Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• 1850 total hours airframe time • Meticulously maintained, always hangared • Fully EASA OPS compliant • Dark grey exterior paint • Leather seats, soundproofed cabin, matching carpet, extra passenger carpet • 6-year inspection performed end of 2024; next 12-year inspection due end of 2030 • Engine FCU: 330 hours since overhaul, 2770 hours remaining, calendar limit August 2033 • Gas generator: 870 hours since overhaul, 2130 hours remaining, calendar 2033 • Free turbine: 1440 hours since overhaul, 1360 hours remaining, calendar 2032 • Life reset with 18-month extension by Safra possible at calendar limits • MTOW: 1715 kg • Avionics: Emergency locator transmitter (Kannad), 5 Bose headsets, full EHSI linked with slave gyro, Shadin radio altimeter, Garmin 430 & KY 195 radios (8.33kHz), Garmin 695 with PCAS, 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, sliding windows, aircraft covers • Remains in operation until sold; times/components subject to change.
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.