# Enstrom Helicopter 480B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3300561
- Manufacturer (registry): ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
- Model: 480B
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H1CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H1CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 59
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-helicopter-480b

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 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Historical (superseded or no longer in force):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 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) (2)

- [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

## Registered aircraft (59, first 50)

- [N145NR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N145NR): [State Of Minnesota Dnr Enforcement Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STATE%20OF%20MINNESOTA%20DNR%20ENFORCEMENT%20AVIATION), [Grand Rapids, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Grand%20Rapids), S/N 5096
- [N208RJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N208RJ): [Boswell Fredric R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOSWELL%20FREDRIC%20R), [Amherst, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Amherst), built 2014, S/N 5190
- [N274ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N274ST): [Vertical Lift LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERTICAL%20LIFT%20LLC), [Cody, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Cody), built 2007, S/N 5107
- [N2992Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2992Z): [Euroaviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EUROAVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Kematen, built 2009, S/N 5130
- [N307RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N307RL): [Wellevaluations LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLEVALUATIONS%20LLC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 2006, S/N 5098
- [N32EN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32EN): [Enstrom Helicopter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENSTROM%20HELICOPTER%20CORP), [Menominee, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Menominee), built 2025, S/N 5260
- [N420LE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N420LE): [Cox Robert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COX%20ROBERT%20D), [Girdwood, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Girdwood), built 2006, S/N 5101
- [N44SZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44SZ): [Enstrom Helicopter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENSTROM%20HELICOPTER%20CORP), [Menominee, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Menominee), built 2009, S/N 5131
- [N451LE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451LE): [Enstrom Helicopter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENSTROM%20HELICOPTER%20CORP), [Menominee, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Menominee), built 2026, S/N 5262
- [N451NE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451NE): [Enstrom Helicopter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENSTROM%20HELICOPTER%20CORP), [Menominee, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Menominee), built 2026, S/N 5263
- [N451RE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451RE): [Enstrom Helicopter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENSTROM%20HELICOPTER%20CORP), [Menominee, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Menominee), built 2026, S/N 5265
- [N456KJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N456KJ): [Taod Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAOD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Elkhart, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Elkhart), built 2016, S/N 5238
- [N46DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46DK): [Wrong Bros Ranch LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRONG%20BROS%20RANCH%20LLC), [Lake Havasu City, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Lake%20Havasu%20City), built 1996, S/N 5014
- [N4806](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4806): [Tenessee Helicopter Sales & Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TENESSEE%20HELICOPTER%20SALES%20%26%20SERVICE%20INC), [Bolivar, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Bolivar), S/N 5092
- [N480AJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480AJ): [Ramos Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAMOS%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Arvada, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Arvada), S/N 5104
- [N480CJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480CJ): [Centrix Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRIX%20AIR%20INC), [Central Point, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Central%20Point), built 2008, S/N 5123
- [N480EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480EH): [Sloflight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLOFLIGHT%20LLC), [Ogden, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Ogden), built 2002, S/N 5046
- [N480EN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480EN): [Enstrom Helicopter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENSTROM%20HELICOPTER%20CORP), [Menominee, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Menominee), built 2025, S/N 5259
- [N480GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480GB): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 2008, S/N 5128
- [N480HC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480HC): [Hangar Seven LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANGAR%20SEVEN%20LLC), [Penn Yan, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Penn%20Yan), built 2007, S/N 5112
- [N480JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480JB): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 2007, S/N 5108
- [N480JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480JS): [Richard Smith Farms Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHARD%20SMITH%20FARMS%20INC), [Rexburg, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Rexburg), built 2008, S/N 5125
- [N480L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480L): [Irrg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IRRG%20LLC), [Kane, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Kane), built 2008, S/N 5124
- [N480LR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480LR): [Double Diamond Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOUBLE%20DIAMOND%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Big Horn, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Big%20Horn), S/N 5103
- [N480M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480M): [New Course Aviation Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20COURSE%20AVIATION%20CO), [Golden, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Golden), S/N 5222
- [N480MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480MD): [J&H Aicraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%26H%20AICRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Berrien Springs, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Berrien%20Springs), built 2007, S/N 5115
- [N480MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480MH): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 2009, S/N 5129
- [N480MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480MM): [Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20LLC), [Madison, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Madison), built 2001, S/N 5040
- [N480MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480MS): [Hamm Equipment Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMM%20EQUIPMENT%20INC), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 2003, S/N 5052
- [N480PP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480PP): [Helo 1 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELO%201%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N 5120
- [N480PQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480PQ): [Plaquemines Parish Sheriff'S Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLAQUEMINES%20PARISH%20SHERIFF'S%20OFFICE), [Belle Chasse, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Belle%20Chasse), built 2008, S/N 5117
- [N480SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480SH): [Casciani LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASCIANI%20LLC), [Webster, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Webster), built 2004, S/N 5063
- [N480TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480TH): [Troubleshooter Network Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROUBLESHOOTER%20NETWORK%20INC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2005, S/N 5077
- [N480TR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480TR): [Adlr Heli Inc Owner Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADLR%20HELI%20INC%20OWNER%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2005, S/N 5076
- [N480V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480V): [Propwash LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PROPWASH%20LLC), [Mesquite, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Mesquite), built 2003, S/N 5057
- [N480VA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480VA): [Fliege Jetzt LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLIEGE%20JETZT%20LLC), [Loveland, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Loveland), built 2016, S/N 5237
- [N480VC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480VC): [Sn5084 Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SN5084%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2005, S/N 5084
- [N481SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N481SH): [Rhoads Timothy C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHOADS%20TIMOTHY%20C), [Logan, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Logan), built 2004, S/N 5075
- [N482MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N482MH): [Drd Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Park City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Park%20City), built 2005, S/N 5086
- [N483SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N483SH): [Sharkeys Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHARKEYS%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [West Lebanon, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/West%20Lebanon), built 2016, S/N 5236
- [N484MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N484MH): [New Course Aviation Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20COURSE%20AVIATION%20CO), [Golden, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Golden), built 2005, S/N 5085
- [N484TJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N484TJ): [Sky High Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20HIGH%20LEASING%20LLC), [Montrose, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Montrose), S/N 5097
- [N48FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48FS): [Owen Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OWEN%20JAY), [Wolf Creek, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Wolf%20Creek), built 2006, S/N 5091
- [N48N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48N): [Enstrom Helicopter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENSTROM%20HELICOPTER%20CORP), [Menominee, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Menominee), built 2023, S/N 5255
- [N540EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N540EH): [Enstrom Helicopter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENSTROM%20HELICOPTER%20CORP), [Menominee, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Menominee), built 2026, S/N 5264
- [N54FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54FS): [Couch Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUCH%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2006, S/N 5089
- [N551EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N551EH): [Enstrom Helicopter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENSTROM%20HELICOPTER%20CORP), [Menominee, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Menominee), S/N 5267
- [N552EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N552EH): [Enstrom Helicopter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENSTROM%20HELICOPTER%20CORP), [Menominee, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Menominee), S/N 5266
- [N56DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56DK): [Deka Research & Development Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEKA%20RESEARCH%20%26%20DEVELOPMENT%20CORP), [Manchester, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Manchester), built 2009, S/N 5127
- [N571QX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N571QX): [South County Helicopter LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20COUNTY%20HELICOPTER%20LLC), [Pilot Rock, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Pilot%20Rock), built 2005, S/N 5080

All 59: https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-helicopter-480b/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 ERA17WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA183), May 10, 2017: Enstrom Helicopter 480B (N480W), Fundres, Italy, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CEN09WA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA390), May 28, 2009: Enstrom Helicopter 480B (N878EE), Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN05LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA102), Jun 29, 2005: Enstrom 480B (N480EH), Scofield, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Contributing factor's include the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.

## 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 20140516010989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140516010989A), May 16, 2014: Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480B (N306RP), Punta Cana, Destroyed. The dominican republic aviation authority should questions the pilot ability to perform a successfull autorotation. The area shown in the pictures of the…
- [Incident 20130125001409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130125001409I), Jan 25, 2013: Enstrom Helicopter Corp 480B (N145NR), Emily, MN, Minor damage. While crusing at 1900 ft MSL, 100 indicated airspeed approx. 100 knots, pilot stated that aircraft pitched up, with a simultaneous bang, 70 degree left yaw and…
- [Accident 20050629011989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050629011989A), Jun 29, 2005: Enstrm ENSTROM480 (N480EH), Scofield, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was conducting a low level photo mission of property. Pressure altitude was approximately 7,435 MSL, temperature 24 degrees c, calculation…

## 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 SR02120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02120SE): Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System. Garmin International 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 SR03208CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03208CH): Installation of Lifeport, Inc. MedDeck Litter Kit. Helicopter Specialties, Inc
- [STC SR09643RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09643RC): Installation of the L3 AN/AR-154 TACAN System and Sandel SN3500 EHSI System. Helicopter Specialties, Inc
- [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 SR02232LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02232LA): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin AT Inc
- [STC SR01430LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01430LA): Installation of Stainless Steel Skid shoes. Papas Gary Los Angeles Laboratories 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

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