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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

ENSTROM F-28

Rotorcraft · LYCOMING I0360 SER

Registered

1

NTSB Events

1

Airworthiness Directives

7

Aircraft Resources

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01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered ENSTROM F-28 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • CA 100.0% 1

By Decade of Manufacture

  • Unknown 100.0% 1

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving ENSTROM F-28 aircraft

1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.

02b /  NASA ASRS Reports

Near-miss reports involving ENSTROM F-28

NASA's voluntary, confidential reporting system surfaces what almost went wrong. 1 de-identified ASRS report references this airframe. Pilot-written narrative. ASRS reports are voluntary and not investigated — they represent the reporter's perspective and cannot infer prevalence.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to ENSTROM F-28

7 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 7.

  • 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 ↗

  • 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 ↗

  • 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 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 ↗

  • Mar 28, 1995

    Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming O-360, LO-360, HO-360, HIO-360, TIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, TIO-540, LTIO-540, IVO-540, AEIO-540, TIO-541, and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines

    This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-07-01 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Textron Lycoming O-360, LO- 360, HO-360, HIO-360, TIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, TIO- 540, LTIO-540, IVO-540, AEIO-540, TIO-541, and…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for ENSTROM F-28

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 F-28

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

  • 12/22/2023

    STC SR00063DE

    Installation of Inframetrics IRTV-445G infrared imaging system.

    Dart Aerospace Company

    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 ↗

  • 04/04/2023

    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 ↗

  • 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 ↗

  • 07/17/2014

    STC SA11137SC

    Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

    Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 06/09/2014

    STC SH3319NM

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

    Precise Flight Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 07/25/2013

    STC SH3319NM

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

    Precise Flight Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 05/10/2013

    STC SA11137SC

    Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

    Plane Power Ltd.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 03/26/2013

    STC SA11137SC

    Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

    Plane-Power Systems, Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 03/14/2013

    STC SA11137SC

    Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

    Plane-Power Systems, Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 10/17/2012

    STC SH3319NM

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

    Precise Flight Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 05/23/2012

    STC SR02394AK

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

    Floats Alaska LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 03/15/2012

    STC SR02394AK

    Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system per Installation Instructions LED03-20R, Rev. IR, dated October 27, 2010.

    Floats Alaska LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 37 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for ENSTROM F-28

14 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

  • B-00368-17#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/96D6DFA1B065569C86257AB60074821E.0001##

    Alternator Control, 28V

    Lamar Technologies LLC replaces B-00368-11, ECD-069-13

    PMA holder →

  • B-00371-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7754ADE94D77CA8C86257AB600748237.0001##

    Alternator Control, 14V

    Lamar Technologies LLC replaces B-00371-9

    PMA holder →

  • B-00331-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/70ED2A605A73B5C886257AB6007481FE.0001##

    Voltage Regulator, Type I, 14V

    Lamar Technologies LLC replaces B-00331-3

    PMA holder →

  • B-00371-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4EA8471166B9C2AB86257AB600748240.0001##

    Alternator Control, 14V

    Lamar Technologies LLC replaces B-00371-12, ECD-069-11

    PMA holder →

  • B-00289-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/484DCE0AB623569686257AB6007481E2.0001##

    Relay, Over-Voltage, 14V

    Lamar Technologies LLC replaces B-00264-3, 28-19019-1

    PMA holder →

  • B-00371-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F89DF07D7FF1D2F486257AB600732389.0001##

    Alternator Control, 14V

    Lamar Technologies LLC replaces B-00371-9

    PMA holder →

  • B-00368-17#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DBD6CEC0C86D078986257AB60073236A.0001##

    Alternator Control, 28V

    Lamar Technologies LLC replaces B-00368-11, ECD-069-13

    PMA holder →

  • B-00371-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/52E82885FC6759E986257AB600732393.0001##

    Alternator Control, 14V

    Lamar Technologies LLC replaces B-00371-12, ECD-069-11

    PMA holder →

  • B-00289-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/46575AE0EDC8AD6F86257AB60073232A.0001##

    Relay, Over-Voltage, 14V

    Lamar Technologies LLC replaces B-00264-3, 28-19019-1

    PMA holder →

  • B-00331-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/163D198BADBAECD086257AB60073234C.0001##

    Voltage Regulator, Type I, 14V

    Lamar Technologies LLC replaces B-00331-3

    PMA holder →

  • AA-ECD-084-280#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CA3C7E3F37D5AC5486257E6E0067CF9C.0001##

    Tension-Torsion Strap Assy

    Airwolf Filter Corp replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • AA-ECD-084-280#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/66AC7A188E91A107862585D20047E1E4.0001##

    Tension-Torsion Strap Assy

    Airwolf Aerospace LLC (formerly Airwolf Helicopter) replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • MDL TD 031851#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID188062838120250508133549.0001##

    VA-1A( )AndAccessories

    Electronics International Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • Dwg List No. DL-F28IR#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/919D85CDBC7CD62A852570490052D2F2.0001##

    Infrared Imaging System

    Paravion Technology Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for ENSTROM F-28

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 1 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.

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N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N193E CA — ● Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

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