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AIRBUS EC120B(2002)

AIRBUS EC120B

Specifications

Year2002
Serial Number1335
RegistrationI-MMIK
Total Hours2,500
LocationEUROPE, ITALY
RegionEUROPE

Broker

EUROTECH S R L

AI Description

  • Low hour helicopter with high potential
  • TGB (Transmission Gearbox) recently replaced with overhauled unit
  • Custom exterior paint
  • Leather seats
  • 12-year inspection due September 2026, with 1.5 years tolerance
  • Avionics:
  • KX165 COMM NAV
  • COM2 KY196A
  • ATC Bendix-King KT76A
  • Horizon with slip skid indicator
  • ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter)
  • Additional features:
  • Dual controls
  • Handling wheels

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.