# Hughes 369A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 4470503
- Manufacturer (registry): HUGHES
- Model: 369A
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H3WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H3WE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: MD Helicopters LLC
- Registered aircraft: 32
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-369a

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [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

## Registered aircraft (32)

- [N107BN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107BN): [Big Boy Toys LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20BOY%20TOYS%20LLC), [Mars, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Mars), S/N 701438
- [N126SR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126SR): [Down East Emergency Medicine Institute](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOWN%20EAST%20EMERGENCY%20MEDICINE%20INSTITUTE), [Orono, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Orono), S/N 1091299
- [N13SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13SD): [Snohomish County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNOHOMISH%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Snohomish, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Snohomish), S/N 380376
- [N142SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142SC): [Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPARTANBURG%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Spartanburg, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Spartanburg), S/N 1180910
- [N160DA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160DA): [Wehring Justin DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEHRING%20JUSTIN%20DBA), [Clute, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Clute), built 1969, S/N 391115
- [N17167](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17167): [Slade Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLADE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Carlsbad, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Carlsbad), built 1969, S/N 491127
- [N17801](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17801): [Mckee John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKEE%20JOHN%20R), [Central Point, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Central%20Point), built 1968, S/N 380352
- [N187YM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187YM): [Brown Byron Tim](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20BYRON%20TIM), [Hermiston, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hermiston), S/N 691183
- [N2091R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2091R): [City Of El Paso Police Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20EL%20PASO%20POLICE%20DEPARTMENT), [El Paso, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Paso), S/N 380381
- [N21772](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21772): [N21772 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N21772%20LLC), [Wellington, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Wellington), built 1967, S/N 970134
- [N259BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N259BK): [Cavanaugh Collections Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVANAUGH%20COLLECTIONS%20INC), [Addison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Addison), built 1970, S/N 301376
- [N262SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N262SD): [Cullman Police Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CULLMAN%20POLICE%20DEPARTMENT), [Cullman, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Cullman), S/N 691218
- [N278KC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N278KC): [Cullman Police Dept](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CULLMAN%20POLICE%20DEPT), [Cullman, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Cullman), S/N 201371
- [N298SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N298SD): [Csw LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CSW%20LLC), [Anacoco, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Anacoco), built 1968, S/N 280332
- [N301SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N301SD): [Harrison County Sheriffs Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRISON%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20DEPARTMENT), [Gulfport, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Gulfport), built 1967, S/N 1070131
- [N305AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305AZ): [Jta Express Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JTA%20EXPRESS%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1968, S/N 480446
- [N330CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N330CM): [Dewind Helicopter Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEWIND%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Zeeland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Zeeland), S/N 291060
- [N332AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N332AB): [Usda Aphis Ws Atoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20APHIS%20WS%20ATOC), [Cedar City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Cedar%20City), S/N 791231
- [N369KE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N369KE): [Cbft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CBFT%20LLC), [Mobile, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Mobile), built 1969, S/N 991271
- [N387RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N387RF): [Mid America Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20AMERICA%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), built 1969, S/N 301381
- [N47267](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47267): [Mckee John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKEE%20JOHN%20R), [Central Point, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Central%20Point), built 1969, S/N 68-17267
- [N535X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N535X): [Oxford Police Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OXFORD%20POLICE%20DEPARTMENT), [Oxford, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Oxford), S/N 101356
- [N53HC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53HC): [Drive A Tank Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRIVE%20A%20TANK%20INC), [Kasota, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Kasota), S/N 301384
- [N56TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56TW): [Mckee John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKEE%20JOHN), [Central Point, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Central%20Point), built 1968, S/N 1180880
- [N6246W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6246W): [Starfire Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARFIRE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Renton, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Renton), built 1968, S/N 880712
- [N658JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N658JL): [Lauderdale Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAUDERDALE%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Davie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Davie), built 1969, S/N 691194
- [N818SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N818SC): [Hartland Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARTLAND%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Edinburg, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Edinburg), built 1967, S/N 770093
- [N888DX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N888DX): [Alexander Mary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALEXANDER%20MARY), [Grants Pass, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Grants%20Pass), built 1968, S/N 380362
- [N888US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N888US): [Am Air Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AM%20AIR%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Green Oaks, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Green%20Oaks), built 1968, S/N 180282
- [N911JX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N911JX): [St Louis County Police](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ST%20LOUIS%20COUNTY%20POLICE), [Chesterfield, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Chesterfield), S/N 601424
- [N9792S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9792S): [Grand Haven Aviation Services](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAND%20HAVEN%20AVIATION%20SERVICES), [Spring Lake, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Spring%20Lake), built 1966, S/N 1060007
- [N99888](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99888): [Combat Rotors LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMBAT%20ROTORS%20LLC), [Eugene, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eugene), built 1969, S/N 391105

## NTSB investigations (15)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN18LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA183), May 19, 2018: Hughes 369A (N369GK), Stoneburg, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's unsafe and aggressive operation of the helicopter at low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN17LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA336), Sep 2, 2017: Hughes 369A (N50MP), Burnet, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate inflight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR17LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA075), Feb 22, 2017: Hughes 369A (N805LA), (Pacific Ocean), substantial damage. Probable cause: 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…
- [NTSB GAA16LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA182), Apr 8, 2016: Hughes 369 (N298SD), Weatherford, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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.
- [NTSB CEN09CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA332), May 30, 2009: Hughes 369A (N298SD), Baltimore, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his decision not to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR09LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA069), Dec 28, 2008: Hughes 369 (N104BN), Honiara, Solomon Islands, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to remove the tail rotor pedal lock before attempting flight, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB MIA07FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA098), May 13, 2007: Hughes 369A (N468WE), Moulton, AL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The separation of a main rotor blade from its tension torsion bar for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA06CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA102), May 19, 2006: Hughes 369A (N369V), Banks, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB ANC04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA087), Aug 6, 2004: Hughes OH-6A (N243D), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A 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…
- [NTSB CHI03IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA033), Dec 5, 2002: Hughes OH-6 (N353RK), Moberly, MO, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB NYC02LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA192), Sep 15, 2002: Hughes 369A (N336SP), Burtonsville, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the tailrotor gearbox for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02TA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02TA239), Aug 7, 2002: Hughes 369A (N98MP), Springfield, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Overload failure of the tail rotor transmission housing (gearbox) for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to adequately control the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL01LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA070), Jul 3, 2001: Hughes 369A (N539), Wadesboro, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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.
- [NTSB ATL00LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA063), Jun 10, 2000: Hughes 369A (N330CM), Hampton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to foreign object damage to the turbine wheel assembly.
- [NTSB IAD98GA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98GA110), Sep 25, 1998: Hughes OH-6A (N234ZM), Newark, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Failure 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…

## FAA accident and incident reports (18)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20180519010739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180519010739A), May 19, 2018: Hughes 369A (N369GK), Stoneburg, TX, Destroyed. At about 0915 am, Hughes aircraft N369GK carrying a pilot, a left seat spotter and two passengers took off from a landing zone (lz) in sunset, Texas in pursuit…
- [Incident 20180310001839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180310001839I), Mar 10, 2018: Hughes MH-6C (N262SD), Cropwell, AL, Minor damage. The police helicopter was operating under public use under ac no: 00-1.1A. The aircraft was dispatched for sar purposes. The helicopter was launched at…
- [Accident 20170902018019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170902018019A), Sep 2, 2017: Hughes 369A (N50MP), Burnet, TX, Substantial damage. During return to bmq(Burnet, TX.) N50MP a huges 369A exhausted all its fuel approximately 1 mile short of the fuel facility at Burnet. The pilot failed to…
- [Accident 20160408008779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160408008779A), Apr 8, 2016: Hughes 369A (N298SD), Weatherford, TX, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that he locked the tail rotor peddles on the left side when he hooked up the battery following maintenance. He forgot to unhook the peddles.…
- [Incident 20130423005309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130423005309I), Apr 23, 2013: Hughes OH-6A (N473SD), Crystal River, FL, Minor damage. This aircraft is a citrus county Florida, sheriff office public use helicopter. On the day of the incident, maintenance replaced a main rotor trim actuator.…
- [Accident 20090530016499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090530016499A), May 30, 2009: Hughes 369A (N298SD), Baltimore, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) During a practice 180 degree autorotation to a power-off touchdown, the aircraft overshot the final approach course to the 2500 foot mown grass private…
- [Accident 20081227856989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081227856989A), Dec 27, 2008: Hughes 369A (N104BN), Honiara, BP, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft lifted off from fishing boat without removing "unapproved rudder pedal lock." Witness stated he observed pilot reaching for something, possible…
- [Accident 20070513010419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070513010419A), May 13, 2007: Hughes 369A (N468WE), Moulton, AL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) During cruise flight, main rotor blades separated from the helicopter, causing an in-flight breakup of the aircraft. The helicopter subsequently crashed…
- [Accident 20060519008359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060519008359A), May 19, 2006: Hughes 369A (N369V), Gleneden Beach, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) During a certificated flight instructor check ride, the pilot [privacy data omitted] was instructed to do a power recovery maneuver. It is reported that…
- [Accident 20040806018439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040806018439A), Aug 6, 2004: Hughes OH6A (N243D), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft crashed while landing at mri. This report will be amended when more evidence is uncovered. (-23 amendment) aircraft crashed while landing at…
- [Accident 20021129033279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021129033279A), Nov 29, 2002: Hughes OH6A (N13SD), Snohomish, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Public use aircraft experienced loss of engine power shortly after take off from Snohomish county search and rescue facility. Aircraft landed in front…
- [Accident 20020915032689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020915032689A), Sep 15, 2002: Hughes 369A (N336SP), Burtonsville, MD, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft crashed into rocky gorge reservoir, coming to rest in 4 feet of water. The pilot/owner was seriously injured with neck and back fractures.…
- [Accident 20020807027779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020807027779A), Aug 7, 2002: Hughes 369A (N98MP), Springfield, MO, Substantial damage. (-23) N98MP, a public use rotor craft operated by the Missouri highway patrol, had just departed the Springfield, MO Downtown airport (3DW) on a south easterly…
- [Accident 20020621012599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020621012599A), Jun 21, 2002: Hughes OH6A (N345SD), Circlehotspring, AK, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On or about 2319 hours (adt) on June 21, 2002, lee j. ruble, a private pilot, certificate number #574168921, acting as pilot in command of N345SD, a…
- [Accident 20010703019859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010703019859A), Jul 3, 2001: N539, Wadesboro, NC, No damage. (-23) While performing a maintenance flight for blade tracking, flying at approximately 100 to 150 ft AGL airspeed 60 knots the engine suddenly quit. Pilot…
- [Accident 20000610007409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000610007409A), Jun 10, 2000: Hughes 369A (N330CM), Hampton, GA, No damage. (-23) Pilot states that the flight departed 4A7 at approx 1410 local time. After approx 10 minutes, the pilot noticed that the oil temp was hot (just under red…
- [Accident 19990907026959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990907026959A), Sep 7, 1999: Hughes OH6A (N584SD), Hrnando, MS, Substantial damage. (.19) On September 7, 1999, at 1130 central daylight time, a Hughes OH6A, N584SD, collided with the ground while on approach to a helipad in hernhando,…
- [Incident 19950825032139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950825032139I), Aug 25, 1995: Hughes OH6A (N234ZM), Ft Worth, TX. Practicing pinnacle landings to elavated structure. Began spinning to right. Landed hard and rolled on its side. (-23) see narrative #1AD98FA110

## Service difficulty reports (8)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2011FA0000628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000628), Sep 22, 2011: DRIVE GEAR. CRACKED. DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE GEAR.
- [SDR CA111226002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111226002), Jul 22, 2011: ENGINE. 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
- [SDR CA080305017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080305017), Feb 20, 2008: BRACKET. 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 TRANSFER
- [SDR CA080221006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080221006), Dec 14, 2007: BOLT. 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 
- [SDR CA070523007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070523007), May 21, 2007: PIN. BROKEN. (CAN) PIN FOUND BROKEN AT FIRST THREAD / SHANK. NUT WAS CAPTURED IN THE HANDLE CLIP.
- [SDR CA060717006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060717006), Jul 15, 2006: LOCK. 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 TEST
- [SDR 2005FA0001337](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001337), Aug 13, 2005: MOTOR. INOPERATIVE. ON APPROACH TO LANDING THE LONG TRIM MOTOR QUIT WORKING. REPLACED UNIT. (K)
- [SDR AU510001641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001641), Jul 4, 2005: STROBE. 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 INT

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (91, first 50)

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

- [STC SR01059LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01059LA): Installation of right side dual utility mount. Airfilm Camera Systems LLC
- [STC SR00709AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00709AT): Installation of Starter-Generator Cooling Kit. Precision Heli-Support LLC. Lists 369 Series
- [STC SR00771LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00771LA): Installation of right-side utility mount. Airfilm Camera Systems LLC
- [STC SR00772LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00772LA): Installation of left-side utility mount. Airfilm Camera Systems LLC
- [STC SR00862LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00862LA): Installation of aft belly utility mount. Airfilm Camera Systems LLC
- [STC SR04637CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04637CH): Replacement of existing main ship battery with Lithium Ion Battery and installation of Annunciator Control Panel. Airwolf Aerospace LLC
- [STC SH2735NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2735NM): Installation of pneumatic door actuators. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR04160CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04160CH): Installation of Heli-Preheat Kit, p/n TA3089-1 for 115 volt application. HARTZELL PROPELLER INC
- [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SR00314AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00314AT): Installation of engine firewall in Hughes 369 model helicopter. Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance Inc. Lists 369 Series
- [STC SR00450AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00450AT): Installation of a seat pan inspection panel. Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance Inc. Lists 369 Series
- [STC SR00829AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00829AT): Installation of front extended cabin step. Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance Inc. Lists 369 Series
- [STC SR01839AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01839AT): Installation of cyclic friction levers. Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance Inc
- [STC SR03265AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03265AT): Modification of engine gearbox breather system by the installation of Heli-Tech "HT800-Engine Gearbox Breather Kit", P/N HT800. Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance Inc
- [STC SH1152NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1152NW): Installation of the Automatic Flagman Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC
- [STC SR02001SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02001SE): Fabrication and installation of Model 72448 locking fuel cover assembly. Timberline Aerospace LLC
- [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SH2554NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2554NM): Installation of Modified front window canopy. The NORDAM Group LLC
- [STC SH8418SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8418SW): Installation of pop out windows. The NORDAM Group LLC
- [STC SR02058SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02058SE): Fabrication of Aerometals Fuel Vent Emergency Shutoff Valve Assembly in accordance with Aerometals Master Drawing List No. Aero-MDL-002, Revision A, dated February 24, 2010, or later FAA-approved revision; and installation of this assembly in accordance with Aerometals Installation Instructions No. Aero-Inst-001, Revision NC, dated April 07, 2009, or later FAA-approved revision. Aerometals
- [STC SR02458LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02458LA): Compressor Plenum Inspection Panel installed. Precision Heli-Support, LLC
- [STC SR02487AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02487AK): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SH4344NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4344NM): Replace existing fiberglass strut leg fairings with aluminum fairings. Cascade STC LLC
- [STC SH4909NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4909NM): Replace the aft engine compartment heat blanket with a stainless steel firewall. Cascade STC LLC
- [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SR01524SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01524SE): Fabrication of AMC AM369A3600-603 horizontal stabilizer. Aerometals
- [STC SH7091NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7091NM): Installation of a Simplex Manufacturing Company Model 8500 agricultural tank sprayer. Simplex Manufacturing Company
- [STC SR02095SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02095SE): Fabrication of a replacement Aerometals Scavenge Pump Assembly. Aerometals
- [STC SH3756NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3756NM): Installation of tailboom,. Aerometals
- [STC SR01960LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01960LA): Installation of removable seat pans. Aerometals
- [STC SH2288NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2288NM): Installation of Spectrolab SX-16C nightsun searchlight. Gerbino Flight Systems
- [STC SH250WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH250WE): Installation of a P.A. speaker kit. Allen J Gerbino, Gerbino Flight Systems
- [STC SH2530NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2530NM): Installation of quick removal door hinges. Gerbino Flight Systems
- [STC SH281WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH281WE): Installation of VIP single passenger seats. Gerbino Flight Systems
- [STC SH207WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH207WE): Installation of range extension fuel tank in cargo area. ROBERTSON FUEL SYSTEMS LLC
- [STC SR00103SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00103SE): Installation of Aviation Development Corporation oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SR01948SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01948SE): Fabrication and installation of an Right Hand Fuel Tank Filler Assembly. Aerometals
- [STC SR01996SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01996SE): Fabrication and installation of an oil tank filler cap assembly in the above model rotor craft. Aerometals
- [STC SR01924LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01924LA): Installation of a Platinum Aviation cockpit pedestal slant panel. Integrated Flight Systems
- [STC SR01675SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01675SE): Fabrication of AMC Part Number AM369A4516 ( ), N1 Tachometer Indicator and AM369D24518 ( ) N2/NR Tachometer Indicator. Aerometals
- [STC SR01718SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01718SE): Installation of tail rotor hub assembly. Aerometals
- [STC SR01942SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01942SE): Fabrication of AMC Tail Rotor Pitch Control Assemblies. Aerometals
- [STC SR09184RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09184RC): Installation of a replacement main rotor blade, part number 500P2100-301 and 303. Helicopter Technology Co
- [STC SR00062BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00062BO): Installation of a Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. Health Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) Model 1122, P/N HUMS-A-070-1. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc
- [STC SR01551SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01551SE): Fabrication of AMC Part Number AM369A1231 droop stop roller assembly. Aerometals
- [STC SH631NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH631NE): Installation of Fibre Reinforced Plastic Interior Trim Panels and Ducting. Prism Helicopters Ltd
- [STC SR01046AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01046AT): Installation of Allison Model 250-C10D (T63-A-700) engine. Rick Sweet
- [STC SR01055AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01055AT): Installation of an Allison Model 250-C20C (T63-A720) engine. Rick Sweet

All 91: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-369a/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Hughes 369A (OH-6A)](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-369a-oh-6a): 11 registered aircraft, registry code 4470506
- [MD Helicopters 369A](https://openairdocs.org/model/md-helicopters-369a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 3030006
- [Hughes/Helicopter Assocs 369A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-helicopter-assocs-369a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 4470703
- [Hughes/Batto John 369A (OH-6A)](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-batto-john-369a-oh-6a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 4470710
- [Hughes/Asbill 369A (OH-6A)](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-asbill-369a-oh-6a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 4470501
- [Hughes/Dudley K P 369A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-dudley-k-p-369a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 4470505

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