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Hi everyone,

 

I have just purchased a 1977 280c shark and due to the lack of enstroms here in Australia there seem to be a range of outback stories as to daily checks, startup, hot starts, and shutdown proceedures.

I would appriciate any informatiom in this area or any other things I ought to know.

 

I have Bell47 and R44 time but flying this 280 was a very big and pleasant surprise, it loves to fly, but seems to have a little bad press down here. I look forward to flying it around Australia.

 

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

cheers

Viking

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as far as hot starts, I'd be impressed if you had one in a 280C. I did all my training in Enstroms, provided training in Enstroms, and they are GREAT ships. good choice for a personal aircraft.

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as far as hot starts, I'd be impressed if you had one in a 280C. I did all my training in Enstroms, provided training in Enstroms, and they are GREAT ships. good choice for a personal aircraft.

 

Viking,

 

I own a 28C which is basically the same as the 280C. The only real difference is the airframe. The maintenance manual is the same. There are no abnormal daily checks. Just a standard preflight. It has a fuel injected engine that does require some prep for starting a warm engine. I usually just flood it and use the flooded engine procedure which works fine. The biggest issue I have had with the helicopter is turbo lag. But once you get used to it, it really is not a problem.

 

You will enjoy the machine and wonder why anyone would even consider owning something else.

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You will love your enstrom. The hardest part of an enstrom ownership is finding a good mechanic that knows them inside and out. Many times you'll end up paying for the learning curve which can cost you tens of thousands. Find a good mech!

 

I've uploaded a good preflight checklist and an engine start-up/shutdown checklist for your use. I've owned and operated 3 280C's and love them all!

 

Welcome to the Enstrom world!

 

john

Enstrom_Piston_Preflight_N5695A.doc

Enstrom_Preflight_N5691W.doc

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