Enstrom 280FX Helicopter
6 used Enstrom 280FX helicopters for sale · 3-seat · $133K – $220K · updated 11 hours ago
About the Enstrom 280FX
The Enstrom 280FX (also known as the 280FX chopper) is browsed by buyers worldwide. Compare prices, specs, operating costs and safety records below.
Enstrom 280FX Specifications
Model specThe Enstrom 280FX is a 3-seat piston helicopters with a cruise speed of 95 kt (176 km/h), a range of 260 nm (482 km), and a useful load of 930 lbs (422 kg).
6 Enstrom 280FX For Sale
There are currently 6 used Enstrom 280FX for sale, ranging from $133,929 to $220,000, with a median asking price of $165,000.
Compare Enstrom 280FX
See how the Enstrom 280FX stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Enstrom 280FX Price & Cost
How much does a Enstrom 280FX cost? Used 280FX prices: $133K – $220K, average $172K (median $165K), across 5 priced of 6 active listings.
Based on 1 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Enstrom 280FX
Every Enstrom 280FX faces a mandatory 1,500-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,500-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.