Enstrom F28A HUBA

Enstrom F-28A – Fresh Overhaul Engine & Solid Utility Helicopter

For sale: Enstrom F-28A (S/N 281), a robust and reliable light helicopter with very low-time engine after overhaul and a well-documented maintenance history.

General Information

• Total Time (TT): approx. 2,788 hours
• Year of Manufacture: 1975
• Engine: Lycoming HIO-360-C1A
• Engine Time: approx. 33 hours since overhaul (2024)
• Configuration: Utility, training, or private operations

Key Highlights (Major Value Drivers)

• ✅ Fresh engine overhaul (2024)
  → virtually full 1,500-hour TBO available
• ✅ Long engine calendar time remaining (until 2036)
• ✅ Simple, robust design – known for durability and low operating costs

Maintenance & Airworthiness

• 100-hour / annual inspection valid until approx. September 2026 (~99h remaining)
• ARC valid until September 2026
• Maintained in accordance with approved maintenance program
• All inspections up to date

Component Status

• Engine: ~1,467 hours remaining to TBO
• Main drive components: mid-life condition
• Tail rotor blades: significant remaining life (~1,700h)

???? Aircraft offers balanced component status with strong engine value

Why This Aircraft Stands Out

• ✔ Fresh engine – biggest cost factor already covered
• ✔ Reliable and mechanically simple helicopter
• ✔ Lower acquisition and operating cost compared to R44
• ✔ Ideal for operators prioritizing cost-efficiency and simplicity

Honest Assessment

This is not a modern glass-cockpit helicopter, but a proven, practical machine.

???? The value lies in:

• the fresh engine
• the low acquisition cost
• and the ability to generate hours at minimal investment

Perfect For

• Private owners looking for an affordable helicopter
• Operators needing a low-cost hour builder
• Enthusiasts who value mechanical simplicity and reliability

No VAT, as the AC comes from Privat!