N50DR - Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280C Aircraft Registration

EN28

ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280C

Aircraft Description

N50DR is a Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Adf Helicopters INC in Brewster, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 12, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on May 16, 2018. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A637F2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N50DR was last updated on May 12, 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 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 N50DR. 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 HELICOPTER CORP
Model
280C
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 12, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Non-Citizen Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 16, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
ADF HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 2108
City
BREWSTER
State / Zip Code
Washington98812-2108
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51433762
Mode S Code (Hex)
A637F2

Additional Details

Registration
N50DR
Serial Number
1203
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00920436

Data Source

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

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