ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 480B

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 480B aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 480B aircraft

8 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 8.

• Nov 8, 2009

  N48N

  Carson City, Nevada

  NTSB Docket →

• Jun 29, 2005

  N480EH

  Scofield, Utah

  NTSB Docket →

• Apr 4, 1998

  N48FS

  BENTON, Missouri

  NTSB Docket →

• Jun 20, 1997

  N48FS

  BENTON, Missouri

  NTSB Docket →

• Sep 5, 1993

  N46DK

  BLOCK ISLAND, Rhode Island

  NTSB Docket →

• Jan 15, 1991

  N484MH

  ELLENDALE, Delaware Serious

  NTSB Docket →

• Sep 2, 1977

  N2992Z

  ANCHORAGE, Alaska Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Dec 28, 1969

  N2992Z

  GLENNALLEN, Alaska

  NTSB Docket →

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 480B

14 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 14.

• 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 ↗

• 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 ↗

• 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 ↗

• Aug 3, 2006

  Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) (RRC) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboshaft and Turboprop Engines

  The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for RRC 250-B and 250-C series turboshaft and turboprop engines. That AD currently requires a onetime inspection of the fuel nozzle screen for contamination, and if contamination is found, inspection and cleaning of the entire aircraft fuel system before…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jun 21, 2006

  Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-B and 250-C series turboprop and turboshaft engines with certain part numbers (P/Ns) of gas producer rotor assembly tie bolts manufactured by EXTEX Ltd., Pacific Sky Supply Inc., Rolls- Royce Corporation (RRC), and Superior Air Part…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Nov 10, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-B and 250-C series turboprop and turboshaft engines with certain part numbers (P/Ns) of gas producer rotor assembly tie bolts manufactured by EXTEX Ltd., Pacific Sky Supply Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC), and Superior Air…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Oct 18, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) (RRC) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboshaft and Turboprop Engines

  The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain RRC 250-B and 250-C series turboshaft and turboprop engines. That AD currently requires a onetime inspection of the fuel nozzle screen for contamination, and if contamination is found, inspection and cleaning of the entire aircraft fuel…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jan 4, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) 250-B and 250-C series turboprop and turboshaft engines with certain part numbers (P/Ns) of compressor adaptor couplings manufactured by Alcor Engine Company (Alcor), EXTEX Ltd. (EXTEX), RRC, and Superior Air Parts (SAP) installed…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Dec 1, 2004

  Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) (RRC) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboshaft and Turboprop Engines

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain RRC 250-B and 250-C series turboshaft and turboprop engines. This AD requires a onetime inspection of the fuel nozzle screen for contamination, and if contamination is found, inspection and cleaning of the entire aircraft fuel system before further fli…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jul 1, 2004

  Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) 250-B and 250-C Series Turbofan and Turboshaft Engines

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) 250-B and 250-C series turbofan and turboshaft engines with certain part numbers (PNs) of compressor adaptor couplings manufactured by Alcor Engine Company (Alcor), EXTEX Ltd. (EXTEX), RRC, and Superior Air Parts (SAP) insta…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• May 7, 2004

  Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) (RRC) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboshaft and Turboprop Engines

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain RRC 250-B and 250-C series turboshaft and turboprop engines. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the fuel nozzle screen for contamination, and if contamination is found, inspection and cleaning of the entire aircraft fuel syst…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 480B

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 HELICOPTER CORP 480B

39 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 SR02813CH

  Fabrication of Isolair Innovator II Model 3900-480 Spray System

  Isolair Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/11/2024

  STC SR04637CH

  Replacement of existing main ship battery with Lithium Ion Battery and installation of Annunciator Control Panel

  Airwolf Aerospace LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/03/2023

  STC SR02120SE

  Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System

  Garmin International Inc.

  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 ↗

• 10/08/2020

  STC SR01067DE

  Installation of main battery replacement with Concorde Lead-Acid battery

  Concorde Battery Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/07/2020

  STC SR03346CH

  Installation of provisions for external equipment

  Certex Aviation LLC

  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 ↗

• 01/11/2018

  STC SR03346CH

  Installation of provisions for external equipment

  Aerospace Solutions Group LLC

  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 ↗

• 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 ↗

• 03/31/2015

  STC SR03208CH

  Installation of Lifeport, Inc. MedDeck Litter Kit

  Helicopter Specialties, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/31/2015

  STC SR09643RC

  Installation of the L3 AN/AR-154 TACAN System and Sandel SN3500 EHSI System

  Helicopter Specialties, Inc.

  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 ↗

• 07/08/2014

  STC SR03353CH

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

  AspenSTC Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/11/2014

  STC SR03346CH

  Installation of provisions for external equipment

  St Louis Helicopter LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/15/2014

  STC SR09643RC

  Installation of the L3 AN/AR-154 TACAN System and Sandel SN3500 EHSI System

  ASIG LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/15/2013

  STC SR03208CH

  Installation of Lifeport, Inc. MedDeck Litter Kit

  Avionics & Systems Integration Group (ASIG), LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/20/2013

  STC SR02813CH

  Fabrication of Isolair Innovator II Model 3900-480 Spray System

  Isolair 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 ↗

+ 9 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 480B

11 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.

• 8265-99-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3C2745AF4BFCC5AF8625836A005184C1.0001##

  KIT, ENSTROM 480B

  Aero Dynamix Inc replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• 01-1030-H-A-P#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/336EF500AFA37CEE86257D350060A308.0001##

  Sunspot 36 HX-Landing

  AeroLEDs LLC replaces 01-1030-H-A-P

  PMA holder →

• 150SG1009-5EH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID145737690720221103171929.0001##

  Brush

  Seginus Inc replaces Skurka 150SG1009-5

  PMA holder →

• 1056-0001-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/52FCA770F11701AE86257D0000517EB6.0001##

  AN/ARN-154 TACAN and SN3500 EHSI Systems, Enstrom 480B

  Avionics & Systems integration Group LLC replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• 156-001-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4C5472D2DA00EF6286257CE70066314D.0001##

  AN/ARN-154 TACAN and SN3500 EHSI Systems, Enstrom 480B

  Avionics & Systems integration Group LLC replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• 1051-0001-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2E9579380B01B8E786257BFE004A1665.0001##

  Meddeck Litter Kit, Enstrom 480B

  Avionics & Systems integration Group LLC replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• 8265-99-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/50509F3DC173A5A4862585920047FD49.0001##

  KIT, ENSTROM 480B

  Aero Dynamix Inc replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• NOHIPOT#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID114556399820240320173411.0001##

  Decal

  Augusta Aero Innovations LLC replaces 150SG1139

  PMA holder →

• BCN150SG-K1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID160925004420221024173131.0001##

  Overhaul Hardware Kit 150SG, 160SG Series Starter Generators

  BCN Aerospace, Inc. replaces NJ150SG-K1

  PMA holder →

• WM150SG-K1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID165455488220220816120604.0001##

  Overhaul Hardware Kit 150SG, 160SG Series Starter Generators

  Wesco Manufacturing, Inc. replaces Aircraft Parts Corporation (APC)/Skurka 150SGXXXX, 160SGXXXX Starter Generators Per Wesco Manufacturing Content List Document No.: WM1002K-1 Rev.: NR Date: 8/1/22 or later FAA-approved revisions

  PMA holder →

• M150SG1379-8#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID194388741920220808142309.0001##

  Washer, Lock

  Miraj Corporation replaces 150SG1379-8

  PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 480B

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 56 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

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