N142L - 1976 Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280C Aircraft Registration

EN28

1976 ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280C

Aircraft Description

N142L is a 1976 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kummoung Jeffery S in Middleburg, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 30, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on March 14, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0AB18 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N142L was last updated on April 28, 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 133 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 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 N142L. 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
1976
Manufacturer
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Model
280C
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 30, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 14, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
KUMMOUNG JEFFERY S
Address
4630 SADDLEHORN TRL
City
MIDDLEBURG
State / Zip Code
Florida32068-3272
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50125430
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0AB18

Additional Details

Registration
N142L
Serial Number
1036
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00871670

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC