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N8973F

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1973 Hughes 269C · Lycoming I0360 series

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Registered owner
Avelan Enterprises Inc
Location
Elm Grove, LA
Owner type
Corporation
Serial number
430195
Year built
1973
Type
Rotorcraft
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Restricted, agriculture and pest control
Airworthiness date
October 17, 1975
Certificate issued
February 14, 2013
Expires
February 28, 2029
Mode S code
AC621C
Hughes 269CAirframe model · 3 seats · 1 engine · 74 registeredTCDS 4H12Airframe · Hughes 269CTCDS 1E10Engine · Lycoming I0360 series

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming I0360 model are included below.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 75

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

1964In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 16

Advisory, not mandatory.

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NTSB investigations · 2

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NTSB FTW91LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKnowles, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the maneuver and his delay in initiating the go-around.Feb 18, 1991 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC81DCJ18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedUnion, NEJun 26, 1981 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 19910218002599ASfl Autorotation · Knowles, OKAllowed rotor RPM decay on practice autorotation to a pasture. Impacted hard chopping tailboom. Gusty wind a factorFeb 18, 1991 · Substantial damageAccident 19810626085569AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Union, NEHeard unusal noise during ag operation. Had high sink rate on landing. No mechanical descrepancies found.Jun 26, 1981 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N8973FGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Hughes 269C aircraft

STCs that may be installed · 165

Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

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