# N480FX: 1998 Enstrom Helicopter 480 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Enstrom Helicopter 480](https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-helicopter-480) (registry code 3300560, 3 seats) - Engine: [Allison 250 SER 250HP](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-ser-250hp) (registry code 03003) - Data sheets: [TCDS H1CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H1CE) (The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 5028 - Year built: 1998 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: March 4, 1998 - Certificate issued: June 22, 2012 - Expires: June 30, 2028 - Mode S code: A5E92C - Registered owner: [Mansfield Heliflight Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANSFIELD%20HELIFLIGHT%20INC) - Location: [Milton, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Milton) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 44.6459° N, 73.1592° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 05468, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=480FX - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480FX From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 7 in force ### Matched by airframe (Enstrom Helicopter 480) - [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023 - [AD 2018-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-01): Main Rotor Head · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 8 more. Effective Feb 21, 2018 - [AD 2017-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-26-03): Main Rotor System · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 11 more. Effective Jan 4, 2018 - [AD 2012-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-11-05): Main Rotor Control · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280C, 280F, 280FX and 6 more. Effective Jul 3, 2012 - [AD 2007-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-11-02): Main rotor push-pull control rod (push-pull rod) · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 7 more. Effective Oct 2, 2007 - [AD 2007-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-01): Main rotor blade retention pin (retention pin) · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 11 more. Effective Aug 15, 2007 - [AD 2001-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-25-02): Hub Plates · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 480, 480B and TH-28. Effective Jan 15, 2002 ### Matched by engine (Allison 250 SER 250HP) None in force. ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021 - [AD 2015-08-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-08-51) (historical): Main Rotor Head · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 8 more. Effective Jun 2, 2015 - [AD 2015-04-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-04-51) (historical): Main Rotor Head · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 8 more - [AD 2011-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-26-10) (historical): Cyclic trim system · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280C, 280F, 280FX and 6 more. Effective Jan 23, 2012 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB SW-05-81](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-81): . Issued Aug 17, 2005 ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CHI05LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA218), Aug 5, 2005: Enstrom 480 (N480FX), Goshen, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: Ground resonance experienced by the pilots. ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20050805024249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050805024249A), Aug 5, 2005: Enstrm ENSTROM480 (N480FX), Goshen, IN, Destroyed. (-23) Accident aircraft equipped with elastomeric dampers experienced ground resonance and was destroyed. The aircraft had previously experienced ground… ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (21) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Enstrom Helicopter 480) - [STC SR02813CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02813CH): Fabrication of Isolair Innovator II Model 3900-480 Spray System. Isolair Inc - [STC SR04637CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04637CH): Replacement of existing main ship battery with Lithium Ion Battery and installation of Annunciator Control Panel. Airwolf Aerospace LLC - [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC SR01067DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01067DE): Installation of main battery replacement with Concorde Lead-Acid battery. Concorde Battery Corporation - [STC SR03346CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03346CH): Installation of provisions for external equipment. Certex Aviation LLC - [STC SR02124SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02124SE): Installation functionality. of Data Garmin Required: transponders: (1) Garmin GTX Master 345/345R Drawing with List ADS-B (MDL), Out and In 005-00734-A4, functionality;. Garmin International Inc - [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SR02487AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02487AK): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR02470AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02470AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR02471AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02471AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR03465CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03465CH): Install Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N AA-ECD-084-280, or AA-ECD-084-480. Airwolf Aerospace LLC - [STC SR03520NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03520NY): Installation of Rotor Head Cover. Spitfire Aerospace, LLC - [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SR03353CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03353CH): Installation of Aspen Avionics Evolution Primary and Multi-Functional Flight Displays. AspenSTC Inc - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SR01430LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01430LA): Installation of Stainless Steel Skid shoes. Papas Gary Los Angeles Laboratories Inc - [STC SR00811NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00811NY): Installation of Technisonic Industries Limited TFM-138 series transceiver models. Technisonic Industries Limited - [STC SR01834NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01834NY): Installation of Globalstar Satellite Telephone System. Atlantic Avionics Inc - [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer. J P Instruments - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International ## Related - Other Enstrom Helicopter 480 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-helicopter-480/aircraft.md - The Allison 250 SER 250HP engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-ser-250hp.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.