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.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 46
- Years built
- 1976–1993
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply6 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 19958 reports on Enstrom F-28C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bolt1
- contact points1
- control cable1
- cylinder1
- engine1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1976 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 4 | |
| 1978 | 7 | |
| 1979 | 3 | |
| 1980 | 6 | |
| 1981 | 2 | |
| 1993 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 18 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N116TB | — | Weirsdale, FL | May 28, 2020 |
| N128SA | — | Anderson, SC | Feb 11, 2020 |
| N191J | 1977 | Pendleton, OR | May 5, 2015 |
| N212AK | 1978 | Wasilla, AK | Dec 16, 2019 |
| N255JS | — | Logan, NM | Jan 19, 2016 |
| N35ZE | 1981 | Wampum, PA | Oct 27, 2025 |
| N4210 | — | Pendleton, OR | Jan 28, 2014 |
| N51665 | — | Swartz Creek, MI | Sep 16, 2013 |
| N51693 | 1977 | Reno, NV | Mar 31, 2025 |
| N51699 | 1977 | Pendleton, OR | May 5, 2015 |
| N51757 | 1978 | Indian, AK | Jan 16, 2013 |
| N51758 | 1978 | Newark, DE | Dec 20, 2025 |
| N51768 | 1978 | Gnadenhutten, OH | Oct 20, 1978 |
| N51769 | — | Scottsdale, AZ | Aug 6, 2020 |
| N51770 | — | Pendleton, OR | Jan 27, 2014 |
| N51774 | — | Danbury, TX | Jan 2, 2024 |
| N51778 | — | Springdale, AR | Jun 8, 2023 |
| N51788 | 1978 | Logan, NM | Apr 9, 1991 |
| N51789 | 1978 | Lewes, DE | Aug 13, 2023 |
| N539H | 1976 | West Lebanon, NH | Nov 4, 2022 |
| N53SA | 1977 | Reno, NV | Mar 17, 2021 |
| N542H | 1976 | Hamilton, TX | Nov 18, 2023 |
| N544H | — | Pendleton, OR | Jan 27, 2014 |
| N549H | 1976 | Ingleside, TX | Nov 19, 2025 |
| N56874 | 1979 | Pendleton, OR | Jan 9, 2015 |