N12UV - Enstrom F280 Aircraft Registration

EN28

ENSTROM F280

Aircraft Description

N12UV is a Enstrom F280, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Capriccio Leasing LLC in Yelm, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 30, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on June 19, 2015. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N12UV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0532F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N12UV was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Enstrom 280 Shark emerged as a commercially successful three-seat light utility helicopter that revolutionized the company's market position through superior aerodynamic design. First certified on September 13, 1974, it was a single-engine helicopter featuring a streamlined fuselage that could accommodate a pilot and two passengers. The aircraft achieved a maximum cruise speed of 102 knots with a range of 229 nautical miles, powered by a 205-horsepower Lycoming piston engine. Manufactured by Enstrom Helicopter Corporation in Menominee, Michigan, the design earned recognition from Fortune Magazine as one of the 25 best factory-made products in the United States. AviatorDB tracks 239 Enstrom aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is EN28.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N12UV. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
ENSTROM
Model
F280
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Cruise Speed
84 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 30, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 19, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
CAPRICCIO LEASING LLC
Address
11201 AERO LN SE
City
YELM
State / Zip Code
Washington98597-9699
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
50051457
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0532F

Additional Details

Registration
N12UV
Serial Number
1503
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00382511

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC