1978 Enstrom F-280C for sale

1978 Enstrom F-280C

Piston Helicopters

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Location Eisleben, Germany
Seats 3
Reg # D-HHCO Germany
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 95 kts (176 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Radio 8,33 kHz Transponder Mode S.

Description

Very good condition, new 100h inspection and ARC 01.01.2026 No accidents, only flown privately. Airplane time state: 2810 hrs.

Engine

1 Engine, Piston

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About This Enstrom F-280C

This 1978 Enstrom F-280C (D-HHCO) is a 3-seat piston helicopters . There are currently 2 F-280C aircraft listed for sale .

The F-280C cruises at 95 kts (176 km/h) with a range of 237 nm (439 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
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Enstrom F-280C — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
3
Cruise Speed
95 kts (176 km/h)
Range
237 nm (439 km)
Ceiling
12,000 ft (3,658 m)
Max Weight
2,600 lbs (1,179 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
225 HP
Fuel Burn
15 GPH (57 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ENSTROM 280

Fuel Burn
15.0 GPH
~$98/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the ENSTROM 280. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (D-HHCO) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Eisleben, Germany

DE

Seller reported

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for D-HHCO.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (D-HHCO). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

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