N554H - 1976 Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280C Aircraft Registration

EN28

1976 ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280C

Aircraft Description

N554H is a 1976 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southworth Elizabeth A in Igo, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 30, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on February 22, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming HI0-360 SER engine producing 205 horsepower, N554H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A70EF6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N554H was last updated on February 22, 2024. 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 N554H. 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
1976
Manufacturer
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Model
280C
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 30, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 22, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHWORTH ELIZABETH A
Address
11402 OLD CANAL RD
City
IGO
State / Zip Code
California96047-9756
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
HI0-360 SER
Horsepower
205 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51607366
Mode S Code (Hex)
A70EF6

Additional Details

Registration
N554H
Serial Number
1039
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
February 22, 2024
Last Update Date
February 22, 2024
Unique ID
00193505

Data Source

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

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