N383MA - Enstrom 280FX Aircraft Registration

EN28

ENSTROM 280FX

Aircraft Description

N383MA is a Enstrom 280FX, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vandenberg Herbert F in Ruston, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 17, 1989. The registration certificate was issued on May 7, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming HI0-360 SER engine producing 205 horsepower, N383MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A46783 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N383MA was last updated on May 7, 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 N383MA. 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
November 17, 1989
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 7, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
VANDENBERG HERBERT F
Address
862 SPRING CREEK RD
City
RUSTON
State / Zip Code
Louisiana71270-7506
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
HI0-360 SER
Horsepower
205 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51063603
Mode S Code (Hex)
A46783

Additional Details

Registration
N383MA
Serial Number
2048
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00034861

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC