N280EH - 2026 Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280FX Aircraft Registration

EN28

2026 ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280FX

Aircraft Description

N280EH is a Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280FX, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Enstrom Helicopter Corp in Menominee, MI. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CE67 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N280EH was last updated on December 2, 2025. 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 N280EH. 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
2026
Manufacturer
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Model
280FX
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 23, 2026
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Address
2209 22ND ST
City
MENOMINEE
State / Zip Code
Michigan49858-3595
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
HIO-360-F1AD
Horsepower
190 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50547147
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CE67

Additional Details

Registration
N280EH
Serial Number
2179
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
December 2, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01532239

Data Source

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

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