Models / Enstrom / F-28F / N78616 Aircraft record N78616 1981 Enstrom F-28F Deregistered Not yet verified by owner Source: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026 This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Mar 6, 2018.
Safety record in brief: 4 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Aug 2004) · 6 ADs may apply
NTSB events 4 substantial, 2004 ADs may apply 6 confirm with A&P Service reports 0 since 1995
Registration FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner Arrowhead Helicopters INC
Owner type Corporation
City, state Bluff Dale, TX
Certificate issued Jan 28, 2004
Canceled Mar 6, 2018
Airworthiness Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date Feb 22, 2001 We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Airframe & engine FAA Registry + type data Airframe
Manufacturer Enstrom
Model F-28F
Year 1981
Serial number 513
Aircraft type Rotorcraft
Category Land
Certification Type Certificated
Seats 3
Engines 1
Max takeoff weight Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet H1CE
Mode S code AAA96A Engine
Make and model Lycoming Hio-360 Ser
Type Reciprocating
Power 205 hp Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history Ownership history from FAA records 2004 – 2018 Arrowhead Helicopters INC Bluff Dale, TX Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026 NTSB events (4)
Accident · substantial damage Aug 7, 2004 · De Leon, TX The pilot's failure to properly secure a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to leakage and subsequent fuel starvation.
Damage Substantial
Injuries Minor
Report FTW04LA212 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW04LA212)
Accident · substantial damage Apr 24, 1993 · Middle River, MN THE TOTAL FAILURE OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM'S MAGNETO.
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report CHI93LA147 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI93LA147)
Accident · substantial damage Jul 21, 1983 · Springfield, OH THE PLT REPORTED HE HAD TAKEN ON A 30 LB CHEMICAL LOAD & 45 LBS OF FUEL IN THE LEFT TANK AFTER LANDING ON A NURSE TRUCK. HE TOOK OFF AGAIN. ABOUT 10 MIN LATER, AFTER SPRAYING THE LOAD, THE BOOST PUMP FAILURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE PLT TURNED INTO THE WIND & BEGAN A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. HOWEVER, BEFORE LANDING, THERE WAS A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE HELICOPTER LANDED HARD & THE…
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report CHI83LA329 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI83LA329)
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Accident · substantial damage Aug 11, 1982 · Waynesville, OH THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING A SPRAYING OPERATION HE FELT A VIBRATION IN THE AIRCRAFT. HE ATTEMPTED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH REDUCED POWER, AVOIDING FURTHER STRESS ON THE ROTOR SYSTEM. DURING THE LANDING THE SKIDS DUG INTO THE SOYBEANS AND THE MAIN ROTOR CUT INTO THE TAIL BOOM.
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report CHI82DA303 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI82DA303)
Accident history for this model ADs published since 1998 that may apply (6) These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
AD Subject Effective Applies to 2018-02-01 The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters Feb 21, 2018 Airframe (F-28F)Certain serial numbers: 480 5001–5006. Only with: With main rotor spindle P/N 28-14282-11 or 28-14282-13 installed. 2017-26-03 The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters Jan 4, 2018 Airframe (F-28F)Only with: Rod end bearing assembly P/N 01-824-08E-011, 09455-01-824-08E-011, ECD091-1, ASMK8T, M81935/1-08K, MS21242S8K, or MTK8 installed. 2012-11-05 Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters Jul 3, 2012 Airframe (F-28F)Only with: Helicopters with trim relay P/N KUP14D55-24, KUP14D55-472, M83536/10-015M, or M83536/10-024M installed; does not apply to helicopters with reversible trim motor P/N 28-16621 or P/N AD1R-10. 2011-26-10 Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters Jan 23, 2012 Airframe (F-28F)Only with: Helicopters with a trim relay P/N KUP14D55-472, M83536/10-015M, or M83536/10-024M installed; does not apply to helicopters with reversible trim motor P/N 28-16621 or AD1R-10. 2002-08-03 Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and… May 2, 2002 Airframe (F-28F)
Show all 6 ADs Show fewer ADs AD Subject Effective Applies to 96-06-03 The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280, 280C… Mar 19, 1996 Airframe (F-28F)
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (0) No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.
Sources FAA Aircraft Registry Registration, owner city and state, airframe, engine updated Oct 20, 2026 NTSB accident and incident database Accidents and incidents since 1982 updated Oct 15, 2026 FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register) ADs published since 1998 updated Oct 20, 2026 FAA Service Difficulty Reports Reports since 1995 updated Oct 16, 2026 Request owner name removal Report an error in this record