N665H - 1977 Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280C Aircraft Registration

EN28

1977 ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280C

Aircraft Description

N665H is a 1977 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Houchin Thomas J in Pittsburgh, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 20, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 9, 2021. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming HI0-360 SER engine producing 205 horsepower, N665H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8C77B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N665H was last updated on May 5, 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 N665H. 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
June 20, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 9, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
HOUCHIN THOMAS J
Address
1558 QUARRY RD
City
PITTSBURGH
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15237-6627
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)
52143573
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8C77B

Additional Details

Registration
N665H
Serial Number
1093
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00022986

Data Source

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

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