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AIRBUS EC120B(2000)

Asking Price
$600,000

Specifications

Year2000
Serial Number1171
RegistrationVH-JYX
Total Hours10,838.8
LocationMELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
RegionAUSTRALIA & OCEANIA

Broker

JAYROW HELICOPTERS

AI Description

  • Model: EC120B
  • Condition: Used
  • Night equipped helicopter
  • Solid paintwork and interior
  • Backup avionics power source (IVSI)
  • NVG lighting
  • Wire strike protection kit
  • Geneva Aviation G11460 audio panels (front and rear)
  • Simoco heads and Geneva radio system
  • Hook provisions
  • FLIR capability
  • Coin flooring
  • Ball Ram mount fitted to the panel
  • Near new seat covering (fabric)
  • Nat AA21 audio panel
  • PA whale yelp external siren systems
  • V-Track Aircraft Tracking system
  • Forward LED strobe light facility
  • New left-hand windscreen
  • Drop cords in the rear
  • 24V power outlet in the cockpit
  • Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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.