No longer listed as of May 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
1997 Enstrom 280FX SHARK
Piston Helicopters
No longer listed
$209,000
Location
Mineola, TX
Total Time
1,130 hrs
Engine SMOH
618 hrs
Seats
3
Serial #
2091
Reg #
N62VA
Engine
Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD
Cruise
95 kts (176 km/h)
ICAO Type
EN28
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1997
- Make
- Enstrom
- Model
- 280FX SHARK
- Total Time
- 1,130 hr
- Location
- Mineola, TX
- Seller
- Skyward Solutions
- Source
- trade-a-plane.com
Nice Low Time 280 FX. Good paint Interior. Just out of extensive annual. TT straps installed last year. Aircraft is at Skyward Solutions Inc. KJDD Wood County Airport. I recently sold my long time Enstrom Factory service center which is right next door. NOTE----FROM MARCH 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 2017 THE ROUTINE LOGBOOK ENTRIES NEVER MADE IT INTO THE LOGBOOKS DUE TO THE SERVICE CENTER DOING THE MAINTENANCE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. MAINTENANCE WAS TURNED OVER TO EAST TEXAS FLYING SERVICE INC. IN MARCH, 2017. THIS WAS MY ENSTROM SERVICE CENTER UNTIL I SOLD IT IN APRIL 2025. AIRCRAFT WAS MOVED TO EAST TEXAS AND WE WENT COMPLETELY THROUGH IT VERIFYING THAT ALL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED AND ALL COMPONENT TIMES WERE VERIFIED. I HAVE BEEN TEST FLYING IT SINCE DECEMBER 2024 TO VERIFY THAT EVERYTHING IS FULLY OPERATIONAL. EAST TEXAS FLYING SERVICE UNDER THE NEW OWNERS HAS JUST COMPLETED A FRESH ANNUAL IN JANUARY 2026. WE ARE CURRENTLY CORRECTING A FEW DISCREPANCIES THAT WERE DISCOVERED. IT IS READY TO FLY AWAY ANYWHERE IN 2. i AM PLANNING TO FLY IT FOR A FEW HOURS OVER THE TEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS TO VERIFY EVERYTHING IS READY TO GO!
Enstrom 280FX SHARK — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Seats
3
Cruise Speed
95 kts (176 km/h)
Range
260 nm (482 km)
Ceiling
12,000 ft (3,658 m)
Max Weight
2,600 lbs (1,179 kg)
Useful Load
930 lbs (422 kg)
Horsepower
225 HP
Fuel Burn
15 GPH (57 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel Burn
15.0 GPH
~$98/hr
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Market price band
Enstrom 280FX SHARK typical:
$131,870 – $220,000
median $157,000
across 6 active listings
This listing at $209,000 is 33% above median.
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About the Enstrom 280FX SHARK
The Enstrom 280FX is the sportier-looking Enstrom piston helicopter for buyers who want a private/training light helicopter outside the Robinson mainstream. Its value is not just style; component life, engine status, parts support, and Enstrom maintenance access decide whether ownership works. Compared with an Enstrom F28A, the 280FX is the sleeker branch; compared with an R22 or R44, it brings a different support ecosystem and cabin feel.
Produced 1975–1987.