N8625Z - Enstrom Helicopter CORP 280F Aircraft Registration

EN28

ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280F

Aircraft Description

N8625Z is a Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Macarthur Gerald in Hillman, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 18, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on December 13, 2017. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming HIO-360 SER engine producing 205 horsepower, N8625Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD964 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8625Z was last updated on April 7, 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 N8625Z. 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
280F
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 18, 1985
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 13, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
MACARTHUR GERALD
Address
1555 GAMAGE RD
City
HILLMAN
State / Zip Code
Michigan49746-9622
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
HIO-360 SER
Horsepower
205 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52754544
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABD964

Additional Details

Registration
N8625Z
Serial Number
1519
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00181506

Data Source

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

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