Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• Total Time Airframe (TTAF): 1850 hours
• Meticulously maintained, always hangared
• Full EASA operations compliant
• Dark grey external paint
• Leather interior seats and comfort soundproofed cabin
• 6-year inspection performed (end of 2024); next 12-year inspection due end of 2030
• Engine TBO 2032 (Mod 2), end of 2029 (Mod 1), with possible 18-month extension after 2029
• Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 1715 kg
• Avionics: Emergency Locator Transmitter Kannad, 5 Bose headsets, Full EHSI with slave gyro, Shadin radio altimeter, Garmin 430 and KY 195 radios (8.33kHz), Garmin 695 with PCAS (traffic warning), dual USB port with iPad mount, Mode S transponder
• Additional equipment: Steerable landing lamp, LED anti-collision & position lights, engine blank & blade tie downs, rotor brake, dual controls, fixed parts for emergency floats, ground handling wheels with bar, sliding windows (pilot & co-pilot), aircraft covers
• Aircraft remains in operation until sold; times and components subject to change and verification by buyer
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.