1980 Enstrom 280 Shark for sale

1980 Enstrom 280 Shark

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$130,834
Location Maribor, Slovenia
Total Time 1,959 hrs
Seats 3
Serial # 1959
Cruise 95 kts (176 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Interior: (3) All photos (10) Price: 115 000 EUR Posted: 3 years ago Views: 3018 Share Contact seller Ferry & Delivery Click Tap to get a quick and easy quote Make Enstrom Model 280 Shark Year 1980 Seller EgmontAviation Contact Seller type Dealer Location Maribor, Slovenia Condition Pre-owned Total Time 1959 h Engine Time 219 h Undercarriage Other Seats 3

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Price Comparison

Source Price Action
EgmontAviation Contact
winglist.aero
$130,834 *
EUR 115,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Enstrom 280 Shark

This 1980 Enstrom 280 Shark is a 3-seat piston helicopters with 1,959 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $130,834.

The 280 Shark 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
Airframe: 1,959 hours
Budget $225 for pre-purchase inspection

Enstrom 280 Shark — 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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Maribor, Slovenia

SI

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

Price History

7 price events · sources: winglist.aero

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