N624H - 1977 Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280C Aircraft Registration

EN28

1977 ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280C

Aircraft Description

N624H is a 1977 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Need For Speed INC in Dover, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 18, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 2015. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming HI0-360 SER engine producing 205 horsepower, N624H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A825C8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N624H was last updated on April 14, 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 N624H. 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
1977
Manufacturer
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Model
280C
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 18, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
NEED FOR SPEED INC
Address
8 THE GRN STE A
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
Delaware19901-3618
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)
52022710
Mode S Code (Hex)
A825C8

Additional Details

Registration
N624H
Serial Number
1078
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00400857

Data Source

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

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