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1988 Enstrom 280FXPiston Helicopter • Pensacola, FL, USA

This 1988 Enstrom 280FX, registered as N88ZH with serial number 2023, is currently listed at $235,000 and based in Pensacola, Florida. The seller, Trinity Aviation, notes a significant price reduction and describes the helicopter as having undergone a complete restoration. It has a total time of 2,230 hours on the airframe and comes with a fresh annual inspection and a new turbo.

Key equipment includes a Garmin GTX 327 transponder, King KY 197A TSO radio, Garmin GPS 150XL, PS PM 3000 intercom, M800 Davtron chronometer, digital TIT and CHT gauges, and a GDL 82 for ADS-B. New components installed include a TT strap (valued at $12,000), a...

Year
1988
Make
Enstrom
Series
280FX
Model
280FX
Tail #
N88ZH
Serial #
2023

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Specifications

Category
Piston Helicopter
Intended Use
Training, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,230 hrs
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GPS 150XL

Comms

King KY 197A - KY TSO

ADSB

Garmin GDL 82 - GDL ADSB

Audio

PS PM 3000 - PS PM Intercom

Traffic

Garmin GTX 327

Additional Equipment

Instrument

Digital TIT and CHT

Chronometer

Davtron M800 - Chronometer

Ground Handling

Battery operated helo tow cart with modification to be pulled by tow hitch. Mounted and removable ground handling wheels.

Doors

Removable doors with air vents.

Miscellaneous

New throttle grips. Dual standard GA 2 prong mic/phone jacks. Custom fuel dipstick.

Baggage

Baggage compartment with lockable baggage door.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Power
New Turbo

Asking Price

$235,000

Aircraft Location

Pensacola, FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Dec 22, 2025: $235,000(-$24,000) - controller

Aug 25, 2025: $259,000(-$1,000) - controller

Jun 26, 2025: $260,000(+$20,000) - aso

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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Asking Price

$235,000