The Airbus Helicopters EC120B (ICAO type EC20) is an aircraft of France origin, certificated in the Normal Category Helicopter category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,700 kg. It offers a maximum range of 400 nm, a cruise speed of 124 knots, a service ceiling of 20,000 ft and seating for up to 5 across its variants.
Airbus Helicopters EC120B
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 497
- Active
- 492
- Origin
- France
Comparable listings
33 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC120B EC120B | — | 1,700 kg | 400 nm | 124 kt | 5 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS R0001RD · Rev 4 · issued 2014-01-10
- Category
- Normal Category Helicopter
- MTOW
- 1,680 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew · 4 passengers
- Fuel
- 412 L
- Ceiling
- 20,000 ft
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- FAR 21.29 - FAR 27, through Amendment 27-33 - FAR 36 Appendix J through Amendment 36-21 - Equivalent Level of Safety findings FAR 27.1027(b)(2) FAR 27.1549(b)
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Airbus Helicopters EC120B market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Airbus Helicopters EC120B fleet — updated daily.
22 yearsmedian age
Of the 154 registered Airbus Helicopters EC120B with a known build year (31% of the 497 we track), the median age is 22 years.
14changed registration in 12 months
14 of the 497 registered Airbus Helicopters EC120B we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 14 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 11
- Tracked flights
- 45
- Tracked flight hours
- 204
- Share of fleet flying
- 2%
11 Airbus Helicopters EC120B were tracked flying in the last 90 days (2% of the registered fleet), across 45 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
33Airbus Helicopters EC120B listed for sale
Asking prices from $220K to $1.3M, typically $490K–$1.0M — based on 19 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Airbus Helicopters EC120B manuals & documents
6 documents for the Airbus Helicopters EC120B — Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Service Bulletins · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is a checklist for the Eurocopter EC120B helicopter, providing essential procedures for normal operations, emergencies, and preflight preparations. It includes limitations, performance data, and safety protocols to ensure proper operation and compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
- The pilot is responsible for the correct operation of the helicopter according to the AFM.
- Always refer to the AFM for manufacturer procedures.
- The checklist includes emergency procedures and normal operational checklists.
- Wind over 50 knots requires the helicopter to be tied down.
- The helicopter must be secured on slippery ground.
- Battery disconnect procedures are outlined for overnight storage.
- Landing lights should be kept on during flight for collision avoidance.
- Fuel tank cap must be closed and secured before flight.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Checklist
Maintenance Manual
Service Bulletins
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What is the range of the Airbus Helicopters EC120B?
The Airbus Helicopters EC120B has a maximum range of 400 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Airbus Helicopters EC120B carry?
The Airbus Helicopters EC120B seats up to 5 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Airbus Helicopters EC120B?
The Airbus Helicopters EC120B's maximum take-off weight is 1,700 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Airbus Helicopters EC120B?
The Airbus Helicopters EC120B's ICAO type designator is EC20.
How many Airbus Helicopters EC120B aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 497 registered Airbus Helicopters EC120B airframes worldwide.
Registered EC120B aircraft
Individual EC120B airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N520DT· 2015
- PP-PVF· 2014
- N820PM· 2013
- N573AG· 2013
- C-FFVT· 2012
- PR-WVL· 2012
- C-GEDI· 2012
- N722WA· 2012
- PP-OBN· 2011
- N452V· 2011
- C-GMEK· 2011
- N120GT· 2010
- N120AJ· 2010
- N451V· 2010
- PR-SCX· 2010
- PR-ISI· 2010
- N120DL· 2010
- C-FLBZ· 2009
- VH-CJU· 2009
- PP-ECH· 2009
- PP-MMA· 2009
- C-GAOL· 2009
- VH-SEI· 2009
- N356LC· 2009