1988 Enstrom F-280FX
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1988 ENSTROM 280FX For Sale in Pensacola, Florida **SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION** Complete Restoration. - FRESH ANNUAL, NEW TURBO. Equipment: Garmin GTX 327, King KY 197A TSO, Garmin GPS 150XL, PS PM 3000 Intercom, M800 Davtron Chronometer, Digital TIT and CHT, GDL 82, ADSB. Battery operated helo Tow cart with a modification to be pulled by a tow hitch. Removable doors with air vents. New throttle grips, Dual standard GA 2 prong mic/phone jacks, Mounted and removable ground handling wheels. Baggage compartment with lockable baggage door. Custom fuel dipstick. NEW COMPONENTS: TT Strap - $12,000. Sky-Tec Starter $2,000. Steps - $1,000. Wheel dolly mounts - $4,500. Fine Wire Spark Plugs and Baffling - $1,000. New Turbo - $8,000.
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FRESH ANNUAL
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$260,000
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TX | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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Trinity Aviation
controller.com
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$235,000
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Pensacola, FL | Mar 25, 2026 | 113 days | Active | |
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Trinity Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
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$239,955 *
GBP £177,603
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Pensacola, FL | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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Trinity Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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$242,246
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Pensacola, FL | Apr 06, 2026 | 101 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-280FX
This 1988 Enstrom F-280FX (N88ZH) is a 3-seat piston helicopters with 2,230 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 F-280FX aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $235,000 to $470,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $235,000.
The F-280FX 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-280FX — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N88ZH.
Location & Ownership
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 database checked for N88ZH.
Price History
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