1980 Enstrom 280C
Piston Helicopters
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Total Time
1,932 hrs
Seats
3
Cruise
95 kts (176 km/h)
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1980
- Make
- Enstrom
- Model
- 280C
- Total Time
- 1,932 hr
- Source
- helitrader.com
1980 Enstrom 280C Shark – Fresh Annual, Strong Component Times – California Well-maintained 1980 Enstrom 280C with FX-style upper fairing. Always covered. Ready to fly. Highlights: * Fresh annual completed December 3, 2025 * Airwolf TT Strap good through November 2029 * Recent tail rotor spindle overhaul * Upgraded hard wheels from Hellitowcart * 1932 hours SMOH * L3 Lynx NGT-9000 dual-band ADS-B transponder (Out) * Bendix-King KMD 150 moving map GPS * ICOM IC-A200 comm radio * PCD 7100 intercom with CD player * FS450 fuel totalizer * Davtron M877 chronometer * AK-150 ELT * Engine block heater * Additional 12V power outlet * Fire extinguisher * Seats 3 * Full manual / No correlator The helicopter is in fair overall condition with some cosmetic paint bubbles near the fuel tank. Flies well and has been a reliable piston helicopter. Located in California. Complete logs available. Serious inquiries only. Please private message me if interested. Asking: $152,000 OBO
Enstrom 280C — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Seats
3
Cruise Speed
95 kts (176 km/h)
Range
237 nm (439 km)
Ceiling
12,000 ft (3,658 m)
Max Weight
2,600 lbs (1,179 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
225 HP
Fuel Burn
15 GPH (57 L/h)
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel Burn
15.0 GPH
~$98/hr
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About the Enstrom 280C
The Enstrom 280 (the "Shark") and its F28 sibling are three-seat piston helicopters known for exceptional stability and a strong, fully-articulated rotor system that gives a smooth, forgiving ride. Powered by a Lycoming piston (turbocharged on several variants), the 280 is a rugged, lower-cost light helicopter favoured for private flying and training where stability and build quality matter.