ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL
1-3
Rev. 6
Report No. 28-AC-020
Feb 21/12
SECTION 1. GENERAL
1-1. Introduction
This manual contains the operating instructions,
procedures, and limitations for the Enstrom 280FX
helicopter. The manual is divided into two basic parts, the
FAA approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) and the
Supplemental Data provided by Enstrom Helicopter
Corporation. Sections 2 through 5 and portions of Section
10 so designated make up the FAA approved RFM. It is
required by Federal Regulations that this manual be carried
in the helicopter at all times.
1-2. Owner Responsibilities
Maintaining the helicopter in an airworthy condition is the
responsibility of the owner. (Reference Section 8 for
required inspections.) To aid the owner in this task,
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has a network of
Distributors, Dealers, and Service Centers. In addition to
this Operator’s Manual, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
has the following technical publications available for your
helicopter:
1.
F-28F/280F Maintenance Manual with 280FX
Supplement
2. F-28/280 Series Illustrated Parts Catalog
3. Service Information Letters
4. Service Directive Bulletins
Information regarding dealer and service center locations,
technical publications and revisions can be obtained by
contacting:
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
Attn: Product Support
2209
22
nd
Street
Menominee, Michigan 49858-3515
This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to theTechnical
Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision
level of the 280FX Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
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