# Hughes 369F - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 4470708 - Manufacturer (registry): HUGHES - Model: 369F - 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: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-369f 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 2026-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-21-05): Engine/transmission coupling · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 3 more. Effective Nov 27, 2026 - [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 2024-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-20-07): Emergency Equipment; Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Emergency Float Kit, P/N 20498 (STC SR00780LA or 12 others). Effective Dec 5, 2024 - [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 2021-22-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-11): Tail Rotor Control System · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 7 more. Effective Jan 10, 2022 - [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 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 2013-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-05-16): Tailboom assembly · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Apr 30, 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 2005-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-21-02): Main rotor blade (blade) · Main rotor blades P/N 500P2300-501/503/505 (Helicopter Technology STC SR01050LA or 2 others). Effective Nov 1, 2005 - [AD 2002-13-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-05-R1): Tail rotor gearbox · Aerometals tailboom, P/N 369X23500-505, 507 (STC SH5055NM or SH4801NM). Effective Feb 25, 2003 - [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 98-07-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-07-19): Tail Rotor Control Rod Assembly · MD Helicopters 369F and 369FF. Effective May 7, 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 97-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-08): Transmission Output Drive Gear · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 2 more. Effective Aug 4, 1997 - [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 96-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-08-03): Hardpoint Assemblies · Hardpoints (Flight Trails Helicopters STC SH6080NM). Effective May 20, 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 94-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-24-04): Pitch Control Assembly · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Dec 13, 1994 - [AD 93-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-18-05): Fuel Vent Line · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 2 more. Effective Dec 21, 1993 - [AD 93-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-07-10): Airspeed Limitations · External cargo container (Gajon Associates STC SH1134EA). Effective Jul 6, 1993 - [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 90-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-24-07): Main Rotor Transmission Bolts · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Dec 10, 1990 - [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 89-02-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-02-01-R1): Main Rotor Blade Strap Assemblies · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Jul 19, 1990 - [AD 90-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-12-03): Tail Rotor Bearing Assembly · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Jun 22, 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 88-17-09 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-17-09-R1): Tail Rotor Transmission · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Dec 26, 1989 - [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 87-18-12 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-18-12-R1): Main Rotor Transmission · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Jan 15, 1988 - [AD 87-18-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-18-11): Main Rotor Transmission And Drive Shaft · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Sep 1, 1987 - [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 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 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 2003-08-51](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 2002-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-05) (historical): Tail rotor gearbox · Modification of tailboom attaching hardware (Aerometals STC SH4801NM or SH5055NM). Effective Aug 1, 2002 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3) - [SAIB AIR-21-19R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-19R1): AERIAL TOW EQUIPMENT, Side Pull Hook. Issued Nov 29, 2021 - [SAIB AIR-21-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-19) (historical): AERIAL TOW EQUIPMENT, Side Pull Hook. Issued Nov 29, 2021 - [SAIB SW-12-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-45): Garmin Model 400W/500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Issued Oct 3, 2012 ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N531WH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N531WH): [Winco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINCO%20INC), [Aurora, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Aurora), built 1985, S/N 0011F - [N630N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N630N): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1984, S/N 0004F ## NTSB investigations (3) 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 LAX04CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA122), Feb 12, 2004: McDonnell Douglas 369FF (N630N), Mesa, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was a wind… - [NTSB LAX97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA061), Nov 21, 1996: McDonnell Douglas MD-600N (N630N), Flagstaff, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inattention to the altitude and inadvertent late entry into an autorotation maneuver below the established minimum test altitude with a helicopter operating at maximum gross weight in a… - [NTSB LAX97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA034), Nov 4, 1996: McDonnell Douglas MD-600 (N630N), Flagstaff, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: An uncommanded main rotor blade to tail boom contact due to a 'blowback' phenomena after a successful preplanned autorotation by the pilot to a high density altitude airport with a test aircraft… ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) 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 20040212001669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040212001669A), Feb 12, 2004: Hughes 369FF (N630N), Mesa, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Mister turchetta a test pilot for MD helicopters was giving a turkish police officer dual instruction in N630N a MD 600 (MD369FF) prior to their… - [Accident 19961121039479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961121039479A), Nov 21, 1996: Hughes 369FF (N630N), Flagstaff, AZ, Substantial damage. High velocity autorotations test. Impacted runway. Bent seperated skids. Began test too low. Low airspeed. Weight. - [Incident 19961104034519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961104034519I), Nov 4, 1996: Hughes 369FF (N630N), Flagstaff, AZ, Minor damage. Narrative: while performing flight tests on a proto-type MD630N at Flagstaff airport, Flagstaff, Arizona, the pilot entered the ninth (9th) auto-rotation of… ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2023FA0000664](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000664), Aug 24, 2023: BEARING RACE. CRACKED. F-DUTCH OUTER RACO PIN 369F5453-1 SIN 5640-0834 WAS ROTUMED FROM NDE PROFESSIONALS. INC. AS REJECTED DUO TO THREE MARKED CRACKS. ONE RUNNLNG THE LENGTH OF THE S - [SDR 96ZZZX2274](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2274), Apr 1, 1996: LEAD/LAG LINK. CRACKED. PILOT FOUND BROKEN LINK ON PRE-FLIGHT. REMOVED BROKEN LINK AND INSTALLED NEW. FOUND LINK SHIMS .024 INCH OVER MAXIMUM. REMOVED SHIMS AS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CORRE - [SDR 96ZZZX1970](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1970), Mar 30, 1996: STRAP ASSY. BROKEN. AT ACFT TT: 4,378.1 RS, MARCH 30, 1996, DURING POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION OF M/R HUB ASSY - TWO BROKEN STRAPS WERE NOTED ON YELLOW BLADE PITCH HOUSING, STRAPS WERE ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (161, 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 SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SR01059LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01059LA): Installation of right side dual utility mount. Airfilm Camera Systems LLC - [STC SH133WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH133WE): Installation of C-75 cargo rack set. Isolair Inc - [STC SH3686NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3686NM): Installation of an Isolair Model3700-110 spray tank system. (500N restricted category). Isolair Inc - [STC SR00181IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00181IB): Installation of alternate Cabin Door Latches to replace OEM door locks. Aerologic 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 SR00068DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00068DE): Installation of infrared imaging system. Dart Aerospace Company - [STC SH5247NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5247NM): Installation of external pod, camera mount, and 12 volt power provision. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00146IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00146IB): nstallation of the Integrated Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS). RMCI Canada Inc - [STC SR02120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02120SE): Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SH2735NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2735NM): Installation of pneumatic door actuators. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR02808LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02808LA): Installation of MD500 Side Pull Kit. Aerocraft Incorporated - [STC SH5206NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5206NM): Installation of two underfuselage jacking hard points. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00376DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00376DE): Installation of laser mapping system. 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 SR00043LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00043LA): Installation of clip on Main Rotor Swashplate. Pac West Helicopters 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 SR01778SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01778SE): Installation of Onboard Systems International Cargo Hook Kits and Load Weigh Kit. Onboard Systems International LLC - [STC SH2262NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2262NM): Installation of a fore-and-aft medical evacuation litter(s) kit. MD Helicopters LLC - [STC SR04680NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04680NY): Installation of Human External Cargo (HEC) Long-Line Kit. Boost Human External Cargo Systems 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 SR04175AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04175AT): Installation of the HT400 Inspection Panel Kit. Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance Inc - [STC SR02693LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02693LA): Installation of a redundant system for the primary Cargo Hook system when conducting Human External Cargo (HEC) external loads operations. Onboard Systems International LLC - [STC SH4908NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4908NM): Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-034-00, 200-034-01, and 200-034-02 Load Weigh Kits. Onboard Systems International - [STC SR00407SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00407SE): Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-187-00 cargo hook kit. Onboard Systems International LLC - [STC SR00525SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00525SE): Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-231-00 and 200-231-01 Cargo Hook Attach Point Kit and installation of these Cargo Hook Attach Point Kits. Onboard Systems International - [STC SR00892SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00892SE): Fabrication of Onboard Systems International Model 200-264-00, 200-264-01, and 200-264-02 Cargo Hook Kits. Onboard Systems International - [STC SR02001SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02001SE): Fabrication and installation of Model 72448 locking fuel cover assembly. Timberline Aerospace LLC - [STC SR02713SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02713SE): Manufacture and Installation of Human External Cargo (HEC) Hook System. Mechanical Specialties Inc - [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC SR04539NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04539NY): Installation of the Human External Cargo (HEC) System. Boost Human External Cargo Systems Inc - [STC SR02622SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02622SE): Installation of Garmin G500H TXi Display System (Primary Flight Display (PDF), Multi-Function Display (MFD)). Garmin International Inc - [STC SR02124SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02124SE): Installation functionality. of Data Garmin Required: transponders: (1) Garmin GTX Master 345/345R Drawing with List ADS-B (MDL), Out and In 005-00734-A4, functionality;. Garmin International Inc - [STC SH656GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH656GL): Installation of auxiliary fuel system. Fargo Manufacturing Co - [STC SH908GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH908GL): Installation of air conditioning system. Fargo Manufacturing Co - [STC SH994GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH994GL): Installation of belly-mounted, cargo carrier. Fargo Manufacturing Co - [STC SR02129CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02129CH): Installation of Fargo 19-gallon auxiliary fuel tank with STC SH656GL. Fargo Manufacturing Co - [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 SH2821SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2821SW): Replacement of door glass with sliding window. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8418SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8418SW): Installation of pop out windows. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SR04170NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04170NY): Installation of the Helicopter Film Works Inc Mount Assemblies. Helicopter Film Works Inc - [STC SR02458LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02458LA): Compressor Plenum Inspection Panel installed. Precision Heli-Support, LLC All 161: https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-369f/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [MD Helicopters 369F](https://openairdocs.org/model/md-helicopters-369f): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3030009 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.