7-12 ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Rev. 12
Report No. 28-AC-020 Dec 3/18
NOTE
The forward landing light switch/circuit breaker
in the panel, installed in early production 280FX
helicopters, must be ON for the cyclic push-
button switch to function.
2. Collective Pitch Control
The collective pitch control lever is located to the left of
the pilot’s position and controls the pitch of the blades.
A rotating, grip-type throttle is located at the end of the
collective control. For S/N 2167 and subsequent, the
collective control includes an illuminated switch box
mounted forward of the throttle. Both the pilot and co-
pilot collective switch boxes incorporate a starter button,
forward landing light switch, and an aft landing light
switch. The co-pilot’s collective is removable.
3. Directional Control Pedals
The directional control pedals are located in the cabin
forward of the pilot and/or co-pilot. When moved, these
adjustable pedals change the pitch of the tail rotor
blades and thereby provide the method of changing
directional heading.
NOTE
The copilot flight controls may be removed to
accommodate passengers or cargo. Refer to SIL
0179 for removal and installation instructions.
4. Stabilizer
A fixed position stabilizer is installed on the tail cone
assembly for longitudinal stability. This stabilizer has
two large vertical fins that provide directional stability.
These endplates are constructed of fiberglass over
structural foam cores.
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