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1988 ENSTROM 280FX SHARK Piston Helicopters SOLD
Starts from the median asking price of 117 comparable Helicopter listings ($595,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -4,269 hr vs comps +8.5%
- Engine time +4,337 hr vs comps -20.0%
- ADS-B (33% of comps) +13.3%
- Market supply: 5 for sale of 52 FAA-registered -3.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Enstrom 280FX SHARK Piston Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 2,111 hrs |
| Engine time | 8154 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PS PM3000 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Fresh September 2026 annual with tons of time left on all components. New turbo, new dampers, newly overhauled struts, Ship has been maintained meticulously by Enstrom certified IA's and flown regularly. Only selling because I have a new ship. Upholstry and exterior is a 9. Will help buyer with insurance checkout. This is a great looking bird in and out. Times sheet is in the photos. 2116.6 airframe hours complete restoration in 2023. Aircraft is in meticulous condition and hanger kept.
Modifications
Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD with 815.4 hours SMOH.
Avionics
Garmin GTX 327, GPS 150XL, Nav, King KX155 nav/com, PM3000 intercom, ADSB out.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Previous listing for N88ZH
1988 ENSTROM 280FX
- Then asking
- $260k
- Airframe
- 2,230 hrs
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Last flight
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