ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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SECTION 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
2-1. General
Description
The F-28F, 280F, and 280FX helicopters are a 3 bladed, single engine helicopter
manufactured by the Enstrom Helicopter Corporation and certificated by the FAA under
CAR 6. Additionally, the F-28F, 280F, and 280FX models have demonstrated compliance
with 14 CFR 36, amendment 20 (Appendix J), effective September 11, 1992.
The F-28F, 280F, and 280FX models are powered by a turbocharged, fuel injected
Textron-Lycoming piston engine. The turbocharger system is equipped with a variable
waste gate assembly, and the throttle is equipped with a correlator.
2-2. Principal
Dimensions
Figure 2-1 depicts the general arrangement.
2-3. Principal
Specifications
Table 2-1 lists the principal specifications of the different model aircraft.
2-4. Airframe
The airframe is comprised of three sections: cabin assembly, pylon assembly, and tail
cone assembly.
A. Cabin Assembly: The cabin assembly is fabricated from molded fiberglass and is an
integral unit. It is attached to the pylon by six bolts and contains the aluminum seat
structure, plus the instrument panel, cyclic, collective, and tail rotor controls. The
windshield and upper and lower windows provide excellent visibility. The swing-open
style doors provide access to the cabin.
B. Pylon Assembly: The pylon assembly is fabricated from steel tubing, houses the
engine, and supports the landing gear, cabin, main transmission and tail cone.
C. Tail Cone Assembly: The tail cone assembly is a semi-monocoque type and attaches
to the pylon assembly with three bolts for easy removal and installation. The tail cone
supports the horizontal stabilizers, tail rotor driveshaft, tail rotor gearbox, tail rotor,
and tail rotor guard.
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