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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

HUGHES 269A-1

Rotorcraft · LYCOMING I0360 SER

Registered

5

Year Range

1962–1965

NTSB Events

5

Airworthiness Directives

11

Aircraft Resources

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01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered HUGHES 269A-1 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • OK 20.0% 1
  • DE 20.0% 1
  • PA 20.0% 1
  • MI 20.0% 1
  • HI 20.0% 1

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1960s 60.0% 3
  • Unknown 40.0% 2

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving HUGHES 269A-1 aircraft

5 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 5.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to HUGHES 269A-1

11 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 11.

  • Jul 21, 2017

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation)

    We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 93-17-13 for Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. (now Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation) (Sikorsky) Model TH55A, 269A, 269A-1, 269B, and 269C helicopters. AD 93-17-13 required installing tachometer markings and inspecting the lower coupling driveshaft…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jan 5, 2017

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation)

    We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 93-17-13 for Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. (now Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation) (Sikorsky) Model TH55A, 269A, 269A-1, 269B, and 269C helicopters. AD 93-17-13 requires installing tachometer markings and inspecting the driveshaft. This pro…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Feb 19, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A Helicopters

    This document proposes to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Schweizer Aircraft Corporation (Schweizer) Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A helicopters. That AD currently requires inspecting the lugs on certain aft cluster fittings and each aluminum end fitting on certain tailboom struts. Modif…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jul 8, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A Helicopters

    This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Schweizer Aircraft Corporation (Schweizer) Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A helicopters, that currently requires inspecting the lugs on certain aft cluster fittings and each aluminum end fitting on certain tailboom struts. Modi…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Feb 26, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A Helicopters

    This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Schweizer Aircraft Corporation (Schweizer) Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A helicopters. That AD currently requires inspecting the lugs on certain aft cluster fittings, and each aluminum end fitting on certain…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Sep 2, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, 269D, and TH- 55A Helicopters

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, 269D, and TH-55A helicopters, that requires a visual inspection of the bond line between the main rotor blade abrasion strip (abrasion strip) and the blade…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Oct 30, 1996

    Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, 269D, and TH- 55A Series Helicopters

    This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, 269D, and TH- 55A series helicopters. This proposal would require a visual inspection of the bond line between the main rotor blade…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jun 17, 1996

    Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, and TH-55A Helicopters

    This document proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269A-2, and 269B helicopters, that currently requires initial and repetitive inspections of the main rotor thrust bearing (bearing) for bearing rot…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Oct 13, 1995

    Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A Helicopters

    This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A helicopters with certain main rotor (M/R) drive shafts installed, that currently requires a one-time radiographic inspection or other…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Feb 14, 1995

    Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A Series Helicopters

    This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A series helicopters, that currently requires an initial and repetitive visual inspection of the clutch control spring assembly for comp…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Aug 15, 1994

    Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A Series Helicopters

    This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A series helicopters, that currently requires repetitive inspections and replacement of certain lower belt drive pulley bearings (pulley…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for HUGHES 269A-1

7 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

  • K5547-5#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8B96CCCF5268C07A8625746B00584A9E.0001##

    Lower Belt Drive Fairing Support

    Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 269A5547-5

    PMA holder →

  • K4867-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0FC23AE3CAD36A108625746B00584A04.0001##

    Heater Vent R/H

    Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 269A4867-2

    PMA holder →

  • K5471-13#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7403D989DEC2AECE8625746B00584A4F.0001##

    Lower Belt Cover

    Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 269A5471-13

    PMA holder →

  • K2290#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1B6C3E7D753DCA798625746B005847EA.0001##

    Lower Chin Fairing

    Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 269A2290

    PMA holder →

  • M4420#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C215593B8AF286F58625746B0058443C.0001##

    Headrest-Map Case

    Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • M4416#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/72272678E6D00DD28625746B005843F1.0001##

    Seat-Former-Base-Cushion

    Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • M4413#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/334A3EC547AF0BEC8625746B005843A6.0001##

    Seat-Former-Back-Cushion

    Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for HUGHES 269A-1

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 5 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

5 of 5
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N8794F OK 1962 · Look up ↗
N8938F DE 1964 ● Look up ↗
N8944F PA — ● Look up ↗
N8948F MI 1965 · Look up ↗
N8950F HI — ● Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →