Flight safety techniques taught to avoid these dangerous situations in other helicopter designs are only a mention to enstrom pilots. As i understand the 280 became the 280c when enstrom added a turbo and a 280f when the engine was increased to 225bhp. Enstrom 280c shark, singleengine threeseat light helicopter. The company produces three models, the f28, the more aerodynamic 280 and the turbinepowered 480, each with their own variants. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive ad for enstrom helicopter corporation enstrom model f28c, f28c2, f28f, 280c, 280f, 280fx th28, 480, and 480b helicopters with certain trim relays to require modifying and testing the lateral and longitudinal cyclic trim actuator assemblies. Rotorcraft flight manual purchases can be made by contacting enstrom customer support at. Enstrom 280 c for sale buy a enstrom 280 c 350150 avbuyer. Privately owned canadian helicopter with exceptional maintenance. It is powered by a turbocharged, horizontallyopposed 4cylinder lycoming engine.
Manufacturers eligible serial numbers for model f28a. Our flight school just sold our schweizer 300c due to parts unavailability and we are days away from getting an enstrom 280fx. Enstrom 280c autorotation practicing autorotations at lbbl airport in an enstrom 280c shark helicopter. Model f28a, f28c, f28f, 280c, 280f, and 280fx helicopters are eligible for installation of a cargo hook in accordance with enstrom drawing 2822000 for the. This pdf is skillfully known baby book in the world, of course many people will attempt to own it.
Enstrom 280c maintenance manual enstrom recommended maintenance inspection intervals are published in ge maintenance manual sei580 280c, 280f, and 280fx as long related documents from enstrom maintenance manual. Recently completed a full enstrom factory annual with numerous upgrades and helicopter will be delivered with factory airframe warranty. Enstrom helicopter model 280 pilots flight manual aircraft. If you require a release to have your manual or revision printed at a print shop, please email the tech pub admin. Flight manual sn 1020, 1023 through 1123 caa accepted as air 2170 enstrom 280c operators manual and faaapproved rotorcraft flight manual sn 1124 and up, or as modified in accordance with enstrom.
This proven main rotor design has flown over 4,000,000 flight hours without a catastrophic failure. Flight manual sn 1020, 1023 through 1123 caa accepted as air 2170 enstrom 280c operators manual and faaapproved rotorcraft flight manual sn 1124 and up, or as modified in. Enstrom 280c operators manual and faaapproved rotorcraft. These inspection checklists are intended for aircraft operating under normal.
Vertical advantage helicopters enstrom helicopters. Enstrom 280c, 1977 for sale on transglobal aviation. We currently have 1 new or used enstrom 280c aircraft for sale. Read book enstrom 480b manual looks like a stuck left pedal. This manual contains the operating instructions, procedures.
Flight manual s n 1124 and up, or as modified in accordance with enstrom. We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive ad for enstrom helicopter corporation enstrom model f28c, f28c2, f 28f, 280c, 280f, 280fx, th28, 480, and 480b helicopters to add another trim relay to the applicability and to revise the modification instructions. Enstrom f28c, 280, 280c mm 1977 helicopter rotor aviation. Flight manual sn 1124 and up, or as modified in accordance with enstrom.
The defense of why you can receive and acquire this enstrom flight manual sooner is that this is the. The copilot flight controls may be removed to accommodate passengers or cargo. Refer to thetechnical publications status link under the technical support page of the enstrom helicopter website for the current revision level of the 280c rotorcraft flight manual. A tour of the enstrom factory a tour of the enstrom factory and process. If you are looking for a great flying late model 480b with low tt coupled with the confidence a fa. Enstrom f 28f280f series maintenance manual revision 10, dated feb 719, applies to the enstrom f 28f280f series maintenance manual. Hot engine start in the enstrom f28 f the enstrom helicopter f28 f has a lycoming 360 engine. The aircraft us operated by a large number of small commercial and flight training operators. Being based in the uk has anyone any experience flying either model at maximum all up weight. Enstrom 280fx enstrom 280fx flight test the enstrom flight manual clearly as we transitioned away from the. Enstrom 280c operators manual and faaapproved rotorcraft flight manual sn 1124 and up, or as modified in accordance with enstrom drawing 2805 report no. This is a potentially hazardous condition far more pronounced in 2bladed rotor systems. Refer to table 49 for components with recommended overhaul cycles established by enstrom helicopter corporation and other component manufacturers. This item is sold for historical and reference only.
Details airframe enstrom helicopter 280, 280c, 280f, 280fx. The enstrom f28 and 280 are a family of small, light pistonengined helicopters produced by the enstrom helicopter corporation. Even primary flight instruction in an enstrom typically includes full touchdown landings without power, demonstration of low rotor rpm, and low gpush overs that are rarely taught in other helicopters. February 9, 2001 revision 24, dated may 2, 2019, applies to the enstrom 480b operators and faa approved rotorcraft flight manual, dated february 9, 2001. Maintenance manuals enstrom helicopter corporation. Enstrom 280c specifications, cabin dimensions, speed. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format.
Mast bumping can cause the rotor system to separate from the helicopter. Electronic manual subscriptions are also available for purchase through atp at. The enstrom f28 and 280 are a family of small, light piston engine powered helicopters. The f28a is an excellent flight training helicopter due to its forgiving flight characteristics and extreme margin of safety. Read book enstrom flight manual directly after purchasing. This 280c turbo shark is the log book time out on major components and need the grand visit to the enstrom mro workshop, est. Helicopter flight training with hogs in the enstrom 280 fx get amazon no. Enstrom f28c, 280, 280c mm 1977 free ebook download as pdf file. Enstrom 280fx operator manual and faa approved rotorcraft flight manual. Details airframe enstrom helicopter 280, 280c, 280f. A lot of training material will need to be established and im looking for a helping hand. Annual and mandatory inspection of airframe and power plant is due dec 2009.
This 2passenger rotorcraft from enstrom has a range of 0250 nm. Flying an aircraft with a correlated, or governed throttle is an extremely simple transition once a student is proficient with a manual throttle. Enstrom 280fx and f28f series helicopter pilot training. Are any flight manuals or training manuals that you could share in pdf format. Enstrom helicopter model 280 pilots flight manual disclaimer. Since delivering their first helicopter shortly after federal aviation administration type certification of the f28 model in april 1965, enstrom helicopter has produced as of 2007 approx. This is an unedited runthrough of startup procedures for my 1978 enstrom 280c helicopter. Note refer to the latest revision of textronlycoming service instruction no. Maintenance manuals mm always check the enstrom technical publications status sheet found on the technical support homepage to verify you are using the latest revision of the mm.
Engine failure during flight below 80 mph fm1023 this electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Enstrom 280fx operator manual and faa approved rotorcraft. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. The enstrom f28a, our primary training helicopter, has a manual throttle control. The enstrom f28 and 280 are a family of small, light piston engine powered helicopters produced by the enstrom helicopter corporation. Manual and faa approved rotorcraft flight manual, as well as the f28c280c maintenance manual, except as noted otherwise. Enstrokm helicopter model 280 pilot s flight manual. Aug 31, 2016 this is an unedited runthrough of startup procedures for my 1978 enstrom 280c helicopter. Illustrated parts catalogue enstrom illustrated parts catalogue for helicopter models. Rotorcraft flight manuals enstrom helicopter corporation. Sep 12, 2011 hot engine start in the enstrom f28 f the enstrom helicopter f28 f has a lycoming 360 engine. Service letters and service bulletins as published by enstrom helicopter. Hot engine start in the enstrom f28 f helicopter online.
Enstrom helicopter heli expo 2018 part 1 enstrom helicopter heli expo 2018 part 1. I am looking at getting an enstrom and wondered what the differences between the 280 models is. On 26 january 2015 an enstrom 280fx crashed at erie, colorado, following the separation of its. Helicopter startup and takeoff enstrom 280c youtube. Operator manual and faa approved rotorcraft flight manual.