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The Enstrom F-28 (ICAO type EN28) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,200 kg. It offers a maximum range of 430 nm, a service ceiling of 13,000 ft and seating for up to 3 across its variants.

Enstrom F-28

Enstrom F-28
EN28
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Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
1,200 kg
Range
430 nm
Seats
3
F-28
Enstrom · F-28
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
214
Active
213
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

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Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
F-28
F-28
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F-28A
F-28A
—900 kg260 nm—3
F-28C
F-28C
—900 kg260 nm—3
F-28C-2
F-28C-2
—900 kg260 nm—3
F-28C-2R
F-28C-2R
—————
F-28F
F-28F
—900 kg260 nm—3
F-28F-R
F-28F-R
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TH-28
TH-28
—1,200 kg430 nm—5
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS H1CE · Rev 39 · issued 2019-02-22

Category
Normal
MTOW
998 kg
MZFW
999 kg
Seats
3 crew
Fuel
159 L
Ceiling
12,000 ft
Approved fuel100/130100LL
Engine

Lycoming HIO-360-E1AD or HIO-360-E1BD with Rajay Model 301E10-2 or Rotomaster (Hartzell Engine Technologies) Model 3BT5EE10J2 turbocharger per STC SE100GL and Bendix (Precision Airmotive LLC) RSA-5AB1, Parts List 2524712-1, -2, -3, -5, -6, -7, -8, -9, or -10 fuel injector.

Certification basis

Part 6 of the Civil Air Regulation effective December 20, 1956, as amended by 6-1 thru 6-5; and 14 CFR 21.25 (a) (1) effective February 1, 1965 for special purpose of agricultural…

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Enstrom F-28 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Enstrom F-28 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

48 yearsmedian age

Of the 123 registered Enstrom F-28 with a known build year (57% of the 214 we track), the median age is 48 years.

Registration activity

6changed registration in 12 months

6 of the 214 registered Enstrom F-28 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 6 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

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Enstrom F-28 manuals & documents

12 documents for the Enstrom F-28 — Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Enstrom F-28F Flight Checklist

The Enstrom F-28F Flight Checklist provides a comprehensive guide for pilots to follow before starting the engine, during engine start, rotor engagement, operational checks, and shutdown after landing. It ensures that all necessary steps are taken for safe and efficient operation of the aircraft.

  • Adjust pedals and check controls before starting the engine.
  • Throttle should be OFF before engine start.
  • Collective must be full down and locked during engine start.
  • Monitor engine oil pressure and RPM during startup.
  • Perform operational checks after engaging the rotor.
  • Shutdown procedures include reducing throttle and idling the engine.
  • Ensure all switches are OFF before leaving the aircraft.
  • Check for personnel and obstructions before rotor engagement.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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F-28 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Enstrom F-28?

The Enstrom F-28 has a maximum range of 430 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Enstrom F-28 carry?

The Enstrom F-28 seats up to 3 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Enstrom F-28?

The Enstrom F-28's maximum take-off weight is 1,200 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Enstrom F-28?

The Enstrom F-28's ICAO type designator is EN28.

How many Enstrom F-28 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 214 registered Enstrom F-28 airframes worldwide.