Enstrom F-28F
62 Enstrom F-28F aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1981–2016. Most are registered in OR, MT and AK.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 62
- Years built
- 1981–2016
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply6 ADs match the Enstrom F-28F 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
- 48
- Destroyed
- 3
- Substantial damage
- 43
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Enstrom F-28F airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Enstrom F-28F aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 21, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Malad City, IDN8624B
- Mar 29, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Oelwein, IAN942MA
- Jun 7, 2022Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Greenville, OHN600TA
- May 9, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Palmer, AKN8627J
- Dec 11, 2019Substantial damage · minor injuries · Riverton, UTN99YC
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 199535 reports on Enstrom F-28F airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- universal hsng6
- control cable5
- relay3
- rod end bearing2
- transmission2
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1981 | 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 | |
| 1983 | 2 | |
| 1985 | 4 | |
| 1987 | 2 | |
| 1988 | 2 | |
| 1989 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 2 | |
| 1992 | 3 | |
| 1995 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 2 | |
| 1997 | 2 | |
| 1998 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 21 |
Buyer checklist
6 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Enstrom F-28F; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 48 NTSB events since 1982 involve Enstrom F-28F airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 35 service difficulty reports on Enstrom F-28F 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
- Type certificate data sheet
- H1CE
- Type certificate holder
- ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP THE
F-28F aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N100EN | — | Downingtown, PA | — |
| N109JH | 1997 | Wendell, ID | Nov 13, 2018 |
| N128T | 1990 | London Mills, IL | Jun 15, 2022 |
| N137R | 1995 | Frenchglen, OR | Oct 23, 2024 |
| N171DH | — | Hermon, ME | Sep 8, 2018 |
| N171HH | 1988 | Pendleton, OR | Nov 8, 2000 |
| N17BZ | 1981 | Walters, OK | Jul 12, 2021 |
| N1952C | 1981 | Juntura, OR | Apr 5, 2012 |
| N1952Z | 1987 | Juntura, OR | Mar 12, 2012 |
| N199LB | — | Renton, WA | May 31, 2019 |
| N19BZ | 1983 | Pendleton, OR | Mar 16, 2015 |
| N223RS | 1987 | Hermiston, OR | Apr 8, 2026 |
| N228F | 2007 | Menominee, MI | Dec 5, 2022 |
| N247NW | — | Harlowton, MT | May 20, 2025 |
| N258SH | 2008 | Alton Bay, NH | Nov 3, 2022 |
| N280M | — | Shelby, MT | Mar 25, 2020 |
| N280MW | — | Pendleton, OR | Jun 18, 2019 |
| N288SH | 2016 | Laurel, DE | Feb 7, 2020 |
| N28EH | 1981 | Geneva, NY | Feb 7, 2023 |
| N307RT | 1990 | Anaconda, MT | Apr 7, 2026 |
| N44XA | — | Palm Harbor, FL | Dec 18, 2025 |
| N503PD | — | Gurley, AL | May 19, 2020 |
| N516BY | 1992 | Gillette, WY | Jan 2, 2018 |
| N518EG | — | Pendleton, OR | Jan 26, 2015 |
| N51PD | 1996 | Bakersfield, CA | Feb 23, 2023 |