Eurocopter BO-105LS A-3 VH-XRI
For Sale  ·  VH-XRI
Eurocopter
BO-105LS A-3
Australian twin-turbine helicopter. 20 years Heliwest operational history across a fleet of 6 × BO-105 aircraft. Meticulously maintained with complete documentation.
7,418Total Hours
2×RR 250-C28C
3 PaxSeating
R/H AuxTank
USD $525,000
Asking Price  ·  All-In
VH-XRI  ·  Eurocopter BO-105LS A-3
7,418
Airframe Hours
2×
RR 250-C28C
Engines
4
Main Rotor Blades
3
Pax Seats
Low
Skid Type
R/H
Aux Tank
20yr
Heliwest History
1993
Year Built
2041
C/N
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Inspection Walkthrough
Airframe
Aircraft Specifications
Configuration: 2 Crew, 3 Pax Seats, Low Skids, R/H Aux Tank. AF Date: 03 October 2025.
TypeEurocopter BO-105LS A-3
RegistrationVH-XRI
Total Hours7,418
AF Date03 October 2025
Configuration2 Crew + 3 Pax
Landing GearLow Skids (S/N 2041)
Aux Fuel TankR/H Side — 200 L / 52.8 US Gal
Main Battery2× Odyssey AGM (Oct 2024)
Main Rotor Blades4× (Aug 2024, On Condition)
Tail Rotor Blades2× (Nov 2022, On Condition)
Main Rotor HubOn Condition (Sep 2022)
MR Gearbox2,391.8 hrs remaining (66%)
TR Gearbox2,489.8 hrs remaining (69%)
Int. Gearbox67.8 hrs remaining — due shortly
TT Straps3,507 hrs remaining (80%) — to 2035
Hydraulic SystemDual (On Condition)
Powerplant
Rolls Royce M250-C28C
Twin turboshaft engines — both on condition.
Engine #1
TypeRR M250-C28C
SerialCAE280063
Installed30 Nov 2024
StatusOn Condition
FCU2,238.8 hrs remaining (90%)
Fuel Nozzle1,401.5 hrs remaining (70%)
Turbine Assy1,076.6 hrs remaining (72%)
Bleed Valve1,041.9 hrs remaining (69%)
Engine #2
TypeRR M250-C28C
SerialCAE280023
Installed24 Oct 2022
StatusOn Condition
FCU1,293.6 hrs remaining (52%)
Fuel Nozzle1,326.9 hrs remaining (66%)
Turbine Assy875.7 hrs remaining (58%)
Bleed Valve1,356.1 hrs remaining (90%)
Key Life-Limited Items
ComponentLimitRemainingStatus
Int. Gearbox (OH)
✓ Replacement supplied — included in sale		3,600 hrs67.8 hrs
2%
Eng #2 PTG (OH)
✓ Replacement supplied — included in sale		2,000 hrs116.6 hrs
6%
Starter/Gen #1 (OH)
✓ Replacement supplied — included in sale		1,000 hrs113.4 hrs
11%
Hyd. Springs Set 1 ×62,400 hrs411.9 hrs
17%
Eng #1 Impeller (Life)10,000 hrs2,412.3 hrs
24%
Free-Wheel Clutch ×21,800 hrs591.8 hrs
33%
TR Strap Pack (Life)3,900 hrs1,543.5 hrs
40%
Starter/Gen #2 (OH)1,000 hrs410.5 hrs
41%
Eng #1 Fuel Pump (OH)3,000 hrs1,324.2 hrs
44%
MR Gearbox (OH)3,600 hrs2,391.8 hrs
66%
TR Gearbox (OH)3,600 hrs2,489.8 hrs
69%
Hyd. Springs Set 2 ×62,400 hrs1,599.3 hrs
67%
MR TT Straps (Life/12yr)12 yrs/ldgsTo 2035
80%
Included in Sale
Parts Included at No Additional Cost
The following serviceable components will be included in the sale, directly addressing the critical items identified in the run-out summary above.
Part Number Description Condition / Life Remaining Status
4639 002 001 Gearbox, Intermediate 946.3 hrs to Run INCLUDED
23081-002 Starter/Generator Overhauled unit — available from stock INCLUDED
23070100 Power Turbine Governor XRG 800.6 hrs to Run INCLUDED

All three components are included in the sale price of USD $525,000 and are available for inspection alongside the aircraft.

Avionics & Equipment
Installed Systems
NAV/COMKX165 TSD
VHF CommKY196A · 25 kHz · 760 ch
TransponderKT74 Mode S
Audio PanelGMA340
Horizontal Situation IndicatorOn Condition
Airspeed IndicatorOn Condition
AltimeterOn Condition
ELTArtex ME-406
Modifications
Installed Modifications
Wire Strike Protection (Mod 821)
MR Blade Folding System (Mod 811)
ECS — Air Cycle System (Mod 815)
Retractable Landing Light (Mod 802)
Pulse Chip Detector (Mod 816)
Odyssey Battery Installation
Operational History
Heliwest — 20 Years of Service
VH-XRI is a 1993 Eurocopter BO-105LS A-3 with Construction Number 2041. The aircraft carries ICAO call sign XRI and has been based at YPJT — Jandakot Airport, Perth, Western Australia since joining the Australian civil register in 2011. Source: helis.com database C/N 24193.
Current Details
RegistrationVH-XRI
OperatorHeliwest, Perth WA
BaseYPJT — Perth, WA
Fleet Operated6 × BO-105
With Heliwest Since2011
Call SignXRI
Construction Number2041
Year Built1993
Registration History
N3072NOriginal US registration at manufacture
C-GERGEurocopter Canada — dealer/demonstrator
N39VACommonwealth of Virginia — Virginia State Police (VSP), Richmond VA
N404ABCentral Virginia Aviation Inc, Petersburg VA (March 2010 – September 2011)
VH-XRIHeliwest Group Pty Ltd, Perth WA — 2011 to present

Heliwest has meticulously maintained both aircraft and operated for the past 20 years while running a fleet of 6 × BO-105 helicopters. The aircraft has been continuously active in Australian operations since 2011 and remains based at YPJT, Perth. The BO-105LS A-3 variant is the long shaft version with uprated M250-C28C powerplants, providing enhanced performance in hot and high conditions.

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Fletcher McKenzie

Avgas Aviation — Aircraft & Parts

fletch@avgasgroup.com
All specifications are subject to verification by the purchaser. Component life data is extracted from the aircraft run-out report dated 03 October 2025. No representations or warranties are implied. Aircraft is subject to prior sale and/or removal from the market without prior notice. Avgas Aviation acts as agent only and is not responsible for the accuracy of third-party data. Avgas Aviation · fletch@avgasgroup.com