N451LE - 2026 Enstrom Helicopter CORP 480B Aircraft Registration

EN48

2026 ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 480B

Aircraft Description

N451LE is a Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480B, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Enstrom Helicopter Corp in Menominee, MI. The aircraft is configured with 5 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A576D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N451LE was last updated on May 5, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Enstrom 480 is a five-seat turbine-powered helicopter that represented the company's ambitious entry into the military training market during the early 1990s. First flown on October 7, 1989, it features a single Rolls-Royce 250-C20 turboshaft engine producing 277 horsepower continuous power, welded steel-tube fuselage construction, and distinctive left-seat pilot controls. With a service ceiling of 15,600 feet and range of 685 kilometers, approximately 142 aircraft have been manufactured by Enstrom Helicopter Corporation since production began in 1993. AviatorDB tracks 133 Enstrom Helicopter Corp aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is EN48.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N451LE. 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
2026
Manufacturer
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Model
480B
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN48480
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 21, 2026
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Address
2209 22ND ST
City
MENOMINEE
State / Zip Code
Michigan49858-3595
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C20W
Horsepower
420 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51273322
Mode S Code (Hex)
A576D2

Additional Details

Registration
N451LE
Serial Number
5262
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
May 5, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01503991

Last Known Position

Date
April 23, 2026 (UTC 20:42:01)
Airport
Latitude
45.147491
Longitude
-87.670833

Data Source

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

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