280C — Enstrom Helicopter 280C
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 70
- Active
- 55
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EN28 EN28 | — | 900 kg | 260 nm | — | 3 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS H1CE · 39 · issued 2019-02-22
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS H1CE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
Read the TCDS (PDF) →Where to look next
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Registered 280C aircraft
Individual 280C airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N59AX1982
- HB-XNR1982
- N5699N1981
- HB-XMO1981
- C-FKQI1980
- HB-XLS1980
- N517871980
- C-FQGY1980
- N280A1980
- C-GMDO1980
- N5690B1979
- C-FCYJ1979
- N43MH1978
- N92851978
- N170Q1978
- VH-BTX1978
- N517231978
- N517351978
- N280MG1978
- N5690D1978
- HB-ZFH1978
- N277RD1978
- N17YB1978
- N516591977
How many Enstrom Helicopter 280C are there?
70 Enstrom Helicopter 280C are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 55 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Enstrom Helicopter 280C?
The Enstrom Helicopter 280C has a range of about 260 nautical miles.
What is the Enstrom Helicopter 280C's maximum take-off weight?
The Enstrom Helicopter 280C has a maximum take-off weight of 900 kg.
How many seats does the Enstrom Helicopter 280C have?
The Enstrom Helicopter 280C is typically configured for up to 3 occupants.
Is the Enstrom Helicopter 280C type certified?
Yes. The Enstrom Helicopter 280C holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.



