Specifications
AI Description
- 12-year inspection completed in November 2021
- Full TBO main servo installed in May 2022
- Corporate configuration with seating for 1 crew and 4 passengers
- Engine: Arrius 2F with 1,966 hours total time
- Basic weight: 1,088 kg; Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW): 1,715 kg
- Avionics: VHF GTR225A, VOR/VHF/GPS GNS430, GTX330 transponder, GMA347 ICS
- Interior features: Tobacco leather seats with diamond stitching, black carpet with leather trim, ceiling inserts and armrests in tobacco leather, fresh matte black interior paint
- Exterior: Fresh Ferrari Grigio Granito paint
- Additional equipment: Double controls, fire extinguisher, sand filters, comfortable cabin upholstery, first aid kit, emergency floats
- Fixed parts include short protective skid shoes, left-hand sliding door, rotor brake, Concord lead acid battery, engine scavenger oil filter, flight step
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.