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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.

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Registered today
62
Years built
1981–2016
Seats
3
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

6 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 1995

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

Most reported parts

  1. universal hsng6
  2. control cable5
  3. relay3
  4. rod end bearing2
  5. transmission2

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19817
19826
19832
19854
19872
19882
19891
19902
19912
19923
19951
19962
19972
19981
20071
20081
20091
20161
Unknown21

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
OR18
MT7
AK4
MI3
NY3
CA2
DE2
FL2
IL2
OH2

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.
See the registered Enstrom F-28F aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N100EN—Downingtown, PA—
N109JH1997Wendell, IDNov 13, 2018
N128T1990London Mills, ILJun 15, 2022
N137R1995Frenchglen, OROct 23, 2024
N171DH—Hermon, MESep 8, 2018
N171HH1988Pendleton, ORNov 8, 2000
N17BZ1981Walters, OKJul 12, 2021
N1952C1981Juntura, ORApr 5, 2012
N1952Z1987Juntura, ORMar 12, 2012
N199LB—Renton, WAMay 31, 2019
N19BZ1983Pendleton, ORMar 16, 2015
N223RS1987Hermiston, ORApr 8, 2026
N228F2007Menominee, MIDec 5, 2022
N247NW—Harlowton, MTMay 20, 2025
N258SH2008Alton Bay, NHNov 3, 2022
N280M—Shelby, MTMar 25, 2020
N280MW—Pendleton, ORJun 18, 2019
N288SH2016Laurel, DEFeb 7, 2020
N28EH1981Geneva, NYFeb 7, 2023
N307RT1990Anaconda, MTApr 7, 2026
N44XA—Palm Harbor, FLDec 18, 2025
N503PD—Gurley, ALMay 19, 2020
N516BY1992Gillette, WYJan 2, 2018
N518EG—Pendleton, ORJan 26, 2015
N51PD1996Bakersfield, CAFeb 23, 2023

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