ENSTROM 280FX

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered ENSTROM 280FX aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving ENSTROM 280FX aircraft

15 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 15.

• Jul 3, 2020

  N282SH

  Des Moines, Iowa Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Jun 11, 2007

  N93GP

  Taylorsville, Kentucky

  NTSB Docket →

• Dec 15, 2003

  N1225D

  Redlands, California Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Mar 2, 2003

  N383MA

  Ruston, Louisiana

  NTSB Docket →

• Apr 29, 2002

  N383MA

  Alsatia, Louisiana

  NTSB Docket →

• Jun 23, 2000

  N383MA

  SPRINGDALE, Ohio

  NTSB Docket →

• May 30, 1992

  N86239

  WENATCHEE, Washington

  NTSB Docket →

• Apr 11, 1992

  N377JD

  MOUNT VERNON, Washington

  NTSB Docket →

• Jan 25, 1991

  N8900X

  SHOW LOW, Arizona Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Nov 9, 1986

  N35DH

  LA PORTE, Texas Serious

  NTSB Docket →

• Jul 5, 1981

  N3842D

  BROOKSVILLE, Florida

  NTSB Docket →

• Sep 28, 1980

  N704D

  FROSTPROOF, Florida Serious

  NTSB Docket →

• Nov 23, 1978

  N965C

  CONCORD, California

  NTSB Docket →

• Apr 23, 1976

  N2992H

  BRENTWOOD, Arkansas Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Oct 7, 1970

  N1225D

  WATERTOWN, New York

  NTSB Docket →

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to ENSTROM 280FX

16 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 16.

• Jun 12, 2023

  Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters and turbocharged, reciprocating engines with a certain v-band coupling installed. This AD was prompted by multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at the tailpipe to t…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jan 17, 2018

  Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters

  We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-08-51 for the Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) Model F-28A, 280, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28C-2R, 280C, F-28F, F-28F-R, 280F, 280FX, and 480 helicopters. AD 2015-08-51 required an inspection of the main rotor spindle (spindle) and reporting the inspection results t…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Dec 20, 2017

  Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters

  We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F- 28C-2, F-28C-2R, F-28F, F-28F-R, TH-28, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, 480, and 480B helicopters. This AD requires inspecting certain rod end bearing assemblies. This AD is prompted by an accident.…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Mar 2, 2017

  Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation

  We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-08- 51 for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) Model F-28A, 280, F- 28C, F-28C-2, F-28C-2R, 280C, F-28F, F-28F-R, 280F, 280FX, and 480 helicopters. AD 2015-08-51 requires an inspection of the main rotor spindle (spindle) and reporting the inspection result…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• May 18, 2015

  Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation

  We are publishing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) Model F-28A, 280, F-28C, F- 28C-2, F-28C-2R, 280C, F-28F, F-28F-R, 280F, 280FX, and 480 helicopters. This AD was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters and supersedes Emergency AD (EAD…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jun 18, 2012

  Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters

  We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) Model F-28C, F-28C-2, F- 28F, 280C, 280F, 280FX, TH-28, 480, and 480B helicopters to add another trim relay to the applicability and to revise the modification instructions. This AD is prompted by the discovery tha…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jan 6, 2012

  Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters

  We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) Model F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280C, 280F, 280FX TH-28, 480, and 480B helicopters with certain trim relays to require modifying and testing the lateral and longitudinal cyclic trim actuator assemblies. This AD was prompted by…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Aug 28, 2007

  Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, TH-28, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, 480, and 480B Helicopters

  This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, TH- 28, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, 480, and 480B helicopters that requires determining the installation dates for each main rotor push-pull control rod (push-pull rod), inspecting the push-pull…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jul 31, 2007

  Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28C-2R, F-28F, F-28F-R, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, TH-28, 480, and 480B Helicopters

  This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F- 28C-2, F-28C-2R, F-28F, F-28F-R, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, TH-28, 480, and 480B helicopters. This action requires a visual check to determine if a certain serial-numbered main rotor blade re…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Apr 2, 2007

  Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W

  The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Feb 23, 2007

  Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cast Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cast cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and S…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jan 8, 2007

  Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, TH-28, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, 480, and 480B Helicopters

  This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, TH-28, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, 480, and 480B helicopters. The AD would require determining the installation dates for each main rotor push-pull control rod (push-pull rod), inspect…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Apr 17, 2002

  Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Helicopters

  This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (EHC) Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX helicopters. That AD currently requires determining the radius of the shaft fillet, performing certain visual and dye-penetrant inspections before furt…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Oct 29, 2001

  Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F and 280FX Helicopters

  This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (EHC) Model F-28, F-28A, and 280 helicopters. That AD currently requires inspecting the main rotor shaft (shaft) for a crack or other evidence of damage until appropriately modifying or replacing the shaft with an air…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Mar 19, 1996

  Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Helicopters

  This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX helicopters, that currently requires initial and repetitive inspections of a certain main rotor transmission clutch assembl…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Aug 11, 1994

  Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Series Helicopters

  This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 93-24-13 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280C, 280F, and 280FX series helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for ENSTROM 280FX

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

• H1CE Historical Rev 35 · 12/15/2015

  The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation

  Models: F-28C, F-28F, TH-28, F-28A + 10 more

  Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for ENSTROM 280FX

74 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

• 02/06/2025

  STC SR03173CH

  Installation of Isolair Innovator 11 Model 3900-280 Spray System

  Isolair Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/22/2023

  STC SR00063DE

  Installation of Inframetrics IRTV-445G infrared imaging system.

  Dart Aerospace Company

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/03/2023

  STC SR02120SE

  Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/21/2023

  STC SH492NW

  Installation of cargo racks Model 100 (rectangular) or Model 101(tapered) on each side

  The ENSTROM Helicopter Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/14/2023

  STC SH3319NM

  Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/07/2023

  STC SH492NW

  Installation of cargo racks Model 100 (rectangular) or Model 101(tapered) on each side

  Mark Miller

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/04/2023

  STC SA11137SC

  Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

  Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/17/2020

  STC SR02704SE

  Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights

  AeroLED's Holdings LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/17/2020

  STC SR02704SE

  Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights

  AeroLEDS LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/04/2020

  STC SA02268CH (PAGE 5)

  Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

  Airwolf Filter Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/19/2020

  STC SH3319NM (1 OF 2)

  Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the\nLanding /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/17/2020

  STC SR02124SE

  Installation functionality. of Data Garmin Required: transponders: (1) Garmin GTX Master 345/345R Drawing with List ADS-B (MDL), Out and In 005-00734-A4, functionality;

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/29/2020

  STC SR02120SE

  Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/29/2019

  STC SR00359BO

  Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.

  Whelen Aerospace Technologies

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/20/2017

  STC SR00568NY

  Installation of remote mounted oil filter, model AFC-500 or AFC-600, and kit AFC-K014.

  Airwolf Filter Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/20/2017

  STC SA02268CH (PAGE 5)

  Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

  Airwolf Filter Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/23/2017

  STC SR02487AK

  Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System

  ADS-B Technologies, LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/29/2016

  STC SH3319NM

  Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/28/2016

  STC SR00359BO

  Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.

  Whelen Engineering Co Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/11/2016

  STC SR02124SE

  Installation functionality. of Data Garmin Required: transponders: (1) Garmin GTX Master 345/345R Drawing with List ADS-B (MDL), Out and In 005-00734-A4, functionality;

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/04/2016

  STC SR02470AK

  Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System

  ADS-B Technologies, LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/04/2016

  STC SR02471AK

  Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System

  ADS-B Technologies, LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/16/2016

  STC SR02470AK

  Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System

  ADS-B Technologies LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/16/2016

  STC SR02471AK

  Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System

  ADS-B Technologies LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/08/2015

  STC SR03465CH

  Install Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N AA-ECD-084-280, or AA-ECD-084-480

  Airwolf Aerospace LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/03/2015

  STC SR03520NY

  Installation of Rotor Head Cover

  Spitfire Aerospace, LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/14/2015

  STC SR02394AK

  Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system

  Seaplanes North LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/24/2014

  STC SH4061NM

  Installation of Pneumatic Door Actuators

  Air Comm Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/17/2014

  STC SA11137SC

  Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

  Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/08/2014

  STC SR03353CH

  Installation of Aspen Avionics Evolution Primary and Multi-Functional Flight Displays

  AspenSTC Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 44 more STCs on file

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for ENSTROM 280FX

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 55 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

• FAA Aircraft Registry →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

• NTSB CAROL →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

• Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →