N409HT - Enstrom 280FX Aircraft Registration

EN28

ENSTROM 280FX

Aircraft Description

N409HT is a Enstrom 280FX, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Helidon INC in Willmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 22, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on February 25, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD engine producing 190 horsepower, N409HT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4CED1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N409HT was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.6143, -74.2430 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N409HT was last updated on December 11, 2025. 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 N409HT. 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
June 22, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 25, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
HELIDON INC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
City
WILLMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19810
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)
51147321
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4CED1

Additional Details

Registration
N409HT
Serial Number
2142
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
December 11, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01177609

Last Known Position

Date
April 12, 2026 (UTC 14:22:47)
Airport
Latitude
40.617401123
Longitude
-74.2445983887

Data Source

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

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