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2013 Enstrom 280FX SharkPiston Helicopter • Decatur, TX, USA

This 2013 Enstrom 280FX Shark, registration N965C, serial number 2137, is offered for sale at 425,000 USD from Decatur, Texas. It presents with just 33 hours total time since new on both the airframe and the Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD engine, making it about as close to a new helicopter as available without the new-build price or wait. Previously a display helicopter for Enstrom, it has no damage history and complete records since new.

The aircraft has completed a recent annual inspection in April 2026, along with a fresh Airwolf TT strap conversion and fresh strut overhaul. Avionics include dual Garmin GNS430 GPS/Nav/Comm units, a Garmin GTX335...

Year
2013
Make
Enstrom
Series
280FX
Model
280FX Shark
Tail #
N965C
Serial #
2137

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Specifications

Category
Piston Helicopter
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
33 hrs
Engine 1 Time
33 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete records since new
Inspection Status
Complete Records Since New; Recent Annual Inspection: April 2026; Fresh Airwolf TT Strap Conversion; Fresh Strut Overhaul

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430 - Dual GNS GPS/Nav/Comm

Comms

Garmin GNS 430 - Dual GNS GPS/Nav/Comm

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 335 - GTX Transponder with ADS-B Out

EMS

Insight Graphic Engine Monitor

PFD

Attitude Indicator

mfdd

Directional Gyro

Additional Equipment

Engine Accessories

Airwolf Remote Oil Filter - w/STC

Lighting

Orion 600 - Wingtip Position Lights

Ground Handling

Ground Handling Wheels

Baggage

Baggage Compartment

Controls

Dual Controls

Charging System

Dual USB Chargers (USB-A and USB-C)

Attitude Indicator

Directional Gyro

Baggage Compartment

Dual Controls

USB Chargers

USB Charger - Dual USB (USB-A and USB-C)

Ground Handling Wheels

Wingtip Position Lights

Orion 600 - Wingtip Position Lights

Oil Filter

Airwolf Remote Oil Filter - w/STC

Airwolf Remote Oil Filter

Airwolf Remote Oil Filter w/STC

Airwolf Remote Oil Filter w/STC

Airwolf Remote Oil Filter - w/STC

Orion 600 Wingtip Position Lights

Dual USB Chargers (USB-A and USB-C)

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
10/10
Paint Rating
10/10
Interior Notes
Fresh interior: black and red leather
Exterior Notes
New paint: red with black accent stripe

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD

Asking Price

$425,000

Aircraft Location

Decatur, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 1, 2026: $425,000(-$73,000) - controller

Aug 4, 2026: $498,000(-$47,000) - trade-a-plane

Jul 28, 2026: $545,000(+$20,000) - controller

+2 more price changes

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First Seen: Jul 16, 2026

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Asking Price

$425,000