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Enstrom F-28C

46 Enstrom F-28C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1976–1993. Most are registered in OR, AK and DE.

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Registered today
46
Years built
1976–1993
Seats
3
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

6 ADs match the Enstrom F-28C 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.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
81
Destroyed
18
Substantial damage
61
Minor damage
2
No damage
0

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

  • Feb 2, 2026Substantial damage · minor injuries · Leeds, UTN5692Y
  • Mar 5, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Anchorage, AKN5688R
  • Sep 8, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Toughkenamon, PAN51789
  • Oct 7, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Bridgeville, DEN5691Y
  • Jul 19, 2017Substantial damage · serious injuries · Ontario, CAN5697B

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

8 reports on Enstrom F-28C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. bolt1
  2. contact points1
  3. control cable1
  4. cylinder1
  5. engine1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19765
19774
19787
19793
19806
19812
19931
Unknown18

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
OR11
AK3
DE3
MI3
NM3
TX3
CA2
FL2
NV2
NY2

Buyer checklist

6 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Enstrom F-28C; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 81 NTSB events since 1982 involve Enstrom F-28C airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 8 service difficulty reports on Enstrom F-28C 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-28C 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-28C aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N116TB—Weirsdale, FLMay 28, 2020
N128SA—Anderson, SCFeb 11, 2020
N191J1977Pendleton, ORMay 5, 2015
N212AK1978Wasilla, AKDec 16, 2019
N255JS—Logan, NMJan 19, 2016
N35ZE1981Wampum, PAOct 27, 2025
N4210—Pendleton, ORJan 28, 2014
N51665—Swartz Creek, MISep 16, 2013
N516931977Reno, NVMar 31, 2025
N516991977Pendleton, ORMay 5, 2015
N517571978Indian, AKJan 16, 2013
N517581978Newark, DEDec 20, 2025
N517681978Gnadenhutten, OHOct 20, 1978
N51769—Scottsdale, AZAug 6, 2020
N51770—Pendleton, ORJan 27, 2014
N51774—Danbury, TXJan 2, 2024
N51778—Springdale, ARJun 8, 2023
N517881978Logan, NMApr 9, 1991
N517891978Lewes, DEAug 13, 2023
N539H1976West Lebanon, NHNov 4, 2022
N53SA1977Reno, NVMar 17, 2021
N542H1976Hamilton, TXNov 18, 2023
N544H—Pendleton, ORJan 27, 2014
N549H1976Ingleside, TXNov 19, 2025
N568741979Pendleton, ORJan 9, 2015

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