1975 Enstrom F28A for sale

1975 Enstrom F28A

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$120,000
Location Winter Haven, FL
Engine SMOH 750 hrs
Seats 3
Serial # 297
Reg # N285Q
Cruise 89 kts (165 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Garmin Aera 660 Garmin GTX320 Transponder Bendix King 97A Com Audio panel GPS/music audio in jack

Description

Enstrom F-28A Low time, flying in annual, updated interior/panel, ADS-B equipped in and out

Engine

Lycoming HIO-360-C1A 750 TSN Great compression and condition

Interior

9/10 gray leather with Enstrom logo, White yellow beige 7/10

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Adam Pate
trade-a-plane.com
$120,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Enstrom F28A

This 1975 Enstrom F28A (N285Q) is a 3-seat piston helicopters . There are currently 4 F28A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $41,656 to $120,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $120,000.

The F28A cruises at 89 kts (165 km/h) with a range of 241 nm (446 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 12,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 15 GPH (57 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $93/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $225 for pre-purchase inspection

Enstrom F28A — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
3
Cruise Speed
89 kts (165 km/h)
Range
241 nm (446 km)
Ceiling
12,000 ft (3,658 m)
Max Weight
2,600 lbs (1,179 kg)
Useful Load
850 lbs (386 kg)
Horsepower
225 HP
Fuel Burn
15 GPH (57 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ENSTROM F28A

Fuel Burn
15.0 GPH
~$98/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the ENSTROM F28A. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N285Q.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Winter Haven, FL

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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