1989 Enstrom 280FX for sale

1989 Enstrom 280FX

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$195,000Overpriced
Location Thornton, SC
Total Time 1,159 hrs
Seats 3
Reg # C-GMBD Canada
Engine Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD
Cruise 95 kts (176 km/h)
ICAO Type EN28
✓ Clean NTSB 5 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

King KY96A CommKing KT76A TransponderGarmin 295 GPSSigtronics SPA-400 TSO IntercomInsight Graphic Engine MonitorAdanac 3000 Digital ClockACK Technologies 406 ELT

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
TransGlobal Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
$195,000
Jean Beauregard
barnstormers.com
$210,000
Martin Weening
globalplanesearch.com
$165,000
White Leather Seating
globalplanesearch.com
$195,000

Estimate Monthly Payment

Enstrom 280FX loan calculator

AeroGurus

AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Enstrom 280FX

This 1989 Enstrom 280FX (C-GMBD) is a 3-seat piston helicopters with 1,159 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 280FX aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $195,000 to $195,000. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $195,000.

The 280FX 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. There are 5 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,159 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Check 5 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Enstrom 280FX — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
3
Cruise Speed
95 kts (176 km/h)
Range
260 nm (482 km)
Max Weight
2,600 lbs (1,179 kg)
Useful Load
930 lbs (422 kg)
Horsepower
225 HP
TBO
1,500 hrs

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (C-GMBD) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Thornton, SC

Seller reported 252 more aircraft in SC →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for C-GMBD.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (C-GMBD). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

Airworthiness Directives — Enstrom 280FX

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 5 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

FR-96-6421

The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Helicopters

View full AD →
2007-11-02 2007-10-02

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, TH-28, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, 480, and 480B Helicopters

View full AD →
2007-16-01 2007-08-15

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28C-2R, F-28F, F-28F-R, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, TH-28, 480, and 480B Helicopters

View full AD →
2002-08-03 2002-05-02

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Helicopters

View full AD →
2001-22-01 2001-11-13

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F and 280FX Helicopters

View full AD →

Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

Price History

3 price events · sources: aircraftdealer.com, globalplanesearch.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$195,000
Range: $195,000 — $195,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

Similar Aircraft for Sale

$395,000
For Sale
Total Time 1,522
Location New Zealand
Listed 2mo ago
$470,000
For Sale
Location Akanje
Listed 2mo ago
$98,874 ↓ -$476
For Sale
Total Time 1,496
Reg# S5-HKA Slovenia
Location Slovenia
Listed 1mo ago
Contact for Price
For Sale
Total Time 720
Location Spain
Listed 1mo ago

Explore More

Prices and listings updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data
Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision. Actual transaction prices may differ from asking prices.