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1980 Enstrom 280C SharkPiston Helicopter • Orehova vas, Slovenia

This 1980 Enstrom 280C Shark, registered as S5-HCU and bearing serial number 1191, is offered for sale at $115,690 and represents a well-maintained example of the classic piston helicopter. The airframe shows 1,959.5 total hours and was completely overhauled in 2020, during which it was checked for cracks and repainted. The exterior was painted in 2019 and is described as “as new,” with the helicopter kept in a hangar. The main rotor blades have 230 hours since new, while the MR head has been upgraded with TT straps and new dampers installed 150 hours ago, with 981 hours remaining on the main rotor hub and main rotor gearbox. The tail rotor...

Year
1980
Make
Enstrom
Series
280C
Model
280C Shark
Tail #
S5-HCU
Serial #
1191

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Specifications

Category
Piston Helicopter
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
3

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,959.5 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,959.5 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Airworthy: Yes

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650

Comms

Garmin GTN 650 - GTN and EASA VFR certified classic avionics

Additional Equipment

Dual Controls

Heater

Tires

New tyres on wheels

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2019
Paint Year
2019
Interior Notes
Training pilot + instructor (dual control) or 1 crew + 2 passengers. Completely refurbished, blue/beige leather on seats, black leather on controls and cockpit.
Exterior Notes
As new, in very good condition, helicopter in hangar.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
HIO-360-E1BD
Engine Power
205 HP

Asking Price

$115,690

Aircraft Location

Orehova vas, Slovenia

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 16, 2026: $115,690(+$325) - controller

Aug 1, 2026: $115,365(+$1,684) - controller

Jul 28, 2026: $113,681(-$412) - controller

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Asking Price

$115,690