# Leonardo AW169

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 33601QC
- Manufacturer (registry): LEONARDO SPA
- Model: AW169
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 12
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS R00007RD](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00007RD) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Leonardo S.p.a.
- Registered aircraft: 20
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/leonardo-aw169

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 2026-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-05): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters H160-B, EC225LP, AS 365 N3 and 18 more. Effective Oct 2, 2026
- [AD 2025-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-21-04): Life Raft · Leonardo AW169. Effective Dec 26, 2025
- [AD 2024-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-05-06): Tail rotor system · Leonardo AW169. Effective May 14, 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 2022-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-26-03): Doors · Leonardo AW169. Effective Dec 30, 2022
- [AD 2022-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-13-01): Aircraft Fuel System · Leonardo AW169. Effective Jul 21, 2022
- [AD 2022-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-01-03): Fire Bottle, Portable · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 35 more. Effective Mar 7, 2022
- [AD 2021-26-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-29): Rotorcraft Flight Control · Leonardo AW169. Effective Feb 22, 2022
- [AD 2021-20-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-20-17): Tail Rotor System · Leonardo AW169 and AW189. Effective Nov 22, 2021
- [AD 2021-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-20-03): Rotorcraft Flight Control, Main Rotor Control · Leonardo AW169. Effective Nov 22, 2021
- [AD 2021-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-07): Fire Bottle, Portable · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 127 more. Effective Nov 18, 2021
- [AD 2021-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-14): Landing Gear Actuator · Leonardo AW169. Effective Jun 22, 2021
- [AD 2021-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-01): Auto Flight System · Leonardo AW169. Effective Jun 2, 2021
- [AD 2020-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-19-09): Window/windshield system · Leonardo AW169 and AW189. Effective Oct 27, 2020
- [AD 2020-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-19-07): Landing Gear System · Leonardo AW169. Effective Oct 27, 2020
- [AD 2020-15-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-15-18): Emergency Flotation Section · Leonardo AB139, AW139, AW169 and 1 more. Effective Sep 3, 2020
- [AD 2019-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-22-08): Tail Rotor System · Leonardo AW169 and AW189. Effective Jan 7, 2020
- [AD 2019-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-18-02): Emergency Exits · Leonardo AW169. Effective Oct 16, 2019
- [AD 2019-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-05-03): Tail Rotor System · Leonardo AB139, AW139, AW169 and 1 more. Effective Mar 28, 2019
- [AD 2018-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-16-01): Equipment · B/E Aerospace Fischer A109, AW169, Attendant seats NG and 1 more. Effective Aug 31, 2018

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2024-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-09-02) (historical): Life Raft · Leonardo AW169. Effective Jun 5, 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 2018-23-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-23-52) (historical): Leonardo AW169 and AW189

## Registered aircraft (20)

- [N116MW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116MW): [Nextera Energy Equipment Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEXTERA%20ENERGY%20EQUIPMENT%20LEASING%20LLC), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), built 2017, S/N 69042
- [N169ES](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169ES): [American Owlines LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20OWLINES%20LLC), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), S/N 69047
- [N169R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169R): [169r LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/169R%20LLC), [Draper, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Draper), built 2015, S/N 69009
- [N199SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N199SM): [Park View Health System Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARK%20VIEW%20HEALTH%20SYSTEM%20INC), [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), built 2024, S/N 69153
- [N307TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N307TC): [County Of Travis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTY%20OF%20TRAVIS), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 2019, S/N 69081
- [N308TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N308TC): [County Of Travis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTY%20OF%20TRAVIS), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 2019, S/N 69085
- [N309TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N309TC): [County Of Travis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTY%20OF%20TRAVIS), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 2019, S/N 69088
- [N51NL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51NL): [51nl LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/51NL%20LLC), [Newton, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Newton), built 2019, S/N 69036
- [N691HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N691HS): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 2017, S/N 69052
- [N692HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N692HS): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 2023, S/N 69166
- [N693CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N693CF): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), S/N 69055
- [N693HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N693HS): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 2024, S/N 69116
- [N697HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N697HS): [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), S/N 69046
- [N698HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N698HS): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), S/N 69207
- [N699HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N699HS): [Msn69196 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MSN69196%20LLC), [North Kingstown, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/North%20Kingstown), built 2026, S/N 69196
- [N82SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82SM): [Parkview Health System Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKVIEW%20HEALTH%20SYSTEM%20INC), [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), built 2026, S/N 69210
- [N841CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N841CF): [Miami Valley Hospital](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIAMI%20VALLEY%20HOSPITAL), [Dayton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Dayton), built 2024, S/N 69175
- [N870DD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N870DD): [Health Care District Of Palm Beach County](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEALTH%20CARE%20DISTRICT%20OF%20PALM%20BEACH%20COUNTY), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), built 2021, S/N 69130
- [N911PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N911PB): [Health Care District Palm Beach County](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEALTH%20CARE%20DISTRICT%20PALM%20BEACH%20COUNTY), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), built 2021, S/N 69132
- [N942CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N942CF): [Miami Valley Hospital](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIAMI%20VALLEY%20HOSPITAL), [Dayton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Dayton), built 2024, S/N 69182

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 CEN22LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA057), Nov 22, 2021: Leonardo AW169 (N307TC), Austin, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The helicopter’s impact with a bird during cruise flight.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20211122018529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211122018529A), Nov 22, 2021: Leonardo Spa AW169 (N307TC), Austin, TX, Substantial damage. Star flight 1 (N307TC) on 22 nov 21 while transporting a patient, a turkey vulture impacted the aircraft in flight. PIC conducted a precautionary landing at…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR DT1R20200417001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DT1R20200417001), Apr 15, 2020: WINDOW. DEPARTED. DURING CRUISE SPEED, CO-PILOT UPPER WINDOW WAS LOST IN FLIGHT. CREW PROCEEDED TO LAND AIRCRAFT WITHOUT ADDITIONAL ANOMALIES. WHILE AT BASE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED 

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (8)

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 SR00228IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00228IB): Installation of Actuator Assembly Replacement Kit P/N 318783a for Floats Inflation System. AERO SEKUR S.P.A
- [STC SR09932AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09932AC): Installation of Night Vision Imaging System (NVlS) I Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Compatible Lighting System. REB Technologies, Inc
- [STC SR00066IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00066IB): Installation of the ISAT-200A and DAL-200. SkyTrac Systems Ltd
- [STC SR04292NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04292NY): Installation of Cabin Steps. Aviation Completion Innovations, Inc
- [STC SR04290NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04290NY): Installation of Cabin Interior Sound Reduction Wall Panel System (SRWPS). Aviation Completion Innovations, Inc
- [STC SR04286NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04286NY): Installation of Engine Wash Kit. Aviation Completion Innovations, Inc
- [STC SA04282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04282NY): Installation of a Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) mounting devise arm-mounted system. Aviation Completion Innovations, Inc
- [STC SR04262NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04262NY): Installation of EMS Equipment Part Number 169-0040200-501. Aerolite AG

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Agustawestland S P A AW169](https://openairdocs.org/model/agustawestland-s-p-a-aw169): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0260433

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