2002 EUROCOPTER EC120B
Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable Eurocopter EC120B listings ($967,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.8%
- Airframe time +1,252 hr vs comps -2.5%
- Engine time +524 hr vs comps -4.2%
- Modern GPS navigator (50% of comps) +10.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Eurocopter EC120B |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 3,472 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,122 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GMA347 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Total time
- 2,122 hrs
- Total cycles
- 2,445
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
YOM May 2002 Total Time 3,472 hours/8,594 cycles Configuration Corporate Engine ARRIUS 2F Registration EASA Flight rule SP VFR Crew/passengers 1 crew/4 passengers Engine TT 2,122 hours NG cycles 2,445 cycles TL cycles 3,097 cycles Basic weight 1,088 kgs MTOW 1,715 kgs Highlights •Seats with tobbaco leather and diamond stitching •Black carpet with leather trim •Ceiling inserts and arm rests with tobbaco leather •Mat black interior paint •Ferrari grigio granito paint •VHF GTR225A •Sand filters •Emergency floats fixed parts
Modifications
•Double controls •Fire extinguisher •Sand filters •Comfortable cabin upholstery •First aid kit •Emergency floats fixed parts •Short protective skid shoes •LH sliding door •Rotor brake •Concord lead acid battery •Engine scavenge oil filter •Flight step •Seats with tobbaco leather and diamond stitching •Black carpet with leather trim •Ceiling inserts and arm rests with tobbaco leather •mat black interior paint •Ferrari grigio granito paint
Avionics
•VHF GTR225A •VOR/VHF/GPS GNS430 •Transponder GTX330 •ICS 2 lanes + pass GMA347 •Gyro horizon H321 •ELT 406 •Chronometer •OBI indicator GI 106A •Encoder ack A30 •Turn and slip indicator •VEMD •Airbus master avionics switch
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Eurocopter EC120B lands versus other Eurocopter EC120B listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $950k of 7 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
67th pct3,472 hours total (TTAF) · 67th percentile of 12 listings
Engine time
60th pct2,122 hours since new · 60th percentile of 5 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | EC120B |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,472 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,780.93 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 2,398.63 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | SAFRAN ARRIUS 2F |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 2,122 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3000 |
Avionics
| Single Pilot Operation | Yes |
|---|---|
| ELT | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | •VHF GTR225A •VOR/VHF/GPS GNS430 •Transponder GTX330 •ICS 2 lanes + pass GMA347 •Gyro horizon H321 •ELT 406 •Chronometer •OBI indicator GI 106A •Encoder ack A30 •Turn and slip indicator •VEMD •Airbus master avionics switch |
Additional Equipment
| Dual Controls | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | •Double controls •Fire extinguisher •Sand filters •Comfortable cabin upholstery •First aid kit •Emergency floats fixed parts •Short protective skid shoes •LH sliding door •Rotor brake •Concord lead acid battery •Engine scavenge oil filter •Flight step •Seats with tobbaco leather and diamond stitching •Black carpet with leather trim •Ceiling inserts and arm rests with tobbaco leather •mat black interior paint •Ferrari grigio granito paint |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Corporate |
| Number of Seats | 5 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Door Type | Hinged and Sliding |
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
|---|
Rotor
| Main Rotor Blade Time Remaining | 16527 |
|---|---|
| Main Rotor Hub Time Remaining | 2927 |
| Main Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining | 1527 |
| Tail Rotor Blade Time Remaining | 5027 |
| Tail Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining | 4047 |
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