# N142SC: Hughes 369A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Hughes 369A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-369a) (registry code 4470503, 4 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H3WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H3WE) (MD Helicopters LLC) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1180910
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Certificate issued: August 4, 1994
- Expires: February 29, 2028
- Mode S code: A0ABB1
- Registered owner: [Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPARTANBURG%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE)
- Location: [Spartanburg, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Spartanburg)
- Owner type: Government
- Owner's area on the map: 34.9980° N, 81.9673° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 29303, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=142SC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142SC

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 40 in force

### Matched by airframe (Hughes 369A)

- [AD 2026-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-19-01): Rotorcraft flight control · MD Helicopters 369, 369 (Army YOH-6A), 369A and 11 more. Effective Oct 20, 2026
- [AD 2025-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-17-11): tail rotor control system · MD Helicopters 369 (Army YOH-6A), 369A (Army OH-6A), 369D and 9 more. Effective Oct 10, 2025
- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2020-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-18-20): Main Rotor Blade · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 7 more. Effective Oct 28, 2020
- [AD 2019-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-05-04): Main Rotor Blade · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 7 more. Effective Apr 17, 2019
- [AD 2016-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-05-09): Fuel Quantity Indicating System · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 7 more. Effective Apr 15, 2016
- [AD 2016-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-04-15): Main Rotor Blades · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more. Effective Mar 31, 2016
- [AD 2013-19-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-19-24): Tail Rotor Blades · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more. Effective Dec 5, 2013
- [AD 2008-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-15-03): Tail rotor (T/R) blade abrasion strip · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more. Effective Sep 3, 2008
- [AD 2007-12-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-12-23): Landing gear fairing support assembly · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 7 more. Effective Jul 19, 2007
- [AD 2007-09-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-09-51): Tail rotor blade · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Jul 5, 2007
- [AD 2000-25-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-52): Main rotor blade · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more. Effective Feb 6, 2001
- [AD 98-15-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-15-26): Main Rotor Blade Cracking Inspection · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 8 more. Effective Aug 3, 1998
- [AD 98-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-09-02): Overrunning Clutch Assembly Outer Race · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 8 more. Effective May 6, 1998
- [AD 96-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-10-09): Blade Root End Crack Inspection · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 8 more. Effective May 29, 1996
- [AD 95-03-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-03-13): Main Rotor Blade Attach Lugs · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Mar 21, 1995
- [AD 95-03-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-03-11): Tail Rotor Bade Inspection · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Mar 1, 1995
- [AD 94-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-18-08): Tail Rotor Blade Inspection · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Jan 13, 1992
- [AD 91-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-08-02): Tail Rotor Blades · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective May 3, 1991
- [AD 81-26-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-26-01-R1): Main Rotor Drive Shaft · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Oct 31, 1990
- [AD 90-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-19-02): Clutch Assembly · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Oct 5, 1990
- [AD 90-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-01-08): Driveshaft Coupling · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Feb 5, 1990
- [AD 89-23-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-23-14): Main Rotor Collective Tubes · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Dec 4, 1989
- [AD 89-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-11-05): Tail Rotor Strap Pack Assemblies · MD Helicopters 369A and 369H. Effective Jun 6, 1989
- [AD 86-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-20-07): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 5 more. Effective Oct 24, 1986
- [AD 86-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-01-04): Tail Rotor Blades · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Feb 14, 1986
- [AD 84-01-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-01-02-R1): Rotor System Control · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 6 more. Effective Apr 9, 1984
- [AD 82-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-14-01): With Chadwick C-20 Auxiliary Fuel System · Chadwick C-20 auxiliary fuel system (Phoenix Air-Atlanta STC SH129WE). Effective Jul 30, 1982
- [AD 82-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-01-08): Lever Control Rod · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 5 more. Effective Jan 7, 1982
- [AD 80-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-25-01): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 4 more. Effective Dec 4, 1980
- [AD 80-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-24-04): Placard -Front Seat Occupancy · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 4 more. Effective Dec 4, 1980
- [AD 80-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-08-04): Auxiliary Fuel System · Chadwick C-20 auxiliary fuel system (Phoenix Air-Atlanta STC SH129WE or SH139WE). Effective Apr 17, 1980
- [AD 77-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-21-04): Clutch and Shaft Assembly · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 4 more. Effective Aug 31, 1977
- [AD 75-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-22-03): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369H and 3 more. Effective Oct 24, 1975
- [AD 75-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-22-04): Tail Rotor Blades · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369H and 3 more. Effective Oct 23, 1975
- [AD 75-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-10-04): Tail Rotor Blades · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369H and 3 more. Effective Apr 17, 1975
- [AD 74-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-20-04): Main Rotor Blade · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369H and 3 more. Effective Sep 25, 1974
- [AD 74-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-07-02): Aluminum Tail Rotor Blades · MD Helicopters 369A, 369H, 369HE and 2 more. Effective Mar 26, 1974
- [AD 72-16-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-16-09): Tail rotor input gear shaft assys · MD Helicopters 369A and 369H. Effective Aug 8, 1972
- [AD 70-16-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-16-07): Main Rotor Blade · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369H and 3 more. Effective Aug 8, 1970

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2024-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-23-06) (historical): Rotorcraft Flight Control · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 11 more. Effective Dec 24, 2024
- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 2003-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-24-01) (historical): Main rotor blade (blade) · Replacement main rotor blade (Helicopter Technology STC SR09074RC or 2 others). Effective Dec 10, 2003
- [AD 2003-08-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-08-51) (historical): Tail rotor blade pitch horn (pitch horn) · MD Helicopter 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more. Effective Jul 17, 2003
- [AD 2000-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-24-51) (historical): Blade Spar · MD Helicopter 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N142SC.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N142SC.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Hughes 369A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-369a/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Hughes 369A: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-369a/stcs.md

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