Enstrom 280FX

6 ADs match the Enstrom 280FX 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.

NTSB events

26

Destroyed

7

Substantial damage

18

Minor damage

1

No damage

0

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

• Mar 15, 2025Destroyed · serious injuries · Waterford, CAN402TA
• Jul 27, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Russellville, KYN280D
• Feb 15, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Lewistown, MTN899JS
• Jul 30, 2021Destroyed · serious injuries · Colchester, VTN36DK
• Jul 4, 2020Destroyed · minor injuries · Des Moines, IAN282SH

0 reports on Enstrom 280FX airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

6 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Enstrom 280FX; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 26 NTSB events since 1982 involve Enstrom 280FX airframes. 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.