Specifications
AI Description
- Model: AIRBUS EC130 B4
- Location: Poland
- Total Airframe Time: 2344 hours
- Engine Model: ARRIEL 2B1
- Engine Total Time: 2344 hours
- Total Engine Cycles: 2491
- Engine TBO: 3500 hours
- Remaining Engine Hours: 1168 hours
- Maintenance:
- Current ARC valid until 04/2024
- All ADs up to date
- 100-hour/annual inspection completed in 09/2022
- 600-hour/annual inspection completed in 09/2022
- 12-year inspection completed in 02/2021
- Interior: Leather seats, visual condition 9/10
- Exterior: Original paint, visual condition 9/10
- Avionics:
- NAV/COM1: Garmin GNS430 (8.33 MHz)
- NAV/COM2: Bendix King KX165A (8.33 MHz)
- Transponder: Garmin GTX330
- ELT: Kannad 406AF-H
- Audio Panel: Garmin GMA340
- Additional Equipment: Air conditioning
- History: Previously registered as SP-MTB in Poland, used for corporate flights
- Owner: Company-owned, selling based on invoice
- Availability: From 1st of July 2023
- Kept in hangar, all documents since new
About this Model
Overview
The Airbus EC130 (marketed as the H130) is a single-turbine helicopter designed around a spacious cabin, wide passenger access, and strong low-speed handling. It is commonly configured for tourism, corporate/VIP shuttle, public-facing operations, and utility work where external-load capability and good hot-and-high performance are valued. Compared with smaller cabin single-engine types, it emphasizes passenger volume and ride comfort, while remaining simpler to operate and support than twin-engine aircraft.
Mission Fit
The EC130/H130 tends to fit operators prioritizing passenger experience and flexible day-VFR to IFR-capable (equipment-dependent) local/regional missions. It is frequently chosen for high-cycle passenger operations thanks to its cabin access and seating flexibility, and for utility work when configured with the appropriate provisions (hook, baskets, mission kits). Regulatory or customer requirements for two engines, or demanding all-weather dispatch expectations, can push buyers toward twin-engine alternatives.
Cabin
The cabin is notable for its class-leading space among single-engine helicopters and its large windows that support sightseeing and observation work. Typical layouts range from high-density passenger seating for tourism to fewer seats with upgraded finishes for executive transport. Sliding doors and a flat floor aid loading and egress, and the airframe’s low external noise signature supports operations in noise-sensitive areas (procedures and local limits still apply).