N391MS - Enstrom 280FX Aircraft Registration

EN28

ENSTROM 280FX

Aircraft Description

N391MS is a Enstrom 280FX, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Br Transit LLC in Hockessin, DE. The registration certificate was issued on April 30, 2012. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A487A4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N391MS was last updated on May 5, 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 N391MS. 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
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 30, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
BR TRANSIT LLC
Address
505 GARRICK RD
City
HOCKESSIN
State / Zip Code
Delaware19707-1120
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51103644
Mode S Code (Hex)
A487A4

Additional Details

Registration
N391MS
Serial Number
2073
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00194658

Data Source

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

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