N904TA - 2005 Enstrom 280FX Aircraft Registration

EN28

2005 ENSTROM 280FX

Aircraft Description

N904TA is a 2005 Enstrom 280FX, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Whirlwind LLC in Mifflinburg, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 6, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on March 27, 2013. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming HI0-360 SER engine producing 205 horsepower, N904TA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC7FB2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N904TA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.9747, -117.6370 on April 14, 2025. The FAA registry record for N904TA was last updated on July 22, 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 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 N904TA. 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
2005
Manufacturer
ENSTROM
Model
280FX
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 6, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 27, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
WHIRLWIND LLC
Address
15 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD
City
MIFFLINBURG
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17844-7992
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)
53077662
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC7FB2

Additional Details

Registration
N904TA
Serial Number
2103
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00130769

Last Known Position

Date
April 14, 2025 (UTC 18:32:14)
Airport
Latitude
33.974701
Longitude
-117.637001

Data Source

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

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