# Enstrom Helicopter 480 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3300560 - Manufacturer (registry): ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP - Model: 480 - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft - 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: 14 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-helicopter-480 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 2023-11-07](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 Effective Jan 15, 2002 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more.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) - [SAIB SW-05-81](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-81): . Issued Aug 17, 2005 ## Registered aircraft (14) - [N142CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142CC): [Machinery Service Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACHINERY%20SERVICE%20CO%20INC), [Wiscasset, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Wiscasset), built 1997, S/N 5025 - [N410SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N410SC): [Alfheim II LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALFHEIM%20II%20LLC), [Menomonee Falls, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Menomonee%20Falls), built 1998, S/N 5026 - [N432RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N432RD): [Airdine LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRDINE%20LLC), [San Francisco, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Francisco), built 2002, S/N 5039 - [N480AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480AB): [Bardo Wade](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARDO%20WADE), [Erin, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Erin), built 1996, S/N 5013 - [N480B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480B): [Hagglund Carl D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAGGLUND%20CARL%20D), [Pendleton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Pendleton), built 1995, S/N 5008 - [N480DD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480DD): [Butler William J II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20WILLIAM%20J%20II), [Juntura, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Juntura), built 1996, S/N 5017 - [N480E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480E): [Midtex Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIDTEX%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 1993, S/N 5001 - [N480FH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480FH): [Falcon Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FALCON%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Logan, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Logan), S/N 5009 - [N480FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480FX): [Mansfield Heliflight Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANSFIELD%20HELIFLIGHT%20INC), [Milton, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Milton), built 1998, S/N 5028 - [N480ML](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480ML): [Cline Air Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLINE%20AIR%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Ellensburg, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Ellensburg), built 1998, S/N 5032 - [N480MT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480MT): [Cline Air Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLINE%20AIR%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Ellensburg, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Ellensburg), built 1994, S/N 5003 - [N480RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480RS): [Euroaviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EUROAVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Kematen, built 1999, S/N 5038 - [N480TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480TT): [Santa Lucia Holding](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANTA%20LUCIA%20HOLDING), [Forked River, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Forked%20River), built 1997, S/N 5019 - [N911WF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N911WF): [Helin Bruce A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELIN%20BRUCE%20A%20TRUSTEE), [Flagstaff, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Flagstaff), built 1995, S/N 5006 ## NTSB investigations (5) 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 ERA21LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA016), Oct 10, 2020: Enstrom 480 (N899RT), Woodstock, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to land on a trailer in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. - [NTSB WPR20CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA171), Jun 4, 2020: Enstrom 480 (N130JS), Murphy, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. - [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. - [NTSB CHI01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA075), Jan 25, 2001: Enstrom 480 (N704G), Dryden, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. The dark night was a factor. - [NTSB CHI98LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA339), Sep 16, 1998: Enstrom 480 (N142CC), Green Bay, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a practice autorotation. ## FAA accident and incident reports (6) 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. - [Incident 20260930013249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260930013249I), Sep 30, 2026: Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480 (N480MT), Chelan, WA, Substantial damage. Aircraft was idling on an inclined logging road and slid on the road into side of a hill on the ground damaging tail rotor and boom. - [Accident 20201010019029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201010019029A), Oct 10, 2020: Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480 (N899RT), Putnam, CT, Substantial damage. On October 10, 2020, at approximately 09:00, [privacy data omitted](PIC) and two passengers [privacy data omitted] took off from C44 to brookline NH. The… - [Accident 20200604022119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200604022119A), Jun 4, 2020: Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480 (N130JS), Murphy, ID, Substantial damage. Pilot said he dropped down, was spot spraying white top, as he was going down a draw/meadow grassy area, shut off, ascended 100 to 125 ft, to proceed down the… - [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… - [Accident 20010125006619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010125006619A), Jan 25, 2001: Camair 480 (N704G), Dryden, MI, No damage. (-19) On January 25, 2001, at 1812 EST, an Enstrom 480 helicopter, N704G, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged on impact with a frozen lake… - [Accident 19980916037209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980916037209A), Sep 16, 1998: Enstrm ENSTROM480 (N142CC), Green Bay, WI, Substantial damage. (.19) On September 16, 1998, at 0833 central daylight time, an Enstrom 480, N142CC, operated by a private pilot collided with the terrain while practicing… ## Service difficulty reports (6) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2022FA0000637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000637), Oct 20, 2022: CANOPY. BROKEN. I WAS FLYING AT APPROXIMATELY 5,000' AGL WHEN THE CANOPY DEPARTED THE AIRPLANE. WHEN I REALIZED WHAT HAPPENED, THE AIRPLANE WAS PITCHED DOWN AT ABOUT A 60 DEGRE - [SDR CA991210090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991210090), Nov 10, 1999: ACTUATOR. FAILED. (CAN) ON TAKEOFF, THE NR, N2 DECREASED AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO BEEP INPUT. - [SDR CA990812044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990812044), Jul 23, 1999: NUT. MISSING. (CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BOLT P/N LWB-22-6-58 THAT HOLDS THE END OF THE HYDRAULIC DAMPER WAS PROTRUDING. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REV - [SDR CA980313009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980313009), Feb 24, 1998: EDUCTOR. CRACKED. (CAN) EXHAUST EDUCTOR CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES BOTH ON FORWARD AND AFT EDGES AROUND DOUBLERS. - [SDR CA950515034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA950515034), Apr 11, 1995: WEAR PLATE. WORN. (CAN)WEAR PLATE TABS BROKEN OFF WHERE TABS ATTACH TO PLATE. TABS BROKE DURING PRACTICE RUN ON AUTO ROTATION. - [SDR CA950515033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA950515033), Apr 9, 1995: TRANSMISSION. LEAKING. (CAN)GLASS IN SIGHT INDICATOR LEAKING SLOWLY. LEAK ENOUGH TO MAKE A MESS BUT NOT ENOUGH TO REQUIRE ADDITION OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (21) 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 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 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Camair 480](https://openairdocs.org/model/camair-480): 8 registered aircraft, registry code 1890102 --- 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.