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1989 Enstrom 280FXPiston Helicopter • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

This 1989 Enstrom 280FX, registered in Ottawa, Canada, is offered for $215,000 USD, including TT straps due at the end of August. The airframe and engine have 1,220 total time, with the engine at 200 hours since overhaul and 200 hours since a full refurbishment in 2019, leaving all components with very low times. The last annual was completed in October 2025, which included a new battery and spark plugs. The main rotor gearbox and tail rotor gearbox each have 1,000 hours remaining before their next overhaul.

The helicopter is equipped with a full gyro panel, a Mode C transponder, a VHF COM radio, a Garmin Area 660, a 406 MHz ELT, an Insight...

Year
1989
Make
Enstrom
Series
280FX
Model
280FX

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Specifications

Category
Piston Helicopter
Intended Use
Training, Utility, Recreational
Seats
3

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,220 hrs
Engine 1 Time
200 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Last Annual October 2025

Avionics

Comms

VHF COM

GPS

Garmin Area 660

Transponder

Mode C Transponder

EMS

Insight G2 - Color Engine Monitor

ELT

406 MHz ELT - ELT

Additional Equipment

Battery

New Battery (October 2025)

Spark Plugs

New Spark Plugs (October 2025)

Strobes

USB Charger

External Power Adapter

Dual Controls

Cargo Hook

Provision for Cargo Hook

Float Provisions

Provision for Floats

Tow Cart

Enstrom Tow Cart Included

Tools

Enstrom Tools Included

Accessories

Accessories Included

TT Straps

AirWolfe TT Straps

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$215,000

Aircraft Location

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Jun 13, 2026: $215,000(+$5,000) - barnstormers

May 9, 2026: $210,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: May 9, 2026

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Asking Price

$215,000