# N480VC: 2005 Enstrom Helicopter 480B - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Enstrom Helicopter 480B](https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-helicopter-480b) (registry code 3300561, 5 seats) - Engine: [Rolls-Royce 250-C20W](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c20w) (registry code 54189) - Data sheets: [TCDS H1CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H1CE) (The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation), [TCDS E4CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4CE) (Rolls-Royce Corporation) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 5084 - Year built: 2005 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: June 15, 2023 - Certificate issued: June 30, 2023 - Expires: June 30, 2030 - Mode S code: A5EA77 - Registered owner: [Sn5084 Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SN5084%20INC%20TRUSTEE) - Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 39.7452° N, 75.5937° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19805, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=480VC - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480VC From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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): 18 in force ### Matched by airframe (Enstrom Helicopter 480B) - [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 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 (Rolls-Royce 250-C20W) - [AD 2022-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-10-06): Turbine Section · Rolls-Royce 250-C20, 250-C20B, 250-C20C (T63-A-720) and 9 more. Effective Jun 28, 2022 - [AD 2018-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-13-01): Turbine Governor · Rolls-Royce 250-C10 (T63-A-5), 250-C18, 250-C18A and 24 more. Effective Aug 16, 2018 - [AD 2006-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-04): Inspection of the fuel nozzle screen · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 43 more. Effective Sep 7, 2006 - [AD 2006-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-13-06): Gas producer rotor assembly tie bolts · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 16 more. Effective Jul 26, 2006 - [AD 2005-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-10-13): Turbine energy absorbing ring · Rolls-Royce 250-B17B, 250-B17C, 250-B17D and 7 more. Effective Jun 22, 2005 - [AD 2004-26-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-26-09): Compressor Adaptor Couplings · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 8 more. Effective Feb 8, 2005 - [AD 2001-24-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-12): Helical Torquemeter Gearshaft Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17C, 250-B17D and 13 more. Effective Dec 19, 2001 - [AD 98-24-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-28): Main Fuel Control Bellows · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 36 more. Effective Jan 7, 1999 - [AD 96-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-19-01): Superior Air Parts Manufacture Approval (PMA) Bearings · Rolls-Royce 250-B15G, 250-B17F, 250-B17F/1 and 17 more. Effective Sep 26, 1996 - [AD 88-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-17-01): Fuel Controls · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 26 more. Effective Mar 1, 1989 - [AD 82-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-24-05): Control Assembly and Power Turbine Governor Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 43 more. Effective Nov 26, 1982 - [AD 77-15-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-15-12): Power Turbine Coupling Nut · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 23 more. Effective Sep 23, 1977 ### 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 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 - [AD 2017-18-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-18-14) (historical): Turbine Section · Rolls-Royce 250-C20, 250-C20B, 250-C20F and 8 more. Effective Oct 13, 2017 - [AD 2015-02-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-22) (historical): Repetitive visual inspections · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 15 more. Effective Mar 9, 2015 - [AD 2004-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-09) (historical): Fuel nozzle · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 40 more. Effective Jan 5, 2005 - [AD 2001-20-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-51) (historical): Helical Torquemeter Gearshaft Assembly · 250-B17, 250-B17C, 250-B17D and 12 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force) - [SAIB SW-12-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-45): Garmin Model 400W/500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Issued Oct 3, 2012 - [SAIB SW-05-81](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-81): . Issued Aug 17, 2005 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N480VC. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N480VC. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. ## Related - Other Enstrom Helicopter 480B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-helicopter-480b/aircraft.md - STCs for the Enstrom Helicopter 480B: https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-helicopter-480b/stcs.md - The Rolls-Royce 250-C20W engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c20w.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.