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 apply6 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 199516 reports on Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- control cable2
- windshield2
- alternator1
- bearing1
- clutch1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1976 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 10 | |
| 1978 | 9 | |
| 1979 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 2 | |
| 1981 | 1 | |
| 1982 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 16 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N106DA | 1976 | Reed Point, MT | Mar 27, 2023 |
| N111EE | 1977 | Valley Springs, CA | Aug 25, 2017 |
| N122TV | 1976 | Rupert, ID | Aug 10, 2022 |
| N142L | 1976 | Middleburg, FL | Mar 14, 2018 |
| N1577E | — | Fresno, CA | Feb 2, 2024 |
| N170Q | 1978 | Paso Robles, CA | Jun 29, 1999 |
| N17YB | 1978 | Harper, TX | Sep 16, 2026 |
| N221MP | — | Mehoopany, PA | Sep 23, 2024 |
| N277RD | 1978 | Medina, OH | Sep 26, 2000 |
| N280A | 1980 | Menlo Park, CA | Jan 17, 2019 |
| N280MG | 1978 | Mountville, PA | Nov 22, 2016 |
| N280WR | 1977 | Rogers, AR | Jan 21, 2025 |
| N3143C | 1977 | Naples, FL | Jul 6, 2018 |
| N3398M | 1976 | Beach Lake, PA | Oct 25, 2024 |
| N403TA | — | Laurel, DE | Sep 10, 2013 |
| N43MH | 1978 | Owasso, OK | Sep 1, 2026 |
| N50DR | — | Brewster, WA | May 16, 2018 |
| N51659 | 1977 | Argyle, TX | Apr 19, 1994 |
| N51723 | 1978 | Logan, NM | Jun 4, 2020 |
| N51735 | 1978 | Milton Freewater, OR | Jul 30, 2025 |
| N51739 | — | East Aurora, NY | Jun 23, 2025 |
| N51787 | 1980 | Whitesburg, GA | Jun 17, 2002 |
| N529H | 1976 | Hermiston, OR | Sep 12, 2026 |
| N554H | 1976 | Igo, CA | Feb 22, 2024 |
| N565X | — | Palm Harbor, FL | Mar 9, 2026 |