N18PD - 1990 Enstrom 280FX Aircraft Registration

EN28

1990 ENSTROM 280FX

Aircraft Description

N18PD is a 1990 Enstrom 280FX, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Keilholtz Robert G in Solana Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 1, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on June 19, 2012. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming HI0-360 SER engine producing 205 horsepower, N18PD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13F9C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N18PD 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 N18PD. 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
1990
Manufacturer
ENSTROM
Model
280FX
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 1, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 19, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
KEILHOLTZ ROBERT G
Address
PO BOX 1652
City
SOLANA BEACH
State / Zip Code
California92075-7652
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
HI0-360 SER
Horsepower
205 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50237634
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13F9C

Additional Details

Registration
N18PD
Serial Number
2046
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
00087359

Last Known Position

Date
February 9, 2025 (UTC 00:36:14)
Airport
Latitude
33.217947
Longitude
-117.351683

Data Source

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

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