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1988 Enstrom 280FXPiston Helicopter • Pensacola, FL, USA

This 1988 Enstrom 280FX, registration N88ZH, presents as a comprehensively restored piston helicopter with a total airframe time of 2,230 hours. The aircraft has just received a fresh annual inspection and features a significant list of new components, including a new turbocharger, a TT strap, a Sky-Tec starter, steps, wheel dolly mounts, and fine wire spark plugs with baffling. The avionics suite is equipped for modern operations with a Garmin GTX 327 transponder, a King KY 197A TSO comm radio, a Garmin GPS 150XL, a PS PM 3000 intercom, and a GDL 82 for ADS-B compliance.

The helicopter is outfitted with several practical enhancements such...

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

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Specifications

Category
Piston Helicopter
Intended Use
Utility, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,230 hrs
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GPS 150XL

Comms

King KY 197A - KY TSO

Audio

PS PM 3000 - PS PM Intercom

ADSB

Garmin GDL 82 - GDL ADSB

Additional Equipment

Chronometer

Davtron M800 - Chronometer

Engine Monitoring

Digital TIT and CHT

Tow Cart

Battery operated helo Tow cart with a modification to be pulled by a tow hitch

Doors

Removable doors with air vents

Throttle Grips

New throttle grips

Audio Jacks

Dual standard GA 2 prong mic/phone jacks

Ground Handling

Mounted and removable ground handling wheels

Baggage Compartment

Baggage compartment with lockable baggage door

Fuel Dipstick

Custom fuel dipstick

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
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