Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

HUGHES 269C

Rotorcraft · LYCOMING HIO-360 SER

Registered

Year Range

1970–1987

NTSB Events

Airworthiness Directives

Aircraft Resources

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01 / Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

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

By State (top 10)

TX 19.4% 14
WA 11.1% 8
CA 6.9% 5
AL 5.6% 4
WY 4.2% 3
LA 4.2% 3
PA 4.2% 3
FL 4.2% 3
CT 2.8% 2
IN 2.8% 2

+19 more states

By Decade of Manufacture

1970s 53.4% 39
1980s 15.1% 11
Unknown 31.5% 23

02 / NTSB Records

Events involving HUGHES 269C aircraft

34 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 9 more available on NTSB CAROL.

Feb 5, 2023
N7452F
Yakima, Washington
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Jun 10, 2017
N7482F
Tallulah, Louisiana
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Jul 1, 2016
N9658F
Cullman, Alabama
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Jul 21, 2015
N58397
Atlanta, Texas
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Sep 20, 2010
N34LB
Schaumburg, Illinois
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Dec 30, 2006
N9655F
Mineral Wells, Texas
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Oct 26, 2003
N7452F
Hillsboro, Oregon
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Aug 25, 2003
N58363
Columbia, California
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Aug 8, 2003
N340DC
Bishop, California Fatal
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Jul 24, 2003
N500HS
Marblemount, Washington
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Jun 15, 2003
N34LB
Idyllwild, California Minor
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Mar 24, 2002
N7490F
Bessemer, Alabama
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Aug 7, 2001
N3626B
Lewiston, New York
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Jul 21, 2001
N5015V
Tracy, California
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Sep 1, 1999
N58397
UTICA, New York
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Feb 21, 1997
N5160N
HOOD RIVER, Oregon
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Feb 18, 1991
N8973F
KNOWLES, Oklahoma
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Aug 31, 1989
N58281
PARKERSBURG, West Virginia Serious
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Jul 24, 1989
N58344
KALAPANA, Hawaii Serious
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Apr 11, 1989
N1093Y
ROSEHAYN, New Jersey Serious
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Oct 27, 1988
N7463F
DICKENS, Texas
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Apr 12, 1988
N92PC
SITKA, Alaska
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Nov 19, 1986
N9665F
EDEN, North Carolina
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Mar 26, 1985
N58208
TAMPA, Florida
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Jul 2, 1984
N58397
MT. ST. HELENS, Washington Minor
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03 / Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to HUGHES 269C

14 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 14.

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 ↗
Apr 2, 2007

Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W

The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Feb 23, 2007

Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cast Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cast cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and S…

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 ↗
Feb 16, 1999

Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269C-1 Helicopters

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269C-1 helicopters, that requires a visual inspection of the bond line between the main rotor blade (blade) abrasion strip (abrasion strip) and the blade for voids, separation, or lifting of the abrasion strip;…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Nov 10, 1998

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

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

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 ↗
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 269C

6 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.

K4044-12#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/91A356F1F7D7D2988625746B005848D1.0001##

Seat Back Support R/H

Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 269A4044-12
PMA holder →
K4049#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CD11E0665BEBCA358625746B0058491E.0001##

Closure

Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 269A4049
PMA holder →
K4044-11#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E10B11B839AF01E98625746B0058488B.0001##

Seat Back Support L/H

Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 269A4044-11
PMA holder →
K4040-11#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C9E02CC30363F87C8625746B0058483C.0001##

Center Seat Base Assembly

Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 269A4040-11
PMA holder →
M4027-11C#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A4BBC2D522A5018F8625746B005845BC.0001##

Center Seat Back

Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
M5530-300#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AD8AE357F52590178625746B005844D4.0001##

Upper Belt Drive Fairing

Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →

04 / Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for HUGHES 269C

Advisory Circulars

No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.

Recent Federal Register activity

Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).

05 / Aircraft of this type

All 73 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.

73 of 73

N-number	St	Year	Status	NTSB	FAA
N1093Y	TX	1981	Active	●	Look up ↗
N1098N	CA	1981	Active	·	Look up ↗
N1103T	TX	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N1104Z	WY	1980	Active	·	Look up ↗
N1107V	AL	1981	Active	·	Look up ↗
N24TP	WY	1974	Active	·	Look up ↗
N269H	AL	1978	Active	·	Look up ↗
N269JP	TX	1977	Active	·	Look up ↗
N269SF	WA	1979	Active	·	Look up ↗
N269TT	KY	1978	Active	·	Look up ↗
N269VT	—	1986	Active	·	Look up ↗
N296C	CT	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N300DS	LA	1974	Active	●	Look up ↗
N300GU	TX	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N300NB	LA	1980	Active	·	Look up ↗
N340DC	DE	1977	Active	●	Look up ↗
N34LB	IN	1978	Active	●	Look up ↗
N361BH	WY	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N3626B	PA	1985	Active	●	Look up ↗
N367RW	AZ	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N451MC	SC	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N4853S	AL	1977	Active	·	Look up ↗
N500HS	WA	—	Active	●	Look up ↗
N5015V	WA	—	Active	●	Look up ↗
N5160N	WA	—	Active	●	Look up ↗
N526LW	OR	1981	Active	·	Look up ↗
N536X	CA	1977	Active	·	Look up ↗
N556B	MI	1986	Active	·	Look up ↗
N58160	CA	1974	Active	·	Look up ↗
N58174	WA	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N58206	OR	1978	Active	·	Look up ↗
N58208	TX	1979	Active	●	Look up ↗
N58281	IA	1978	Active	●	Look up ↗
N58319	TX	1979	Active	·	Look up ↗
N58344	MT	—	Active	●	Look up ↗
N58359	PA	1979	Active	·	Look up ↗
N58363	MI	1979	Active	●	Look up ↗
N58371	FL	1979	Active	·	Look up ↗
N58384	AK	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N58397	TX	1979	Active	●	Look up ↗
N6163E	IN	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N64732	WV	1974	Active	·	Look up ↗
N7419F	TX	1977	Active	·	Look up ↗
N7446F	CO	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N7452F	WA	—	Active	●	Look up ↗
N7463F	SD	1976	Active	●	Look up ↗
N7465F	TX	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N7482F	TX	—	Active	●	Look up ↗
N7489F	MT	1977	Active	·	Look up ↗
N7490F	KS	—	Active	●	Look up ↗
N7504S	TX	1987	Active	·	Look up ↗
N8377F	WA	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N839H	CA	1975	Active	·	Look up ↗
N8644F	CT	1977	Active	●	Look up ↗
N8664F	PA	1977	Active	·	Look up ↗
N8665F	WI	1977	Active	·	Look up ↗
N87898	WA	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N8962F	IL	1973	Active	·	Look up ↗
N8973F	LA	1973	Active	●	Look up ↗
N8990F	FL	1974	Active	·	Look up ↗
N9282F	TX	1974	Active	·	Look up ↗
N9286F	FL	1974	Registered	·	Look up ↗
N9291F	NY	1975	Active	·	Look up ↗
N92PC	AK	1980	Active	●	Look up ↗
N9492F	CA	1973	Active	·	Look up ↗
N958EG	WI	1976	Active	·	Look up ↗
N9608F	TX	1970	Active	·	Look up ↗
N9623F	NJ	1970	Active	·	Look up ↗
N9650F	IA	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N9655F	NC	—	Active	●	Look up ↗
N9658F	TN	1971	Active	●	Look up ↗
N9665F	AL	1971	Registered	●	Look up ↗
N9671F	TX	—	Active	·	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

FAA Aircraft Registry →
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NTSB CAROL →
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Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
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We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →