Enstrom 280FX
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Dual Garmin GNS430 GPS/Nav/Comm Garmin GTX335 Transponder with ADS-B Out Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Attitude Indicator Directional Gyro Insight Graphic Engine Monitor Dual USB Chargers (USB-A and USB-C)
Engine
Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD TT: 33
Interior
Black and Red Leather
Exterior
New Paint: Red with Black Accent Stripe
Inspection
Complete Records Since New Recent Annual Inspection: April 2026 Fresh Airwolf TT Strap Conversion Fresh Strut Overhaul
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Sellacopter
globalair.com
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$545,000
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TX | Jul 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Sellacopter
sellacopter.com
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$545,000
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— | Jul 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Enstrom 280FX
This Enstrom 280FX (N965C) is a 3-seat piston helicopters with 33 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 280FX aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $195,000 to $545,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $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 33 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,467 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N965C.
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
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Airworthiness Directives — Enstrom 280FX
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 5 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
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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View full AD →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.
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