N280FX: 1984 Enstrom 280FXT, Menominee, MI

Registered owner: Enstrom Helicopter Corp
Location: Menominee, MI
Owner type: Corporation
Serial number: 2001
Year built: 1984
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness: Experimental, research and development
Airworthiness date: April 29, 2013
Certificate issued: December 14, 2022
Expires: December 31, 2029
Mode S code: A2CE8E

Enstrom 280FXTAirframe model · 3 seats · 1 engine · 1 registered Engine modelAmateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Information bulletins that may apply

Advisory, not mandatory.

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NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB CHI88LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMenominee, MIDuring a demonstration of an autorotation to a run-on landing, the helicopter skids dragged in the soft grass upon touchdown, and the helicopter veered to the left. The pilot failed to maintain aircraft control when the helicopter veered left, the right skid…Jul 16, 1988 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

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Accident 19880716026759ASfl Autorotation · Menominee, MIWhile demonstrating a power off run on landing,a skid hit soft ground and helicopter flipped over on its side.Jul 16, 1988 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N280FXGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Enstrom 280FXT aircraft

STCs that may be installed

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