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Rev. 6
Feb 21/12
ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR MANUAL
AND
FAA APPROVED
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
* * * * *
REPORT NO. 28-AC-020
TYPE CERTIFICATE NO. H1CE
HELICOPTER SERIAL NO.
HELICOPTER REGISTRATION NO.
* * * * *
THIS MANUAL MUST BE CARRIED IN THE HELICOPTER
AT ALL TIMES. SECTIONS 2, 3, 4, AND 5 ARE FAA
APPROVED. SECTION 10 INCLUDES SUPPLEMENTS TO
THE TYPE CERTIFICATE WHICH ARE FAA APPROVED
IF SO DESIGNATED.
FAA APPROVED BY:
FOR MANAGER
CHICAGO AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION OFFICE
CENTRAL REGION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
FAA APPROVAL DATE:____________________________
THE ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION
2209 22ND STREET
MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN 49858-3515
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LOG OF REVISIONS
Rev.
No. Date FAA Approved
1 Jul 12/85 G. Louser
2 Dec 14/88 P. Moe
3 May 22/89 P. Moe
4 Jan 11/91 R. Adler
5 Jun 8/07 J. Miess
6 Mar 26/12 S. Lardinois
7 Jul 9/12 J. Miess
8 Feb 11/13 J. Miess
9 Nov 26/13 R. D. McElroy
10 Jul 27/15 R. D. McElroy
11 Oct 25/17 E. Kinney
12
D. Barbini
FAA Approved by
Manager, Southwest Flight Test Section, AIR-713
Federal Aviation Administration
Ft. Worth, TX
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EASA LOG OF REVISIONS
Rev.
No. Date EASA Approved
FAA Approval
on Behalf of
EASA
1 Sep
28/03
Article 3, Commission
Regulation (EU)
748/2012
N/A
2 Sep
28/03
Article 3, Commission
Regulation (EU)
748/2012
N/A
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28/03
Article 3, Commission
Regulation (EU)
748/2012
N/A
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28/03
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Regulation (EU)
748/2012
N/A
5 Jul 4/14 EASA 10049746 N/A
6 Jun 9/15 EASA 10053596 N/A
7 Jul 9/15 FAA/EASA T.I.P* G. J. Michalik
8 Jun 9/15 EASA 10053594 N/A
9 Jul 9/15 FAA/EASA T.I.P* G. J. Michalik
10 Feb
13/17 FAA/EASA T.I.P* G. J. Michalik
11 Apr 5/18 FAA/EASA T.I.P* M. Runyan
* Section 3.2 T.I.P.
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LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS
Supplement
No. Description Date FAA Approved
1 Wet/Dry
Dispersal System Jan 11/91 R. Adler
2 Float Landing
Gear Jul 12/85 G. Louser
3 External Loads Jan 11/85 G. Louser
4 Snowshoe May 22/89 P. Moe
5 Reserved
6 Reserved
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
11 Auxiliary Fuel
Tank Jan 11/85 G. Louser
12 Engine Exhaust
Muffler Jul 16/86 P. Moe
APPROVED FOR THE MANAGER
CHICAGO AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION OFFICE
CENTRAL REGION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
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EASA LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS
Sup.
No. Description Date EASA Approved
FAA
Approval
on Behalf
of EASA
1
Wet/Dry
Dispersal
System
Sep
28/03
Article 3, Commission
Regulation (EU)
748/2012
N/A
2 Float Landing
Gear
Sep
28/03
Article 3, Commission
Regulation (EU)
748/2012
N/A
3 External
Loads
Sep
28/03
Article 3, Commission
Regulation (EU)
748/2012
N/A
4 Snowshoe Sep
28/03
Article 3, Commission
Regulation (EU)
748/2012
N/A
5 Reserved
6 Reserved
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
11 Auxiliary
Fuel Tank
Sep
28/03
Article 3, Commission
Regulation (EU)
748/2012
N/A
12
Engine
Exhaust
Muffler
Sep
28/03
Article 3, Commission
Regulation (EU)
748/2012
N/A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE
ManualCover
Log of Revisions ..........................................i
EASA Log of Revisions ...............................ii
Log of Supplements ..................................iii
EASA Log of Supplements......................... iv
Table of Contents.......................................v
List of Effective Pages .............................vii
1 GENERAL.............................................. 1-1
2 OPERATING LIMITATIONS..................... 2-1
3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ................ 3-1
4 NORMAL PROCEDURES........................ 4-1
5 PERFORMANCE .................................... 5-1
6 WEIGHT/BALANCE AND LOADING ....... 6-1
7 AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION ....................................... 7-1
8 HANDLING, SERVICING, AND
MAINTENANCE ..................................... 8-1
9 OPERATIONAL INFORMATION .............. 9-1
10 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
SUPPLEMENTS ................................ 10-0-1
10-1 SUPPLEMENT 1
Wet/Dry Dispersal System ............... 10-1-1
10-2 SUPPLEMENT 2
Float Landing Gear ........................... 10-2-1
10-3 SUPPLEMENT 3
External Loads ................................. 10-3-1
10-4 SUPPLEMENT 4
Snowshoe ......................................... 10-4-1
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
SUPPLEMENTS - Continued
10-5 SUPPLEMENT 5
(Reserved)..........................................10-5-1
10-6 SUPPLEMENT 6
(Reserved)..........................................10-6-1
10-7 SUPPLEMENT 7
(Reserved)..........................................10-7-1
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(Reserved)..........................................10-9-1
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(Reserved)....................................... 10-10-1
10-11 SUPPLEMENT 11
Auxiliary Fuel Tank ........................ 10-11-1
10-12 SUPPLEMENT 12
Engine Exhaust Muffler.................. 10-12-1
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ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1-1
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SECTION 1. GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH DESCRIPTION PAGE
Table of Contents................................ 1-1
1-1 Introduction ....................................... 1-3
1-2 Owner Responsibilities........................ 1-3
1-3 Pilot Responsibilities........................... 1-4
1-4 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes........... 1-4
1-5 Specifications ..................................... 1-5
1-6 Performance ....................................... 1-8
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE
1-1 Enstrom 280FX .................................. 1-6
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SECTION 1. GENERAL
1-1. Introduction
This manual contains the operating instructions,
procedures, and limitations for the Enstrom 280FX
helicopter. The manual is divided into two basic parts, the
FAA approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) and the
Supplemental Data provided by Enstrom Helicopter
Corporation. Sections 2 through 5 and portions of Section
10 so designated make up the FAA approved RFM. It is
required by Federal Regulations that this manual be carried
in the helicopter at all times.
1-2. Owner Responsibilities
Maintaining the helicopter in an airworthy condition is the
responsibility of the owner. (Reference Section 8 for
required inspections.) To aid the owner in this task,
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has a network of
Distributors, Dealers, and Service Centers. In addition to
this Operator’s Manual, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
has the following technical publications available for your
helicopter:
1. F-28F/280F Maintenance Manual with 280FX
Supplement
2. F-28/280 Series Illustrated Parts Catalog
3. Service Information Letters
4. Service Directive Bulletins
Information regarding dealer and service center locations,
technical publications and revisions can be obtained by
contacting:
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
Attn: Product Support
2209 22nd Street
Menominee, Michigan 49858-3515
[e-mail]
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1-3. Pilot Responsibilities
The pilot is responsible for determining that the helicopter
is safe for flight and is responsible for operating within the
limitations specified in Section 2. The pilot should
familiarize himself with the entire manual prior to receiving
competent flight instruction.
1-4. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
The use of WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE to emphasize
important and critical instructions is defined by the
following.
1.
WARNING
An operating practice or procedure, which, if not
correctly followed, could result in personal injury
or loss of life.
2.
CAUTION
An operating practice or procedure, which, if not
correctly followed, could result in damage to, or
destruction of, equipment.
3.
NOTE
An operating practice or procedure, which is
essential and requires additional information.
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1-5. Specifications
1. Principle dimensions of 280FX helicopters (reference
Figure 1-1).
Width overall 28 ft
Rotor diameter 32 ft
Height overall 9 ft
Length overall
- Blade over tail 29 ft 3 in
- Blade over nose 36 ft 7 in
Cabin width at seat 58 in
Baggage box dimensions 16 in X 18 in X 31 in
Tread – landing gear 7 ft 4 in
2. Power Plant
Type Lycoming
Designation HIO-360-F1AD
Cylinders 4 Opposed
Horsepower 225 hp (sea level to 12,000 ft)
RPM 3050
SFC (full rich) 0.69 lb/hp/hr
Weight 357 lb
Oil 10 qt (8 qt minimum for flight)
NOTE
Total oil capacity for the engine oil system
(including oil lines and coolers) is 10 quarts. The
engine oil sump capacity is 8 quarts. The engine
oil dip stick is marked to correspond with the
engine oil sump capacity of 8 quarts (full) and 6
quarts (low).
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Figure 1-1. Enstrom 280FX
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