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Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480B

59 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1996–2026. Most are registered in MI, CO and NH.

Registered today
59
Years built
1996–2026
Seats
5
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

3 ADs match the Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 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

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
3
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
2
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • May 10, 2017Destroyed · fatal injuries · FundresN480W
  • May 28, 2009Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Dominican RepublicN878EE
  • Jun 24, 2008Substantial damage · none injuries · Marinette, WIN571QX

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

2 reports on Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. flex pack1
  2. tube1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19961
20011
20023
20032
20042
20056
20065
20077
20085
20094
20141
20151
20163
20231
20241
20252
20264
Unknown10

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
MI15
CO5
NH4
WY4
DE3
UT3
WI3
AK2
ID2
NV2

Buyer checklist

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480B; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480B airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480B 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 480B aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H1CE
Type certificate holder
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP THE

480B aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N145NR—Grand Rapids, MNJan 19, 2007
N208RJ2014Amherst, NHOct 7, 2014
N274ST2007Cody, WYJun 15, 2015
N2992Z2009KematenJul 27, 2022
N307RL2006Wichita, KSMar 16, 2019
N32EN2025Menominee, MI—
N420LE2006Girdwood, AKAug 29, 2020
N44SZ2009Menominee, MIJan 20, 2023
N451LE2026Menominee, MI—
N451NE2026Menominee, MI—
N451RE2026Menominee, MI—
N456KJ2016Elkhart, INApr 3, 2025
N46DK1996Lake Havasu City, AZSep 9, 2025
N4806—Bolivar, TNFeb 28, 2020
N480AJ—Arvada, COJan 2, 2026
N480CJ2008Central Point, ORNov 5, 2018
N480EH2002Ogden, UTJan 23, 2024
N480EN2025Menominee, MI—
N480GB2008Carson City, NVSep 7, 2022
N480HC2007Penn Yan, NYOct 28, 2021
N480JB2007Casper, WYFeb 12, 2026
N480JS2008Rexburg, IDFeb 8, 2016
N480L2008Kane, PAApr 6, 2021
N480LR—Big Horn, WYJan 26, 2022
N480M—Golden, COJun 2, 2026

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