1981 Enstrom F-280C Shark
Piston Helicopters
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tinles d.o.o.
planecheck.com
|
$97,354 *
€ 84,900
|
Slovenia | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | 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 F-280C Shark
This 1981 Enstrom F-280C Shark (S5-HKA) is a 3-seat piston helicopters with 1,496 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 F-280C Shark aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $97,354 to $97,354. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $97,354.
The F-280C 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.
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Enstrom F-280C Shark — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (S5-HKA) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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Slovenia
SI
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Safety Record
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