1975 Enstrom F28A
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
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 | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adam Pate
trade-a-plane.com
|
$120,000
|
Winter Haven, FL | Apr 13, 2026 | 96 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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.
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Enstrom F28A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N285Q.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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