2003 Enstrom F-280FX
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Enstrom 280FX for sale by the owner. The aircraft is in excellent condition, currently located in Croatia. Engine and all engine accessories have less than 2 hours since overhaul or replacement. Main gearbox less than 300 hours TCO and tail rotor gearbox fresh from overhaul. Airwolf main rotor TT straps installed in 2022.
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
Exterior
Deep Red with Gold and Black Trim
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ivanka Marohnic
globalplanesearch.com
|
$470,000
|
Akanje | Mar 17, 2026 | 123 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Enstrom F-280FX
This 2003 Enstrom F-280FX is a 3-seat piston helicopters with 1,493 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 above the market average at $470,000.
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
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Akanje
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for this aircraft.
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