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Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C

48 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1976–1982. Most are registered in CA, OR and PA.

Registered today
48
Years built
1976–1982
Seats
3
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

6 ADs match the Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2018-02-01The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation HelicoptersFeb 21, 2018
  • 2017-26-03The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation HelicoptersJan 4, 2018
  • 2012-11-05Enstrom Helicopter Corporation HelicoptersJul 3, 2012
  • 2011-26-10Enstrom Helicopter Corporation HelicoptersJan 23, 2012
  • 2002-08-03Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and…May 2, 2002
  • 96-06-03The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280, 280C…Mar 19, 1996

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
15
Destroyed
2
Substantial damage
13
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Dec 28, 2025Destroyed · fatal injuries · Hammonton, NJN280MG
  • Oct 9, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Vale, ORN646H
  • Mar 16, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Port Lavaca, TXN280WR
  • May 10, 2018Substantial damage · serious injuries · Kerens, TXN67RE
  • Jan 21, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Showlow, AZN51683

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

16 reports on Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. control cable2
  2. windshield2
  3. alternator1
  4. bearing1
  5. clutch1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19768
197710
19789
19791
19802
19811
19821
Unknown16

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA7
OR6
PA4
WA4
FL3
TX3
AR2
DE2
GA2
ID2

Buyer checklist

6 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 15 NTSB events since 1982 involve Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 16 service difficulty reports on Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H1CE
Type certificate holder
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP THE

280C aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N106DA1976Reed Point, MTMar 27, 2023
N111EE1977Valley Springs, CAAug 25, 2017
N122TV1976Rupert, IDAug 10, 2022
N142L1976Middleburg, FLMar 14, 2018
N1577E—Fresno, CAFeb 2, 2024
N170Q1978Paso Robles, CAJun 29, 1999
N17YB1978Harper, TXSep 16, 2026
N221MP—Mehoopany, PASep 23, 2024
N277RD1978Medina, OHSep 26, 2000
N280A1980Menlo Park, CAJan 17, 2019
N280MG1978Mountville, PANov 22, 2016
N280WR1977Rogers, ARJan 21, 2025
N3143C1977Naples, FLJul 6, 2018
N3398M1976Beach Lake, PAOct 25, 2024
N403TA—Laurel, DESep 10, 2013
N43MH1978Owasso, OKSep 1, 2026
N50DR—Brewster, WAMay 16, 2018
N516591977Argyle, TXApr 19, 1994
N517231978Logan, NMJun 4, 2020
N517351978Milton Freewater, ORJul 30, 2025
N51739—East Aurora, NYJun 23, 2025
N517871980Whitesburg, GAJun 17, 2002
N529H1976Hermiston, ORSep 12, 2026
N554H1976Igo, CAFeb 22, 2024
N565X—Palm Harbor, FLMar 9, 2026

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