N51739 - Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280C Aircraft Registration

EN28

ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280C

Aircraft Description

N51739 is a Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Quality Aero LLC in East Aurora, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 29, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on June 23, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A67E53 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N51739 was last updated on June 23, 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 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 N51739. 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
June 29, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 23, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
QUALITY AERO LLC
Address
13262 SCHANG RD
City
EAST AURORA
State / Zip Code
New York14052-9516
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51477123
Mode S Code (Hex)
A67E53

Additional Details

Registration
N51739
Serial Number
1141
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
June 30, 2032
Last Action Date
June 23, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00592175

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC