# Enstrom Helicopter 280F - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3300550 - Manufacturer (registry): ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP - Model: 280F - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 3 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H1CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H1CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation - Registered aircraft: 6 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-helicopter-280f Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [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 2002-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-08-03): Main Rotor Transmission and Radius of Upper Fillet of Shaft · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 21 more. Effective May 2, 2002 - [AD 96-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-06-03): Main Rotor Transmission Clutch Assembly · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 6 more. Effective Apr 23, 1996 - [AD 94-17-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-17-15): Main Rotor Feathering Bearing · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 5 more. Effective Sep 15, 1994 - [AD 93-24-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-24-13): Trim System · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280C, 280F, 280FX and 3 more. Effective Aug 26, 1994 - [AD 94-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-13-03): Tail Rotor Spindle Inspection · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280C, 280F, 280FX and 3 more. Effective Aug 12, 1994 - [AD 93-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-15-10): Composite-Wrapped Main Rotor Shaft · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 5 more. Effective Jan 28, 1994 - [AD 90-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-17-03): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Couplings · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 5 more. Effective Sep 7, 1990 - [AD 90-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-17-02): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Couplings · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 6 more. Effective Sep 7, 1990 - [AD 90-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-01-06): Tail Rotor Gearbox · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 6 more. Effective Feb 1, 1990 - [AD 82-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-24-01): Drivebelt Clutch Mechanism · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 3 more. Effective Nov 30, 1982 - [AD 82-16-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-16-09): Main Rotor Blade Grips · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 3 more. Effective Aug 4, 1982 - [AD 81-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-17-01): Starting Vibrator Assemblies · Bendix Starting Vibrator Assemblies, B-2, B-2A and 49 more. Effective Aug 13, 1981 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 - [AD 2001-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-22-01) (historical): Main Rotor Shaft · Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The 280, 280C, 280F and 8 more. Effective Nov 13, 2001 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3) - [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-12-10R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-10R1): Fuel Level Indication. Issued Feb 3, 2012 - [SAIB SW-09-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-09-30): Cracked Pylons. Issued May 27, 2009 ## Registered aircraft (6) - [N280JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N280JS): [Stefanini Joseph M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEFANINI%20JOSEPH%20M), [Akron, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Akron), S/N 1510 - [N3GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3GF): [Rhoads Timothy C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHOADS%20TIMOTHY%20C), [Logan, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Logan), built 1992, S/N 1511 - [N698M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N698M): [Bravo Zulu International Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAVO%20ZULU%20INTERNATIONAL%20LTD), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1982, S/N 1509 - [N811Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N811Z): [Rhoads Timothy C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHOADS%20TIMOTHY%20C), [Logan, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Logan), built 1982, S/N 1508 - [N8623T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8623T): [American Adventure Dreams LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20ADVENTURE%20DREAMS%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1983, S/N 1513 - [N8625Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8625Z): [Macarthur Gerald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACARTHUR%20GERALD), [Hillman, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Hillman), S/N 1519 ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 WPR20FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA016), Oct 25, 2019: Enstrom 280F (N280F), Jordan Valley, OR, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A 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… - [NTSB DEN06CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA048), Mar 15, 2006: Enstrom 280F (N811Z), Peetz, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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. ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) 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 20191025022169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191025022169A), Oct 25, 2019: Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280F (N280F), Jordan Valley, OR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 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… - [Accident 20060315005519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060315005519A), Mar 15, 2006: Enstrm 280F (N811Z), Sterling, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was conducting an aerial photography flight (photographing eagles nests located on canyon walls). Aircraft was hovering in a narrow box canyon when… - [Incident 19980413019659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980413019659I), Apr 13, 1998: Enstrm 280F (N8625Z), Malvern, PA, Minor damage. Engine quit enroute. Autorotated into ball park. Had magneto failure. ## Service difficulty reports (6) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 20010130CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010130CW008), Jan 16, 2001: TUBE. CRACKED. 4130 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 D - [SDR 99ZZZX3968](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3968), Sep 21, 1999: CONDENSER. FAILED. PILOT 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. - [SDR 99ZZZX3563](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3563), Aug 27, 1999: VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. NEW FACTORY OVERHAULED ENGINE RUNNING HIGH OIL TEMPS, SOMETIMES TO RED LINE. REPLACED VERNATHERM VALVE. OIL TEMPS RETURNED TO NORMAL. - [SDR 98ZZZX814](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX814), Feb 4, 1998: SKID LEG. BROKEN. DURING 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 - [SDR 97ZZZX1666](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1666), Mar 31, 1997: CRANKCASE. MISALIGNED. A 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 W - [SDR 95ZZZX2937](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2937), May 26, 1995: VALVE. CRIMP NUT LOOSE. ENGINE 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 IN ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (39) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SR03173CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03173CH): Installation of Isolair Innovator 11 Model 3900-280 Spray System. Isolair Inc - [STC SR00063DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00063DE): Installation of Inframetrics IRTV-445G infrared imaging system. Dart Aerospace Company - [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 SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 SR00568NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00568NY): Installation of remote mounted oil filter, model AFC-500 or AFC-600, and kit AFC-K014. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments - [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 SH4061NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4061NM): Installation of Pneumatic Door Actuators. Air Comm Corporation - [STC SR03353CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03353CH): Installation of Aspen Avionics Evolution Primary and Multi-Functional Flight Displays. AspenSTC Inc - [STC SR02232LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02232LA): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA4172NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4172NM): Installation of Aviation Development oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SR01430LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01430LA): Installation of Stainless Steel Skid shoes. Papas Gary Los Angeles Laboratories Inc - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA2687NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2687NM): Installation of Truboplus/ Electronics Int'l gauges and switches. Aero Manufacturing Inc - [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer. J P Instruments - [STC SA00238SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00238SE): Installation of Aviation Development Corporation's sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SR00179DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00179DE): Installation of Oilamatic preoiler system. Oilamatic Inc - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SA2350NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA3862NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International - [STC SA2867NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2867NM): Installation of Turboplus/ Electronics Int'l digital temperature gauges. Turboplus, Inc. Lists 280 Series - [STC SA2190NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International - [STC SH592GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH592GL): Install Tayburn Electronics microwave antennae, microwave transmitter, and microwave receiver to landing gear skid. Airborne Microwave, Inc - [STC SA2386SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2386SW): Installation of S.A.F.E., EGT, CHT Systems. Avicon Development Corporation - [STC SA2350NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM) (historical): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories. 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