viking Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 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. cheersViking Quote
clay Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 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. Quote
rick1128 Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 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. Quote
BOATFIXERGUY Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 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! johnEnstrom_Piston_Preflight_N5695A.docEnstrom_Preflight_N5691W.doc Quote
viking Posted March 15, 2009 Author Posted March 15, 2009 Thank you all for your help, i am very much enjoying the Enstrom experience. regardsMichael Quote
helicodger pilot Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 You might also find some helpful info and support at the Enstrom forum that Rocky Mountain Rotorcraft maintains: http://www.rockymountainrotorcraft.com/phpBB2/index.php Some of the factory support people post there on occasion, too. I don't have much time in the 280 yet, but I'm working on it and as has already been said, it's a great ship. You're gonna love it! Quote
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