As350 To Ec130

[Peeshooter]

Gents

 

If I have AS350 type rating, that shares the same type certificate as a EC130, is a separate type rating required if flying on a FAA airmans certificate.??

 

Any assistance would be helpfull, and is anybody operating the 130 in Canada?

 

PS

[twinstar_ca]

ontario gov't has one... did paul at phoenix-heliflight pick one up as well??

[southern boy]

I don't think you need a type rating in the states, unless you get into something like a medium or a heavy. Its all by weight class check your U.S. Regs

[sandy helmet]

Only if its over 12,500lbs do you need a TR.

[Peeshooter]

Thanks fo the info. I'll have to check the US Regs.

 

 

Cheers

[Skidz]

ontario gov't has one...

 

A buddy of mine who works for OMNR has been up in that a/c. It has the seven-seat config (two small seats left of the PIC). My question is: How easy/fast is converting from seven to six pax config on the 130 ? Is it as simple as for the litter ?

 

Just curious...

[Skidz]

I haven't actually seen one up close and personal. From the schematics I've seen, I got the impression they were smaller than the standard front seats...

[jetbox]

Hopefully it will still perfrorm half descent with a full load of px and cargo and not turn into a friggin Longranger!!

[abc]

I haven't actually seen one up close and personal. From the schematics I've seen, I got the impression they were smaller than the standard front seats...

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EC130 B4 Seating config is 4 across the back, OR in the 8 place config, 4 in back , 4 in front, & it is NOT a quick reconfig to go from 7 to 8 place. Ref EC130B4 Flt Manual page 6-5. Seats are of the new mandatory "Crash resistant" type, req'd in new a/c designs. Optional retrofit in B2s & B3s. Type certificate is H-83, same as B2 & B3 FYI. Hope this helps

[Rotorboy2]

So out of curiousity, how likely is the EC130 to become more common place in the market?

 

From what I've heard about it (which isn't all that much) it performs well. I also heard though that it has a hefty price tag.

 

So how likely is it that this ship will penetrate the market?