Your Mission: Ag Spraying

What I appreciate most with an Enstrom is versatility and efficiency. It performs well in our utility operations which in-clude external load and aerial applications. Our production is up and our costs down which is a stress reducer for me.

Ron Cline, Central Valley Helicopters

PowerFeature: The 480B’s Rolls-Royce turbine engineBenefit: Plenty of power for hot, high, and heavy oper-

ations

Your work is demanding. The 480B is up to the challenge.

PerformanceFeature: Three-blade, fully articulated, high inertia main

rotor systemBenefits: Excellent response Eliminates mast bumping More options for landing sites to get closer to

your work Safe, uneventful autorotations

Feature: Rugged airframeBenefit: It can handle your workload

Feature: Two-bladed tail rotor located on a stingerBenefit: Precludes LTE (Loss of Tailrotor Effectiveness)

Feature: Energy-absorbing landing gearBenefit: Stands up to rugged terrain

StabilityFeature: Simple, direct mechanical linkages rather

than complicated hydraulic controlsBenefits: Crisp, responsive handling and direct feed-

back You can concentrate on the job instead of just

flying the aircraft

MaintenanceFeature: Only 9 life-limited parts (and four

life-limited overhaul parts)Benefit: Gearbox overhauls are available

on an exchange basis for minimal downtime

Customer SupportFeature: Next day delivery rate of 94% for AOG (aircraft

on the ground) parts and 88% for standard parts

Benefit: You’ll soon be up and running again.

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation2209 22nd StreetMenominee, Michigan 49858 USA

Website: EnstromHelicopter.comPhone: 906-863-1200Fax: 906-863-6821

Your Machine: Enstrom 480B

Specifications Isolair Helicopter Systems

Easy to install: One-person installationLightweight: Fiberglass & aluminum construc-

tionAvailable options: GPS tie-in, Crop Hawk,

Manual or Automatic Flow Control, Auto Flagman

Boom valve: 24VDC provides negative boom pressure when in OFF position

Flow Control Unit: Adjusted manually to achieve desired boom pressure

Cyclic control: Allows pilot to control the pump, boom valve, emergency dump, and auto flagman (optional)

Net weight 195 lbs 66 kgCapacity 130 US gal 45 litersBoom span 29 ft 8.9 metersSwath 40-60 ft 12.2–18.3 metersAir Speed VNE 80 mph 69.5 knots

ComfortFeature: Adjustable seats and controlsBenefit: Fly in comfort, with plenty of leg room Reduced pilot fatigue