Models
Enstrom Helicopter aircraft in the FAA registry
The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is an American aerospace manufacturer founded in 1959 by Rudolph J. "Rudy" Enstrom. Originally established as the R.J. Enstrom Corp., the company was acquired by the Chongqing Helicopter Investment Corporation in 2013 and ceased operations in January 2022. Surack Enterprises purchased the assets in May 2022 and resumed production, completing the first helicopter in January 2023.
According to the FAA registry, data as of 2026-10-16, the manufacturer name "ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP" is associated with 140 registered aircraft. These represent nine distinct models, with 139 valid registrations. The fleet consists mainly of rotorcraft. Engine configurations are split between turboshaft engines, which power 74 aircraft, and reciprocating engines, which power 66. Airworthiness classifications include 107 standard, 15 experimental, and 4 restricted aircraft.
The majority of these aircraft were built between 1976 and 2026. Half of the fleet was constructed in 2002 or earlier. The most registered models are the 480B with 59 aircraft, the 280C with 48 aircraft, and the 480 with 14 aircraft. Other registered variants include the 280FX (7), 280F (6), and F28F (2). The Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS) for these top models are held under TCDS H1CE by The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation.
Geographic distribution shows Michigan with 23 registrations, followed by Oregon with 10, and California with 8. The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft under other manufacturer names, such as "ENSTROM," which accounts for 215 aircraft. Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet (TCDS), and every aircraft has a registration record by N-number.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as ENSTROM.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation.