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Enstrom F-28A

38 Enstrom F-28A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1966–1975. Most are registered in MI, AR and NJ.

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Registered today
38
Years built
1966–1975
Seats
3
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

4 ADs match the Enstrom F-28A 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
  • 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.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
63
Destroyed
7
Substantial damage
53
Minor damage
3
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Enstrom F-28A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Enstrom F-28A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Dec 28, 2025Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Hammonton, NJN520H
  • Jul 28, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Mountain Home, IDN46MU
  • Dec 31, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Danbury, TXN57SJ
  • Jan 29, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Memphis, TNN24RB
  • Jul 26, 2013Substantial damage · serious injuries · Danbury, TXN287Q

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

5 reports on Enstrom F-28A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. coil1
  2. distributor gear1
  3. door frame1
  4. drive belt1
  5. intake rocker1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19661
19681
19693
19713
19725
19732
19748
19756
Unknown9

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
MI5
AR4
NJ3
OH3
OR3
FL2
GA2
IL2
MN2
AK1

Buyer checklist

4 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Enstrom F-28A; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 63 NTSB events since 1982 involve Enstrom F-28A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 5 service difficulty reports on Enstrom F-28A 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 F-28A aircraft

Type data

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

F-28A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N13CM1972Smithville, OHMar 22, 1999
N1731974Grosse Ile, MIJan 30, 2023
N194E—Dry Ridge, KYMay 12, 2026
N200EH1974Amelia, OHAug 24, 2005
N24RB1971Memphis, TNJan 27, 2023
N285Q—Wilmington, DEJun 3, 2025
N286Q1975Anchorage, AKAug 29, 2017
N296Q1975Peapack, NJJan 15, 2002
N297Q—Owendale, MIOct 4, 2016
N312161975Marlboro, NYMay 16, 1989
N40DL1971Pendleton, ORNov 19, 2022
N46MU—Springdale, AR—
N48741968Polk City, FLAug 29, 2000
N48781969Springdale, AR—
N48891969Albert Lea, MNFeb 11, 1987
N494H1975West Palm Beach, FL—
N501EH1966Menominee, MIAug 27, 1998
N519H1975Big Rapids, MINov 27, 2023
N520H1975Carneys Point, NJSep 3, 2013
N56U—Amelia, OHMay 30, 2024
N600RB1974Midlothian, TXDec 17, 2015
N755RD1972Leesburg, VAOct 15, 2019
N90771974Pendleton, ORJun 18, 2019
N907751969Chino, CAOct 2, 2017
N90931974Charleston, SCJan 20, 2024

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