Enstrom F28A Helicopter
The Enstrom F28A is a piston helicopter for buyers who want a non-Robinson light-helicopter ownership path with classic Enstrom character. It can fit private, training, or light utility use, but it is a niche rotorcraft where component status, parts support, and Enstrom-experienced maintenance matter. Compared with a Robinson R22, the F28A offers a different cabin and support ecosystem; compared with turbine helicopters, it stays in piston-helicopter economics.
4 used Enstrom F28A helicopters for sale · 3-seat · Reference price ~$150,000 ($85,000–$250,000) · updated yesterday
Enstrom F28A Specifications
Model specThe Enstrom F28A is a 3-seat piston helicopters with a cruise speed of 89 kt (165 km/h), a range of 241 nm (446 km), and a useful load of 850 lbs (386 kg).
Enstrom F28A for Sale
Enstrom F28A asking prices range from $41,656 to $120,000, with a median of $43,671 (market reference $150,000).
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How much does a Enstrom F28A cost? Used F28A prices: $41K – $120K, average $68K (median $43K); market reference $150K, across 3 priced of 4 active 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 F28A
Buying a Enstrom F28A comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Enstrom F28A
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Enstrom F28A Inventory by Country
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| United States | 1 |
Enstrom F28A Inventory by State
| California | 2 |
| Florida | 2 |
Enstrom F28A by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 11 |
| Under $300k | 13 |
| Under $500k | 14 |
Enstrom F28A by Decade
| 1970s | 3 |
Enstrom F28A Safety Record
Across all F28A variants, 15 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2007. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
15
Total Events
11
Incidents
1
Serious
1
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05, 2007 | Bruceville, TX | Incident | The instructor pilot's improper demonstration of an autorotation, resulting in the helicopter's main rotor blades impact… |
| Jun 05, 2001 | Double Springs, AL | Minor | The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the skid and trailer while attempting to lift from a trailer resu… |
| Feb 03, 2001 | Napoleon, OH | Incident | The fatigue failure in the fillet radius of the mast, which resulted in the separation of the main rotor system. |
| Jul 24, 1998 | PLEASANTON, CA | Incident | The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. A factor was the… |
| Jan 12, 1997 | SAIPAN ISLAND, | Fatal (2) | loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from improper planning/decision; and the pilot's abrupt handling … |
NTSB records 1982–2007. Includes all Enstrom F28A variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.