1978 Enstrom F28C
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
ENSTROM F28C FOR SALE. FLIES NICE, 3035 TTAF, SAME OWNER LAST 30 YEARS, ALWAYS HANGARED, MANY LOW TIME COMPONENTS TO INCLUDE: MAIN ROTOR BLADES, TT STRAPS, TURBOCHARGER AND CHECK VALVE, (CLAMP AD C/W) AIR DUCTING, OIL LINES, OIL COOLER, INJECTOR PUMP, SCAVENGE PUMP, FUEL PUMP, CABIN STEPS, STRUT BOOTS, MAG AND MAG HARNESS, STARTER, ALTERNATOR AND LAMAR VOLTAGE REGULATOR, IDLE BEARINGS, COM ANTENNA, SEAT CUSSIONS AND SEAT BELTS/ HAS CURRENT ANNUAL AND PITOT STATIC-TRANSPONDER CHECKS, MODE "C" AND "ADSB" OUT, GARMIN 920 GPS, 720 COM, AND ADF - PAINT IS ABOUT A "7", MANY GOOD SPARES GO WITH SALE ASKING $115 K
Engine
LYCOMING HIO360E1AD / 205 HP/ RECENTLY REPLACED WITH NEW OR OH THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: TURBOCHARGER, TURBO CHECK VALVE, OIL LINES, SCAVENGE PUMP, INJECTOR PUMP, DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD, OIL COOLER, FUEL PUMP, MAG AND HARNESS, STARTER AND ALTERNATOR WITH A NEW LAMAR VOLT REGULATOR - ENGINE CYLINDERS LESS THAN 400 TT STOH
Interior
ON A SCALE OF 1-10 (10 BEING NEW) PAINT IS ABOUT A "7". INTERIOR HAS A LITTLE WEAR ON THE CARPET AND NORMAL WEAR - IS ABOUT A "9"
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tim Salaika
trade-a-plane.com
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$115,000
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Danbury, TX | Apr 01, 2026 | 107 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Enstrom F28C
This 1978 Enstrom F28C (N51774) is a 3-seat piston helicopters with 3,035 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $115,000.
The F28C 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.
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Enstrom F28C — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N51774.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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