N3398M - 1976 Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280C Aircraft Registration

N3398M is a 1976 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mott William R in Beach Lake, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 10, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming HIO-360-C1A engine producing 205 horsepower, N3398M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3BABA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3398M was last updated on October 25, 2024. 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 N3398M. 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.