Enstrom 480B
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Exclusive to Pacific AirHub - Low time, 2006 Enstrom 480B Turbine available ex Ardmore Base, New Zealand.Good times remaining on major components - MGB/TGB.Dual controls, covers & ground handling wheels included with sale. Shipping gear available.Contact Pacific AirHub for more information.+GST if sold within New Zealand.
Engine
Rolls Royce 250-C20W TT: 1,522
Interior
3 & 5 Seat Configuration
Exterior
Red/White Paint Scheme Good Paint Quality
Inspection
No Damage History
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pacific AirHub
globalair.com
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$395,000
|
New Zealand, New Zealand | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Enstrom 480B
This Enstrom 480B is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 1,522 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $395,000.
The 480B cruises at 114 kts (211 km/h) with a range of 370 nm (685 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 28 GPH (106 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $154/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Enstrom 480B — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for this aircraft.
Airworthiness Directives — Enstrom 480B
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, TH-28, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, 480, and 480B Helicopters
View full AD →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
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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