The Eurocopter EC130 B4 Ecureuil / AStar is a 7-8 seat single engine helicopter, powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 2B1
turbine engine. The Eurocopter EC130 B4 cruises at nearly 230 km per hour. The external noise emission,
8.5dB under the ICAO requirement, is low. The cabin width is 2.03m compared to 1.87m for the AS.350 B2
Ecureuil. Thanks to its large access, its spacious cabin and its quiet interior the EC 130 B4
is not only suitable for the passenger transport but also as EMS helicopter. Fitted with the appropriate
mission equipment, the EC 130B4 can also perform Police and S.A.R. missions. Due to the low external noise
emission, the EC130 B4 is in the USA nicknamed 'Eco Star'.
The 2002-built Eurocopter EC130 B4 s/n
3624 flew first with Eurocopter France test registration F-WQDI and was used for certification with the Rijks Luchtvaart Dienst, the Dutch CAA.
On 27 November 2002, the EC130 B4 Ecureuil was registered PH-ECZ in the Netherlands with Heli Holland Holding BV, Emmer-Compascuum.
In 2009, the helicopter was painted in attractive Ascari Club colours.
Luchtvaart déjà vu
