Enstrom 480B Aircraft under $500,000
3 used Enstrom 480B aircraft for sale under $500,000 · $100K – $440K · updated 9 hours ago
About the Enstrom 480B
The Enstrom 480B is the turbine evolution of the line — a five-seat light helicopter powered by a Rolls-Royce 250 turbine, combining Enstrom's hallmark stability and rugged construction with turbine reliability and a roomy cabin. Used for training (including military), private flying and police work, it offers turbine smoothness in a stable, forgiving airframe.
Enstrom 480B Specifications
Model specEnstrom has not yet published final specifications for the 480B. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
3 Enstrom 480B For Sale
There are currently 3 used Enstrom 480B for sale, ranging from $100,000 to $440,000, with a median asking price of $395,000.
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Enstrom 480B Price & Cost
How much does a Enstrom 480B cost? Used 480B prices: $100K – $440K, average $311K (median $395K), across 3 priced of 3 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 480B
When buying a Enstrom 480B, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Enstrom 480B
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Enstrom 480B Inventory by Country
| China | 3 |
| Slovenia | 2 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
| Poland | 1 |
Enstrom 480B by Price
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 3 |
Enstrom 480B by Decade
| 2010s | 2 |
Enstrom 480B Safety Record
Across all 480B variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2005–2005. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2005 | Scofield, UT | Incident | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Contributing factor's include the pilot's failure to maintain… |
NTSB records 2005–2005. Includes all Enstrom 480B variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.