2003 Enstrom 280FX for sale

2003 Enstrom 280FX

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
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Location Spain
Total Time 720 hrs
Seats 3
Engine Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD
Cruise 95 kts (176 km/h)
ICAO Type EN28
✓ Clean NTSB 5 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

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

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

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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 2 280FX aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $195,000 to $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: 720 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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Spain

ES

Seller reported

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 safety data coming soon.

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

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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

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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

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2002-08-03 2002-05-02

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

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2001-22-01 2001-11-13

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

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

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