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

Offered at $498,000, this 2013 Enstrom 280FX Shark, registered as N965C with serial number 2137, is a remarkably low-time example, with only 33 hours total time on both the airframe and engine since new. Previously utilized as a display helicopter for Enstrom, it reportedly has no damage history and complete records since new. Maintenance is current with a recent annual inspection completed in April 2026, complemented by a fresh Airwolf TT strap conversion and a fresh strut overhaul. Powered by a Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD engine with 33 hours since new, the helicopter is equipped with a Garmin avionics suite including dual GNS430 GPS/Nav/Comm...

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
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 GPS/Nav/Comm

Comms

Garmin GNS 430 - Dual GPS/Nav/Comm

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 335 - 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

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

$498,000

Aircraft Location

Decatur, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

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

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

Jul 22, 2026: $525,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 16, 2026

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Asking Price

$498,000