N811Z - 1982 Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280F Aircraft Registration

EN28

1982 ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280F

Aircraft Description

N811Z is a 1982 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rhoads Timothy C in Logan, NM. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 29, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on August 30, 2006. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming HI0-360 SER engine producing 205 horsepower, N811Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB0F52 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N811Z was last updated on April 21, 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 N811Z. 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
1982
Manufacturer
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Model
280F
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 29, 1982
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 30, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
RHOADS TIMOTHY C
Address
10994 540 LOOP
City
LOGAN
State / Zip Code
New Mexico88426
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)
52607522
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB0F52

Additional Details

Registration
N811Z
Serial Number
1508
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00852491

Data Source

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

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