1989 Enstrom 280FX
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
King KY96A CommKing KT76A TransponderGarmin 295 GPSSigtronics SPA-400 TSO IntercomInsight Graphic Engine MonitorAdanac 3000 Digital ClockACK Technologies 406 ELT
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TransGlobal Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
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$195,000
|
Thornton, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Jean Beauregard
barnstormers.com
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$210,000
|
Ottawa, ON | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Martin Weening
globalplanesearch.com
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$165,000
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ON, Canada | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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White Leather Seating
globalplanesearch.com
|
$195,000
|
ON, Canada | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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.
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Enstrom 280FX — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-GMBD) is registered outside the US.
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 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.
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View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.