N62VA - 1997 Enstrom 280FX Aircraft Registration

N62VA is a 1997 Enstrom 280FX, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tiger 17 LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 31, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on July 17, 2018. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0-360 SER engine producing 200 horsepower, N62VA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A815C0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N62VA was last updated on November 18, 2025. 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 239 Enstrom 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 N62VA. 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.