N280SG - 1992 Enstrom 280FX Aircraft Registration

EN28

1992 ENSTROM 280FX

Aircraft Description

N280SG is a 1992 Enstrom 280FX, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Horizon Flying Club LLC in Westminster, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 17, 1992. The registration certificate was issued on February 13, 2003. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N280SG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CF92 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N280SG was last updated on August 25, 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 N280SG. 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
1992
Manufacturer
ENSTROM
Model
280FX
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 17, 1992
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 13, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
HORIZON FLYING CLUB LLC
Address
4625 W 99TH PL
City
WESTMINSTER
State / Zip Code
Colorado80031-2517
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50547622
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CF92

Additional Details

Registration
N280SG
Serial Number
2072
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00143852

Data Source

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

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