Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
- Maintained by Airbus Service Centre since new
- Always hangared, one owner since new, accident-free history
- Airconditioning and EASA compliant
- Airframe total time: 1808 hours
- Engine: Arrius 2F, reduction gear and gas generator modules with 2733 hours remaining, adjusted metering unit with 2981 hours remaining
- Next major engine and module inspections due in 2027, 2032, and 2035
- Maintenance intervals: 100H/12M, 500H/24M, 600H, 1500H/72M, 72M, 144M with significant time remaining on all
- Avionics: GTX330 transponder, KY-196B VHF comm, PMA8000C audio panel, Garmin 650 GTN GPS/NAV/COM, Kannad 406 AF ELT, Bendix/King VOR/LOC CDI
- Interior: 5 utility seats
- Exterior: Overall grey and black with white stripes
- Additional equipment: Certified iPad mount, ground wheels, dual controls, full option pilot cyclic
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.