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Eurocopter EC120B

68 Eurocopter EC120B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1999–2013. Most are registered in CA, DE and FL.

Registered today
68
Years built
1999–2013
Seats
5
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Eurocopter EC120B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
15
Destroyed
4
Substantial damage
10
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Eurocopter EC120B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Eurocopter EC120B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Dec 11, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Rancho Cordova, CAN255SD
  • Sep 11, 2022Destroyed · fatal injuries · BidorN409HH
  • Apr 9, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Leroy, KSN421PB
  • Nov 22, 2018Destroyed · fatal injuries · La RomanaN124ML
  • Jun 13, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Ajo, AZN372HS

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

116 reports on Eurocopter EC120B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. disc pack9
  2. bushing7
  3. bolt6
  4. pin6
  5. servo6

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19993
200012
20016
20023
20044
20054
20065
20074
20084
20091
20104
20111
20121
20132
Unknown14

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA14
DE10
FL8
PA5
TX5
KS3
TN3
WY3
OR2
UT2

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Eurocopter EC120B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 15 NTSB events since 1982 involve Eurocopter EC120B airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 116 service difficulty reports on Eurocopter EC120B airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Eurocopter EC120B aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
R0001RD
Type certificate holder
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS

EC120B aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N120AJ2010Columbus, OHJul 11, 2024
N120BE2000Wilmington, DESep 12, 2008
N120CH2008East Hartford, CTMay 5, 2022
N120CU—Miami Beach, FLMay 24, 2006
N120DE2005Irvine, CAMay 26, 2016
N120DL2010San Francisco, CAJul 23, 2026
N120EC2006Chadds Ford, PAApr 20, 2024
N120GH—Portland, ORAug 14, 2025
N120GT2010Livonia, MIAug 25, 2025
N120MH2004Mentone, CAMar 13, 2026
N120MJ—Brighton, TNMay 3, 2025
N120RF1999Pecatonica, ILJan 14, 2024
N120VT—Casper, WYFeb 5, 2026
N121PD2001Santa Ana, CAMar 6, 2019
N123AE2000Wind Gap, PAJan 22, 2026
N123PE2000Red Lion, PANov 5, 2024
N12TV2008Leesburg, VAMar 29, 2023
N142SH2005Bixby, OKJun 27, 2005
N148SC2006Miami, FLApr 30, 2007
N175AE2004Tavernier, FLJan 19, 2026
N202PB2000Del Mar, CAOct 11, 2000
N222JT2005Dover, DEApr 3, 2023
N250KM2000Wilmington, DEJan 7, 2023
N255SD2000Mather, CAAug 7, 2013
N263CP—Casper, WYJan 29, 2026

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