N285TR - Enstrom 280FX Aircraft Registration

EN28

ENSTROM 280FX

Aircraft Description

N285TR is a Enstrom 280FX, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rhoads Timothy C in Logan, NM. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 17, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on December 1, 2015. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD engine producing 190 horsepower, N285TR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2E247 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N285TR was last updated on July 1, 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 N285TR. 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
280FX
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 17, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 1, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
RHOADS TIMOTHY C
Address
PO BOX 83
City
LOGAN
State / Zip Code
New Mexico88426-0083
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)
50561107
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2E247

Additional Details

Registration
N285TR
Serial Number
2120
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00211019

Data Source

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

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