2003 Enstrom 280FX
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
AIRFRAME MAKE: Enstrom Helicopter Corporation MODEL: 280FX S/N: 2113 YOM: 2005 REG NUMBER: HB-ZSS HOURS: ±720 ENGINE MAKE: LYCOMING HIO-360-F1AD HOURS: ±180 OVERHAULED: 12/2018 LAST ANNUAL: Due June 2025 LAST ARC: June 2024 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT EDM: INSIGHT G2 SERIES SINGLE ENGINE COLOR MONITOR COM/NAV: Garmin GNS430 XPDR: Trigg TT31 Intercom: PS Engineering PM3000 ELT: Kannad 406 AF-Compact EXTERIOR White base with red, silver & blue accents INTERIOR 2/3 seat Black & Grey leather seats The 280FX delivers excellent performance, an enviable safety record & low direct operating costs. The turbocharged power plant provides excellent high-altitude performance. The high inertia, fully articulated rotor system provides safety & stability, as well as a smooth ride & exceptional autorotation capabilities. With a maximum take-off weight of 1179 kg & a cruising speed of 90knt this is an all-round practicable rotorcraft. The engine has been overhauled by the end of 2018 & has just 180hrs SOH, engine TBO is 1500hrs or 12/2030. Components have great remaining times; Airwolf TT straps have been installed 04/2024
Engine
MAKE: LYCOMING HIO-360-F1AD HOURS: ±180 OVERHAULED: 12/2018 LAST ANNUAL: Due June 2025 LAST ARC: June 2024 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT EDM: INSIGHT G2 SERIES SINGLE ENGINE COLOR MONITOR COM/NAV: Garmin GNS430 XPDR: Trigg TT31 Intercom: PS Engineering PM3000 ELT: Kannad 406 AF-Compact EXTERIOR White base with red, silver & blue accents INTERIOR 2/3 seat Black & Grey leather seats The 280FX delivers excellent performance, an enviable safety record & low direct operating costs. The turbocharged power plant provides excellent high-altitude performance. The high inertia, fully articulated rotor system provides safety & stability, as well as a smooth ride & exceptional autorotation capabilities. With a maximum take-off weight of 1179 kg & a cruising speed of 90knt this is an all-round practicable rotorcraft. The engine has been overhauled by the end of 2018 & has just 180hrs SOH, engine TBO is 1500hrs or 12/2030. Components have great remaining times; Airwolf TT straps have been installed 04/2024
Interior
2/3 seat Black & Grey leather seats The 280FX delivers excellent performance, an enviable safety record & low direct operating costs. The turbocharged power plant provides excellent high-altitude performance. The high inertia, fully articulated rotor system provides safety & stability, as well as a smooth ride & exceptional autorotation capabilities. With a maximum take-off weight of 1179 kg & a cruising speed of 90knt this is an all-round practicable rotorcraft. The engine has been overhauled by the end of 2018 & has just 180hrs SOH, engine TBO is 1500hrs or 12/2030. Components have great remaining times; Airwolf TT straps have been installed 04/2024
Exterior
White base with red, silver & blue accents INTERIOR 2/3 seat Black & Grey leather seats The 280FX delivers excellent performance, an enviable safety record & low direct operating costs. The turbocharged power plant provides excellent high-altitude performance. The high inertia, fully articulated rotor system provides safety & stability, as well as a smooth ride & exceptional autorotation capabilities. With a maximum take-off weight of 1179 kg & a cruising speed of 90knt this is an all-round practicable rotorcraft. The engine has been overhauled by the end of 2018 & has just 180hrs SOH, engine TBO is 1500hrs or 12/2030. Components have great remaining times; Airwolf TT straps have been installed 04/2024
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About This Enstrom 280FX
This 2003 Enstrom 280FX is a 3-seat piston helicopters with 720 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 280FX aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $195,000 to $545,000.
The 280FX cruises at 95 kts (176 km/h) with a range of 260 nm (482 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. 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. With 720 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 780 hours remaining to engine TBO .
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
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Airworthiness Directives — Enstrom 280FX
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