I'm sure it is possible to fit pop outs to a 280C. I'm just not sure that it has been done to date. I guess it depends how much you want to spend!
You can get air-conditioning for them.
With fixed floats installed the VNE goes down to 85mph at sea level. I'm sure you'll be thrasing the guts out of the engine long before then.
MRGB overhaul (exchange) approx US$12,000 (TBO 1,200 hrs) plus freight (both ways, to and from the US), taxes, VAT (if applicable) and removal / fitting labour and incidentals. Don't forget downtime whilst the gearbox is being exchanged.
Things to look for...... a list as long as my arm if you want.
- Lets start with, where are you looking to buy from?
- Checkout the history of the machine with a fine tooth comb - any doubt ask someone.
- Get a third party familiar with Enstrom's to survey the machine. Then run it buy a fourth party.
PM me and I can get a POH to you or if you have any questions about the above.
Get a good un and you'll love it.
P.S.
I Forgot to add, that I believe the quote is, "Nobody has ever been killed due to the mechanical failure of an Enstrom".