N28N - 2017 Enstrom 280FX Aircraft Registration

EN28

2017 ENSTROM 280FX

Aircraft Description

N28N is a 2017 Enstrom 280FX, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Enstrom Helicopter Corp in Menominee, MI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 7, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on December 15, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD engine producing 190 horsepower, N28N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CCCE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N28N was last updated on October 31, 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 N28N. 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
2017
Manufacturer
ENSTROM
Model
280FX
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 26, 2026
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 15, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Address
2209 22ND ST
City
MENOMINEE
State / Zip Code
Michigan49858-3515
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)
50546316
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CCCE

Additional Details

Registration
N28N
Serial Number
2147
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
October 31, 2023
Last Update Date
October 31, 2023
Unique ID
01240028

Last Known Position

Date
April 20, 2026 (UTC 20:45:33)
Airport
Latitude
34.182144
Longitude
-84.899998

Data Source

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

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