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Enstrom Helicopter 280F

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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 3300550

Manufacturer (registry)
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Model
280F
Registry code
3300550
Registered
6 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
3
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH1CE
Holder
The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 9

1981Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 19

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1981In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

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Registered aircraft · 6

N280JSStefanini Joseph M · Akron, OHS/N 1510N3GFRhoads Timothy C · Logan, NMBuilt 1992 · S/N 1511N698MBravo Zulu International Ltd · Las Vegas, NVBuilt 1982 · S/N 1509N811ZRhoads Timothy C · Logan, NMBuilt 1982 · S/N 1508N8623TAmerican Adventure Dreams LLC · Dover, DEBuilt 1983 · S/N 1513N8625ZMacarthur Gerald · Hillman, MIS/N 1519
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NTSB investigations · 2

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR20FA016Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEnstrom 280F · Jordan Valley, ORA partial loss of engine power due to a worn engine air induction hose, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the hose, and the pilot’s decision to fly…Oct 25, 2019 · N280F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom 280F · Peetz, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering resulting in an impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the gusty winds, downdrafts, and box canyon.Mar 15, 2006 · N811Z · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 3

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20191025022169AEnstrom Helicopter 280F · Jordan Valley, OROn 10/25/2019 at approximately 1400 local, helicopter N280F impacted the ground 24 miles south of adrian, Oregon. There were two souls onboard, one received serious injuries and one fatal. The flight left the caldwell, Idaho airport that afternoon for a trip…Oct 25, 2019 · N280F · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20060315005519AEnstrm 280F · Sterling, CO(-23) Pilot was conducting an aerial photography flight (photographing eagles nests located on canyon walls). Aircraft was hovering in a narrow box canyon when it experienced inordinately severe gusting winds. The sudden winds caused the aircraft to yaw to…Mar 15, 2006 · N811Z · Substantial damageIncident 19980413019659IEnstrm 280F · Malvern, PAEngine quit enroute. Autorotated into ball park. Had magneto failure.Apr 13, 1998 · N8625Z · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 6

SDR 20010130CW008Tube · cracked4130 TUBING WAS FOUND CRACKED BETWEEN LEFT FORWARD GEARBOX MOUNT AND LEFT REAR GEARBOX MOUNT. PROBABLE CAUSE, METAL FATIGUE. AC IS 20 YR OLD WITH 5503 HRS. AC DID HAVE HARD LANDING YEARS AGO AT LESS THAN 1000 HRS ON AIRFRAME. POSSIBLE FRAME WAS SUBJECTED TOJan 16, 2001 · N199TV · Enstrm 280F · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 99ZZZX3968Condenser · failedPILOT REPORTED A ONE PER REV VIBRATION ON BURP IN HELICOPTER DURING FLIGHT. DURING A MAGNETO CHECK, ENGINE WOULD CONTINUE TO RUN WITH IGNITION IN OFF POSITION. MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO ARN-AIR FOR INSPECTION. IT WAS FOUND THAT ONE CONDENSER FAILED BUSep 21, 1999 · N199TV · Enstrm 280F · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX3563Valve · malfunctionedNEW FACTORY OVERHAULED ENGINE RUNNING HIGH OIL TEMPS, SOMETIMES TO RED LINE. REPLACED VERNATHERM VALVE. OIL TEMPS RETURNED TO NORMAL.Aug 27, 1999 · N199TV · Enstrm 280F · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 98ZZZX814Skid Leg · brokenDURING GROUND HANDLING OF THE HELICOPTER, THE LEFT AFT LANDING GEAR LEG PN 28-17132-4 BROKE DUE TO INTERNAL CORROSION. THE 4130 TUBING IS NOT SEALED AND FLYING IN RAIN OR BY WASHING AIRCRAFT WATER CAN ENTER TUBING AND HAS NO WAY OF DRAINING OUT. ENSTROM SDB 0Feb 4, 1998 · N199TV · Enstrm 280F · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 97ZZZX1666Crankcase · misalignedA FACTORY OVERHAULED ENGINE WAS INSTALLED. ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE METAL. WHEN OIL WAS DRAINED, IT LOOKED LIKE ALUMINUM PAINT. AN OIL SAMPLE AND FILTER ELEMENT WERE SENT TO FACTORY. FACTORY REQUESTED THAT ENGINE BE REMOVED AND SENT IN FOR REPAIR. TIME ON EMar 31, 1997 · N199TV · Enstrm 280F · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 95ZZZX2937Valve · crimp nut looseENGINE WAS JUST RECENTLY OVERHAULED BY AN EASTROM DEALER IN SPRINGFIELD, MO. ON THE FIRST 50-HOUR INSPECTION, THE VERNATHERM VALVE, PN 75944, WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION TO COMPLY WITH LYC SB518C. THE VALVE HAD A LOOSE CRIMP NUT AND VALVE CONE HAD WORN GROOVEMay 26, 1995 · N199TV · Enstrm 280F · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
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STCs that may be installed · 39

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SR03173CHInstallation of Isolair Innovator 11 Model 3900-280 Spray SystemIsolair Inc.STC SR00063DEInstallation of Inframetrics IRTV-445G infrared imaging system.Dart Aerospace CompanySTC SH3319NMInstallation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,Precise Flight Inc
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