Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• Freshly completed comprehensive 12-year inspection and extensive recent maintenance done
• 3,885 total airframe hours
• Turbomeca Arrius 2F engine: approx. 1,200 and 2,300 hours remaining on modules
• Newly overhauled epicyclic module installed in 2024
• 3-year calendar extensions on gearboxes, calendar valid till 2033
• Freshly repainted landing gear and exterior paint in excellent condition
• Modern 5-place black leather interior, dual controls, left and right sliding doors
• Avionics: GTR 225A COM, GTX 328 Mode S transponder, TRIG TY-91
• Maintained to EASA OPS, Part-145 standards, ADS/SBS compliant, always hangared
• Ready for private or commercial operation, based in the Netherlands, immediate sale available
• Professional repaint can be arranged prior to delivery if desired
About this Model
Overview
The Airbus EC120B (also known as the H120) is a five-seat, single-engine light helicopter positioned for owner-operators and commercial users who prioritize straightforward day-VFR missions, training, sightseeing, and short-range passenger transport. It combines a relatively quiet cabin/rotor signature for its class with a design that emphasizes pilot visibility and manageable cockpit workload over long-range capability or high-payload utility work.
Mission Fit
The EC120B fits missions that are typically under a couple of hours per leg with modest baggage and passenger expectations. It is most effective when planned around light loads and local/regional routing, where its low vibration and visibility help passenger comfort and pilot task management. Buyers should plan conservatively for density altitude and payload if operating from short/uneven sites or in hot-and-high environments.
Cabin
The cabin is arranged around a forward cockpit with strong outward visibility and a compact aft passenger area suited to short trips. Seating is commonly configured for one pilot plus up to four passengers, though practical passenger count depends on fuel, baggage, and conditions. Noise and vibration characteristics are generally favorable for the light-single class, supporting tour and short-transport use.