Eurocopter EC130 B4 – 2007

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Eurocopter
Type: Eurocopter EC 130 B4
REF NO: 302- 2015

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Description

Eurocopter EC130 B4 – 2007

  • TTSN 1600 Hrs
  • VIP Stylence Interior
  • Aircon
  • Sand Filter
  • Dual Baggage Extenders
  • Garmin 430 Nav/Com
  • ELT
  • Mode C Transponder
  • Bendix MFD
  • Aux Fuel Tank
History
During the 1980s, there was interest within Aerospatiale… to further develop their successful AS350 B3 rotorcraft. This type was originally developed in the early 1970s. On 6 February 1987, a prototype AS350 Z… a modified model of AS350 B2… conducted its first flight with a fenestron tail-rotor fitted. The AS350 Z test program stretched across several years. The aircraft received additional modifications such as a new air intake… based on the Eurocopter EC120. The AS350 Z contributed to the overall development of the fenestron tail rotor. In the early 1990s, development of the new rotorcraft continued under Eurocopter. On 24 June 1999, the first prototype EC130 performed its first flight. The EC130 B4 was the initial launch model of the type and the upgrade variant being EC130 T2.  Launched and produced by the Eurocopter Group and later rebranded as Airbus Helicopters. The prinicipal aim of the EC130 if for commercial passenger transportation operators, such as aerial tour companies
Design

The Eurocopter EC130 (now H130) is a single engine light utility helicopter developed from the earlier Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil. Furthermore it features various avionics and safety attributes. Moreover changes included are, flight data recorders and crash-worthy seats. Additional features are redundant flight systems for greater reliability. Further changes from the preceding AS350 included… the adoption of a dual-hydraulic system. A wider main body provides for a cabin with greater internal space. Furthermore… a primary change is a Fenestron anti-torque device, replacing a conventional tail rotor. 

Eurocopter EC130 B4 – 2007
The Eurocopter EC130 B4 was designed in close cooperation with tour operators. Described as having a spacious cabin thus accommodating up to seven tourists. This in turn provides excellent external visibility. The EC130 also has the largest cabin of any single engine helicopter in its class.

 

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