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N786161981 Enstrom F-28F

DeregisteredNot yet verified by ownerSource: 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

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Bluff Dale, TX
owner city / state
Engine
HIO-360 SER · 205 hp
Lycoming
Owners
1
since 2004
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
  1. 2004 – 2018Arrowhead Helicopters INCBluff 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.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2018-02-01The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation HelicoptersFeb 21, 2018Airframe (F-28F)Certain serial numbers: 480 5001–5006. Only with: With main rotor spindle P/N 28-14282-11 or 28-14282-13 installed.
2017-26-03The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation HelicoptersJan 4, 2018Airframe (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.
2012-11-05Enstrom Helicopter Corporation HelicoptersJul 3, 2012Airframe (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.
2011-26-10Enstrom Helicopter Corporation HelicoptersJan 23, 2012Airframe (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.
2002-08-03Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and…May 2, 2002Airframe (F-28F)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
96-06-03The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280, 280C…Mar 19, 1996Airframe (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 RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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