Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• 12-year inspection completed
• Fresh exterior painting
• Engine close to full potential
• Lowest noise and maintenance in class
• Easy and cheap to operate
• Removable dual controls
• Corporate configuration
• Airframe total time: 4,094 hours
• Engine: Turbomeca Arrius 2F, 3,594 hours TSN
• Max takeoff weight: 3,780.93 lb
• Basic empty weight: 2,392.02 lb
• Avionics include Garmin GNS 430 (VOR1/VHF1/GPS), Honeywell KY 196 A (VHF/FM), Garmin GMA 340 interphone, Garmin GTX 327 transponder with Shadin 8800 T altitude encoder, KI 525 A HSI, Honeywell KCS 55 A gyro compass, Kannad 121 AF-H ELT, and vertical speed indicator
• Additional equipment: removable dual controls, electrical ground power receptacle, ballast for balancing, battery, sliding door, windshield wipers, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and flight manual
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.