Hughes 369A

Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 4470503

Manufacturer (registry)
HUGHES
Model
369A
Registry code
4470503
Registered
32 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH3WE
Holder
MD Helicopters LLC

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Aircraft by year built · 39

1965Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 39 aircraft
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 40

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1970In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 44 ADs
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See all 45 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4470503'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 32

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NTSB investigations · 15

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB CEN18LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Stoneburg, TXThe pilot's unsafe and aggressive operation of the helicopter at low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees.May 19, 2018 · N369GK · DestroyedNTSB CEN17LA336Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Burnet, TXThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Sep 2, 2017 · N50MP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · (Pacific Ocean)The pilot's failure to detect the presence of water in the helicopter fuel system before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed recognition of the power loss and late…Feb 22, 2017 · N805LA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Weatherford, TXThe pilot/mechanic's inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in his failure to remove the antitorque pedal lock and a subsequent loss of control during hover operations.Apr 8, 2016 · N298SD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369A · Baltimore, OHThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his decision not to perform a go-around.May 30, 2009 · N298SD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Honiara, Solomon IslandsThe pilot's failure to remove the tail rotor pedal lock before attempting flight, resulting in a loss of control.Dec 28, 2008 · N104BN · DestroyedNTSB MIA07FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Moulton, ALThe separation of a main rotor blade from its tension torsion bar for an undetermined reason.May 13, 2007 · N468WE · DestroyedNTSB SEA06CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369A · Banks, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while performing a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's incorrect interpretation of the examiner's instruction to add power.May 19, 2006 · N369V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Anchorage, AKA loss of tail rotor effectiveness during aerial taxi, and the pilot's delayed remedial action to counteract a rapid right yaw, which resulted in an in-flight loss of directional control, and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the…Aug 6, 2004 · N243D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03IA033Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6 · Moberly, MOThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness during cruise flight due to the bellcrank pivot pin becoming separated from the non-rotational swashplate. The plain brass liner of the non-rotating swashplate and the bellcrank pivot pin were worn.Dec 5, 2002 · N353RK · Minor damageNTSB NYC02LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Burtonsville, MDThe failure of the tailrotor gearbox for undetermined reasons.Sep 15, 2002 · N336SP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02TA239Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 369A · Springfield, MOOverload failure of the tail rotor transmission housing (gearbox) for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to adequately control the aircraft.Aug 7, 2002 · N98MP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL01LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Wadesboro, NCThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.Jul 3, 2001 · N539 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Hampton, GAA total loss of engine power due to foreign object damage to the turbine wheel assembly.Jun 10, 2000 · N330CM · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98GA110Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Newark, TXFailure of the Instructor Pilot to control the helicopter's rate of descent during a demonstrated autorotation. Contributing to the accident were the Operator's lack of: a. Instructor Pilot standardization procedures, and b. Specific or adequate flight…Sep 25, 1998 · N234ZM · Destroyed
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('4470503')
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FAA incident reports · 18

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4470503')
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Service difficulty reports · 8

SDR 2011FA0000628Drive Gear · crackedDURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE GEAR.Sep 22, 2011 · Hughes 369A · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA111226002Engine · power loss(CAN) FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF A SPRAY RUN, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD ADJACENT TO THE ONE HE WAS SPRAYING. THE ACFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AND THE PILOT SUFFERED ONLY MINOR INJURIES. OFFER OF ASSISTANCE WIJul 22, 2011 · Hughes 369A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA080305017Bracket · unserviceable(CAN) ON REMOVAL OF DUAL CONTROLS, A GENERAL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSEAT AREA REVEALED A CRACK ON THE BEARING CAP OF THE BRACKET ASSEMBLY WHICH IS USED TRANSFERING CONTROL INPUTS FROM CABIN BACK TO THE ROTORS. THE PART WAS REPLACED WITH NO INCIDENT.Feb 20, 2008 · Hughes 369A · Main Rotor ControlSDR CA080221006Bolt · cracked(CAN) MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION RECEIVED FOR OVERHAUL AFTER NDT INSPECTION 31 OF THE 32 RING GEAR BOLTS P/N 369H5105 WERE FOUND CRACKED UNDER THE BOLT HEADS. (TC NR 20080221006)Dec 14, 2007 · Hughes 369A · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR CA070523007Pin · broken(CAN) PIN FOUND BROKEN AT FIRST THREAD / SHANK. NUT WAS CAPTURED IN THE HANDLE CLIP.May 21, 2007 · Hughes 369A · Main Rotor BladesSDR CA060717006Lock · unserviceable(CAN) PILOT NOTICED FEEDBACK THRU CYCLIC CONTROL FROM MAIN ROTOR HEAD. HELICOPTER WAS LANDED AT MAIN BASE AND SERVICEABLE UNLOCK WAS INSTALLED TSO 00.0 AND TESTED SATISFACTORY. UNSERVICEABLE UNILOCK WILL BE SENT IN FOR OVERHAUL WITH A TEARDOWN REPORT REQUESJul 15, 2006 · Hughes 369A · Main Rotor HeadSDR 2005FA0001337Motor · inoperativeON APPROACH TO LANDING THE LONG TRIM MOTOR QUIT WORKING. REPLACED UNIT. (K)Aug 13, 2005 · Hughes 369A · Rotorcraft Flight ControlSDR AU510001641Strobe · wrong part(AUS) INCORRECT STROBE LIGHT FITTED. THE INCORRECT LIGHT WAS APPROXIMATELY 50MM (1.96IN) HIGHER THAN THE ORIGINAL LIGHT. THIS EXTRA HEIGHT BROUGHT THE LIGHT INTO THE TRACKING AREA OF THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES WHICH CONSEQUENTLY IMPACTED ON THE LIGHT CAUSING UNREPAJul 4, 2005 · Hughes 369A · Exterior Lighting
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STCs that may be installed · 91

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4470503')
    GROUP BY stc_number
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The same model under other registry codes

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  WHERE m.match_key = '369A' AND m.code NOT IN ('4470503')
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