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N59AX V

Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C · 1982 · North Dinwiddie, VA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N59AX is a 1982 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C (serial 1227), registered to Central Virginia Aviation Inc (corporation) in North Dinwiddie, VA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 1982 (43 years ago). It carries a Lycoming HIO-360-E1BD engine rated at 190 hp, the engine on 6% of registered Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280Cs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A79B24. It is one of 48 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C aircraft on the FAA registry. Central Virginia Aviation Inc holds 91 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Central Virginia Aviation Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
North Dinwiddie, VA
Serial number
1227
Year built
1982 · 44 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A79B24 · 51715444 octal
Certificate issued
May 29, 2023
Airworthiness date
Nov 4, 1982
Last FAA activity
May 29, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2030
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming HIO-360-E1BD
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
190 hp
Power per seat
63 hp
FAA engine code
41895

2 of the 32 registered Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C carry this engine (6%), across 5 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: a79b24
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3300505

Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Category: Standard
TCDS: H1CE

Engine — CODE 41895

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: HIO-360-E1BD
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 190 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N59AX
Serial Number: 1227
Year Manufactured: 1982
ACFTREF Code: 3300505
Engine Code: 41895
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51715444
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A79B24

Registrant

Central Virginia Aviation Inc
Corporation
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6775 Beck Chappell Dr
North Dinwiddie, VA, 238036732
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 29, 2023
Airworthiness Nov 4, 1982
Expiration May 31, 2030
Last Activity May 29, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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