The Airbus Helicopters EC 130 (ICAO type EC30) is an aircraft of France origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 2,400 kg. It offers a maximum range of 345 nm, a cruise speed of 127 knots, a service ceiling of 16,000 ft and seating for up to 8 across its variants.

Airbus Helicopters EC 130

EC30

Photo via Wikipedia: Eurocopter EC130

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MTOW

2,400 kg

Range

345 nm

Seats

EC 130

Airbus Helicopters · EC 130

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 869
Active: 864
Origin: France

Certifying authorities

FAA

Market

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Marketplace

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2009 Eurocopter EC-130-B4

6,666 hrIreland

Price on requestListed 2w ago

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2009 Airbus EC130 B4

Ireland

Price on requestListed 2w ago

Originally listed on external source

Exterior view of a 2010 Eurocopter EC130B4.

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2010 Eurocopter/Helibras EC130B4

Registration and hours not published

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
EC130B4 EC130B4	—	2,400 kg	345 nm	127 kt	8
EC130T2 EC130T2	—	2,400 kg	345 nm	127 kt	8

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS H9EU · Rev 23 · issued 2014-11-18

Category: Normal Category
MTOW: 2,500 kg
Seats: 1 crew · 6 passengers
Fuel: 538 L
Ceiling: 23,000 ft

Engine

1 TURBOMECA ARRIEL 2D

Certification basis

Same as EC130B4 except the following: 14 CFR 27.952 at amendt 27-30. FAR 27.1317 at amendt 42. Special Condition 27-028-SC for Use of 30-Minute Power Rating.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Airbus Helicopters EC 130 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Airbus Helicopters EC 130 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

13 yearsmedian age

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Of the 499 registered Airbus Helicopters EC 130 with a known build year (57% of the 869 we track), the median age is 13 years.

Registration activity

20changed registration in 12 months

20 of the 869 registered Airbus Helicopters EC 130 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (2% of the fleet), across 20 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 98
Tracked flights: 1,172
Tracked flight hours: 2,404
Share of fleet flying: 11%

98 Airbus Helicopters EC 130 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (11% of the registered fleet), across 1,172 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Airbus Helicopters EC 130 manuals & documents

7 documents for the Airbus Helicopters EC 130 — Maintenance Manual · Service Bulletins · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

Instructions for Continued Airworthiness · 2018

This document provides Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for the Talon LC Hydraulic Cargo Hook Swing Suspension System used in the Airbus Helicopters EC130 B4. It includes maintenance, inspection, and servicing guidelines to ensure the system remains in an airworthy condition.

Applicable to Cargo Hook Swing Suspension System P/N 200-321-00.
No airworthiness limitations apply to this system.
Includes inspection and overhaul schedules.
Provides servicing instructions for the hydraulic system.
Contains placards and markings information.
Updates include changes to part numbers and maintenance requirements.
Safety precautions are outlined for maintenance personnel.
Current revisions can be found on the Onboard Systems website.

Summary written by AI from the source document. Check the original before relying on it. See which parts of Sprinkle are written by AI.

Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Maintenance Manual

Service Bulletins

Model Guide

Airbus Helicopters EC130 T2 Model Guide
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EC 130 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Airbus Helicopters EC 130?

The Airbus Helicopters EC 130 has a maximum range of 345 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Airbus Helicopters EC 130 carry?

The Airbus Helicopters EC 130 seats up to 8 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Airbus Helicopters EC 130?

The Airbus Helicopters EC 130's maximum take-off weight is 2,400 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Airbus Helicopters EC 130?

The Airbus Helicopters EC 130's ICAO type designator is EC30.

How many Airbus Helicopters EC 130 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 869 registered Airbus Helicopters EC 130 airframes worldwide.

Registered EC 130 aircraft

Individual EC 130 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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