N5693R - Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280C Aircraft Registration

EN28

ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280C

Aircraft Description

N5693R is a Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Waters Willie Frank Jr in Willits, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 9, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on March 4, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A74B2A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5693R was last updated on March 4, 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 N5693R. 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 9, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 4, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
WATERS WILLIE FRANK JR
Address
26581 RIDGE RD
City
WILLITS
State / Zip Code
California95490-9091
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51645452
Mode S Code (Hex)
A74B2A

Additional Details

Registration
N5693R
Serial Number
1194
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 4, 2024
Last Update Date
March 4, 2024
Unique ID
00640436

Data Source

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

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