N51659 - 1977 Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280C Aircraft Registration

N51659 is a 1977 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hawk Robert S in Argyle, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 30, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 19, 1994. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming HI0-360 SER engine producing 205 horsepower, N51659 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A67AE2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N51659 was last updated on September 30, 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 N51659. 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.