How much does a used Enstrom Helicopter 280 cost?

Name: Enstrom Helicopter 280
Brand: Enstrom Helicopter

Asking prices for the 10 Enstrom Helicopter 280 aircraft for sale with a price run from $111,930 to $425,000, with a median of $190,000. Half ask between $149,000 and $218,000.

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Enstrom HelicopterCertified · Rotorcraft · United States

280

Seats: 3 3
Power: 225 hp168 kW
Cruise: 89 kt165 km/h
US register: 5 aircraft5 aircraft

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About the 280

The Enstrom 280 is a type-certificated rotorcraft designed in the United States, featuring a single engine and a cabin capable of accommodating three occupants. It is built to serve various rotorcraft operational roles and is held under type certification by its manufacturer.

Following its initial flight, the aircraft underwent certification processes to meet established airworthiness standards. It can be powered by several different engine options from the Lycoming series, providing flexibility in its propulsion setup for operators.

Engines fitted

3 aircraft

Engine	Power	Share of fleet	Aircraft
Lycoming HIO-360	205 hp		2
Lycoming IO-360	200 hp		1

This page covers the Enstrom Helicopter 280 Shark, 280C, 280F, 280FX: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

F28F · Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD

Dimensions

Length: 29 ft 0 in 8.84 m8.84 m 29 ft 0 in
Main rotor diameter: 32 ft 0 in 9.75 m9.75 m 32 ft 0 in

Weights

Empty weight: 1,570 lb 712 kg712 kg 1,570 lb
Max take-off weight: 2,600 lb 1,179 kg1,179 kg 2,600 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 89 kt 165 km/h165 km/h 89 kt
Max speed: 97 kt 180 km/h180 km/h 97 kt
Range: 241 nm 446 km446 km 241 nm
Service ceiling: 12,000 ft 3,658 m3,658 m 12,000 ft
Rate of climb: 1,450 ft/min 7.4 m/s7.4 m/s 1,450 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD
Engine power: 225 hp 168 kW168 kW 225 hp

Capacity

Seats: 3

Manufacturer: Enstrom Helicopter
Country: United States
First flight: 1960
On the US register: 5
Registered in: United Kingdom, United States
Official website: enstromhelicopter.com

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280 prices

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Year built Airframe hours Engine hours since overhaul

1987 · 2,110 h

USD

Low: $173,000
Typical: $190,000
High: $206,000

By year built · United States · USD
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
1980	1,940	$127,000	$140,000	$151,000
1981	1,940	$133,000	$146,000	$158,000
1982	1,940	$139,000	$153,000	$165,000
1986	2,170	$166,000	$182,000	$197,000
1987	2,110	$173,000	$190,000	$206,000
1988	2,110	$181,000	$199,000	$215,000
1989	1,700	$189,000	$208,000	$225,000
1990	1,700	$198,000	$217,000	$235,000
1991	1,250	$207,000	$227,000	$246,000

By year built · United Kingdom · GBP
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
1980	1,950	£81,000	£104,000	£133,000
1981	1,950	£85,000	£109,000	£139,000
1982	1,950	£89,000	£114,000	£145,000
1986	2,170	£106,000	£136,000	£173,000
1987	1,660	£111,000	£142,000	£181,000
1988	1,660	£116,000	£149,000	£189,000
1989	1,290	£121,000	£155,000	£198,000
1990	1,290	£126,000	£162,000	£207,000
1991	1,200	£132,000	£170,000	£216,000

By year built · Euro countries · EUR
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
1980	1,950	€85,000	€109,000	€139,000
1981	1,950	€89,000	€114,000	€146,000
1982	1,950	€93,000	€120,000	€152,000
1986	2,170	€111,000	€143,000	€182,000
1987	1,660	€116,000	€149,000	€190,000
1988	1,660	€121,000	€156,000	€198,000
1989	1,290	€126,000	€163,000	€207,000
1990	1,290	€132,000	€170,000	€217,000
1991	1,200	€138,000	€178,000	€226,000

280 running costs

$258 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$7,022	$9,020	$10,573
Oil	$164	$205	$267
Engine overhaul reserve	$2,167	$2,667	$4,833
Propeller overhaul reserve	$917	$1,083	$1,250
Annual inspection and maintenance	$3,000	$4,000	$5,000
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$2,010	$2,540	$3,070

Total	$18,280	$25,815	$34,593
Per hour	$183	$258	$346