N5690B - 1979 Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280C Aircraft Registration

EN28

1979 ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280C

Aircraft Description

N5690B is a 1979 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to K & L Aerial LLC in Echo, OR. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 8, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on April 3, 2013. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming HIO-360-E1AD engine producing 190 horsepower, N5690B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A74AB3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5690B was last updated on July 28, 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 N5690B. 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
1979
Manufacturer
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Model
280C
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 8, 2011
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 3, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
K & L AERIAL LLC
Address
29299 MADISON RD
City
ECHO
State / Zip Code
Oregon97826-9016
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
HIO-360-E1AD
Horsepower
190 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51645263
Mode S Code (Hex)
A74AB3

Additional Details

Registration
N5690B
Serial Number
1171
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00400436

Data Source

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

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