HUGHES 369D

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered HUGHES 369D aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving HUGHES 369D aircraft

110 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 85 more available on NTSB CAROL.

• Mar 26, 2026

  N715KV

  Haena, Hawaii Fatal

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• Jan 22, 2026

  N105AC

  North Augusta, South Carolina

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• Dec 5, 2025

  N161LA

  Pryor, Oklahoma Fatal

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• Sep 11, 2025

  N5072F

  Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Fatal

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• Aug 7, 2025

  N173AL

  West Alton, Missouri Fatal

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• Sep 11, 2024

  N8969F

  Canton, Michigan

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• May 10, 2024

  N969VS

  Crestview, Florida

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• Mar 18, 2024

  N102SU

  Belleville, West Virginia Serious

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• Feb 20, 2024

  N690WA

  Hana, Hawaii

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• Aug 5, 2023

  N353AH

  Elberon, Virginia Serious

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• Jul 13, 2023

  N533DR

  Atchison, Kansas

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• Jul 9, 2023

  N5027P

  Waldorf, Maryland Minor

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• Dec 8, 2022

  N458HW

  La Sal, Utah

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• Feb 9, 2022

  N9159F

  Bel Air, Maryland

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• Dec 21, 2021

  N111AD

  Strawberry, Arizona

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• Mar 25, 2021

  N41AJ

  Lake City, Kansas

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• Feb 26, 2021

  N58431

  Kaufman, Texas

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• Jan 9, 2021

  N8612F

  Winthrop, Washington

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• Oct 27, 2020

  N58251

  Honolulu, Hawaii

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• Aug 5, 2020

  N104SU

  Delia, Kansas

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• Apr 25, 2020

  N9159F

  Pylesville, Maryland

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• Aug 31, 2019

  N54528

  Asotin, Washington

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• Aug 8, 2018

  N369MH

  Honolulu, Hawaii

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• Jul 4, 2018

  N8648F

  Majuro Fatal

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• Apr 29, 2018

  N175JL

  Newark, Ohio

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03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to HUGHES 369D

6 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 6.

• Mar 26, 2013

  Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Helicopters, Inc., and McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems (Type Certificate Is Currently Held by MD Helicopters, Inc.) Helicopters

  We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model 369D, 369E, 369F, and 369FF helicopters with certain serial-numbered tailboom assemblies. This AD requires measuring the distance between aft longeron rivets and the outboard edge of frame rings. If the distance is too short to en…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Aug 29, 2012

  Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Helicopters, Inc., and McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems (Type Certificate Currently Held by MD Helicopters, Inc.) Helicopters

  We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model 369D, 369E, 369F, and 369FF helicopters with certain serial-numbered tailboom assemblies. This proposed AD is prompted by the discovery of short-edge margin conditions on two tailboom assemblies. The proposed actions are inten…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Feb 14, 2001

  Airworthiness Directives; Marathon Power Technologies Company

  This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain nickel cadmium batteries produced by Marathon Power Technologies Company (Marathon). The AD would require visually inspecting screws installed on Marathon batteries and replacing certain unairworthy screws. This proposal is prompted by an e…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jan 22, 2001

  Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 369A, H, HE, HM, HS, D, E, FF, and 500N Helicopters

  This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000-25-52 which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model 369A, H, HE, HM, HS, D, E, FF, and 500N helicopters. This amendment supersedes an existing emerge…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Nov 28, 1994

  Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 369D, E, F, and FF Series Helicopters

  This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 369D, E, F, and FF series helicopters. This action requires an initial inspection of the pitch control assembly lockwasher (lockwasher) for dents at the inner tang insi…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Sep 7, 1994

  Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 369, 369A (OH-6A), 369D, E, F, FF, H, HE, HS, and HM Series Helicopters

  This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 369, 369A (OH-6A), 369D, E, F, FF, H, HE, HS, and HM series helicopters, that requires daily preflight checks and 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) inspections for tai…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for HUGHES 369D

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

• H3WE Historical Rev 23 · 12/20/2011

  MD Helicopter Inc.

  Models: 369A, 369D, 369E, 600N + 10 more

  Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for HUGHES 369D

48 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.

• HF500-104#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9EDA6C1A320FBD7986257D9A006F433A.0001##

  Float Assembly R/H

  APICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. dba DART AEROSPACE replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• HF500-103#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FDCE9072FE26C91086257D9A006F4327.0001##

  Float Assembly L/H

  APICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. dba DART AEROSPACE replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• 8222M7#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A152CFEB37753F6886257393005D746A.0001##

  Actuator Assy Cyclic Trim

  CEF Industries LLC replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• 8222M6#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/01A3F29D33FC85F286257393005D7436.0001##

  Actuator Assy Cyclic Trim

  CEF Industries LLC replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• 8222M6#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E1AE625AE486021D8625738C0070755E.0001##

  Actuator Assy Cyclic Trim

  CEF Industries LLC replaces -

  PMA holder →

• 8222M7#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CFF383F541CEE2428625738C00707582.0001##

  Actuator Assy Cyclic Trim

  CEF Industries LLC replaces -

  PMA holder →

• K26571-25#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EB4C9DD05AF3A3678625746B00585BA7.0001##

  Map Case

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26571-25

  PMA holder →

• K26571-23#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F45AFE16B17A01708625746B00585B5A.0001##

  Shoulder Beam

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26571-23

  PMA holder →

• K26571-19#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/555B404A868243A68625746B00585AC2.0001##

  Aft Panel, Outboard, R/H

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26571-19

  PMA holder →

• K26571-21#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/93FD9DD05118EF598625746B00585B0E.0001##

  Aft Panel. Outboard, L/H

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26571-21

  PMA holder →

• K26571-18#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1844E6ED2F6E44A58625746B00585A76.0001##

  Fwd. Canted Bulkhead, R/H

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26571-18

  PMA holder →

• K26571-17#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D533B1C2DF9E38AF8625746B00585A29.0001##

  Fwd. Canted Bulkheads L/H

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26571-17

  PMA holder →

• K26571-16#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B0C0CDF656E92E578625746B005859DC.0001##

  Upper Top R/H

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26571-16

  PMA holder →

• K26571-14#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E20D8D76363AAE5A8625746B00585942.0001##

  Upper Bottom, R/H

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26571-14

  PMA holder →

• K26571-15#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B97BD16C16B62F408625746B0058598F.0001##

  Upper Top, L/H

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26571-15

  PMA holder →

• K26571-13#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0864B4EF3116E02B8625746B005858F8.0001##

  Upper Bottom, L/H

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26571-13

  PMA holder →

• K26571-11#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0390371467B6CC498625746B005858AA.0001##

  Control Tunnel

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26571-11

  PMA holder →

• K26571-9#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/94B1444DA31E51CC8625746B00585814.0001##

  Door Post Cover, L/H

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26571-9

  PMA holder →

• K26571-10#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DE8010B7CE842F648625746B0058585F.0001##

  Door Post Cover, R/H

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26571-10

  PMA holder →

• K26524-121#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AC78A1FA385E595D8625746B005857C5.0001##

  Lower Front Panel

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26524-121

  PMA holder →

• K26524-29#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/158B663FD3A581C68625746B00585777.0001##

  Inspection Hole Cover

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26524-29

  PMA holder →

• K26524-25#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ACECA64F29EF616F8625746B0058572C.0001##

  Fwd. Rotor Brake Cover Assembly

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26524-25

  PMA holder →

• K26524-23#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/34DA41DCE9BCF9368625746B005856D5.0001##

  Convenience Cover

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26524-23

  PMA holder →

• K26524-17#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A06FB5AF5716E9258625746B0058568C.0001##

  Convenience Cover

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26524-17

  PMA holder →

• K26524-15#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BC6A8B33572F8A4E8625746B0058563C.0001##

  Transmission Cover

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26524-15

  PMA holder →

• K26524-13#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1AD1D75266B2367B8625746B005855ED.0001##

  R/H Aft Door Frame

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26524-13

  PMA holder →

• K26524-9#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D2B167A91B8527A68625746B005855A1.0001##

  Aft Door Frame L/H

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26524-9

  PMA holder →

• K26524-7#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/548A077795CF09578625746B0058554A.0001##

  Lower Back Panel

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26524-7

  PMA holder →

• K26524-6#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E4E369DA49C6130D8625746B00585506.0001##

  Upper Back, R/H

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26524-6

  PMA holder →

• K26524-5#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A11A5264572A4E228625746B005854AF.0001##

  Upper Back, L/H

  Plane Plastics Ltd replaces Hughes Part No. 369D26524-5

  PMA holder →

• AEA2241D2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8F08818355E3BCE3862579A0005C1FC3.0001##

  Mist Eliminator Assy.

  Pall Aeropower Corporation replaces Hughes/McDonnell Douglas 369D290125-21

  PMA holder →

• AEA2241D1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9FDA0317704D8EF5862579A0005C1F8A.0001##

  Air Cleaner Assembly

  Pall Aeropower Corporation replaces Hughes/McDonnell Douglas 369D290125-11

  PMA holder →

• GC19-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID126007527920250528162607.0001##

  Generator Control Unit

  Lamar Technologies LLC replaces 369A4652

  PMA holder →

• 375-1000-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID150523330120230630134925.0001##

  Auxiliary Fuel Tank LH & RH Kit

  DV Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Article

  PMA holder →

• 375-1000-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID159016181820230630134926.0001##

  Auxiliary Fuel Tank RH Kit

  DV Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Article

  PMA holder →

• 375-1000-5#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID121658942520230630134927.0001##

  Auxiliary Fuel Dual Tank Additions Kit

  DV Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Article

  PMA holder →

• 375-1000-7#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128125086420230630134928.0001##

  Auxiliary Fuel Tank

  DV Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Article

  PMA holder →

• 200-300-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID154058469620220811112125.0001##

  MD500 Hydraulic Hook Kit, without Load Weigh

  Onboard Systems International replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• 200-231-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID122292515420220811112045.0001##

  500 Series Cargo Hook Attach Point

  Onboard Systems International replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• 200-264-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID177855428820220811112105.0001##

  MD500 Cargo Hook Kit

  Onboard Systems International replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

+ 8 more PMA parts on file

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for HUGHES 369D

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 205 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.

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

• FAA Aircraft Registry →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

• NTSB CAROL →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

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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 →