N5695A - Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280C Aircraft Registration

EN28

ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280C

Aircraft Description

N5695A is a Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jacob Ricker in Ranchester, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 6, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on April 6, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A74B61 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5695A was last updated on April 6, 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 N5695A. 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
August 6, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 6, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
JACOB RICKER
Address
97 EARLY CREEK RD
City
RANCHESTER
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82839-8505
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51645541
Mode S Code (Hex)
A74B61

Additional Details

Registration
N5695A
Serial Number
1201
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 6, 2024
Last Update Date
April 6, 2024
Unique ID
00980436

Data Source

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

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