1980 Enstrom 280C SHARK
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Classic and trustworthy AeroShark
Engine
219 hours since overhaul
Propeller
Main rotor blades 230 hours since new. MR head upgraded with TT straps, new dampersn (150 hours since new)
Interior
Training pilot + instructor (dual control) or 1 crew + 2 passengers Completely refurbished, blue/beige leather on seats, black leather on controls and cockpit
Exterior
As new, in very good condition, helicopter in hangar
Modifications / STCs
• New tyres on wheels
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Egmont Aviation
planecheck.com
|
$133,963 *
€ 115,000
|
Slovenia | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Year Interior
globalplanesearch.com
|
Call for Price
|
Maribor | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Egmont Aviation d.o.o.
controller.com
|
$134,389
$133,342
|
Maribor, Slovenia | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Egmont Aviation d.o.o.
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$138,007 *
AUD $192,175
|
Maribor, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Egmont Aviation d.o.o.
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$135,067 *
GBP £100,254
|
Maribor, Slovenia | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Enstrom 280C SHARK
This 1980 Enstrom 280C SHARK (S5-HCU) is a 3-seat piston helicopters . There are currently 4 280C SHARK aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $133,963 to $165,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $134,389.
The 280C SHARK cruises at 95 kts (176 km/h) with a range of 260 nm (482 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Enstrom 280C SHARK — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (S5-HCU) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Maribor, Slovenia
SI
Seller reportedTitle 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.
We'll check S5-HCU against the NTSB accident database.