# Schweizer 269D - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8059501 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER - Model: 269D - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 3 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 4H12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4H12) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Schweizer RSG LLC - Registered aircraft: 12 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-269d 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 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 2018-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-13): Engine/Transmission Coupling · Sikorsky 269D. Effective Mar 5, 2018 - [AD 2015-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-23-01): Tail Rotor Drive · Sikorsky 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Dec 15, 2015 - [AD 2015-11-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-11-09): Main Rotor Drive System · Sikorsky 269D. Effective Jul 14, 2015 - [AD 2013-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-04): Rotorcraft tailboom · Sikorsky 269D. Effective Mar 19, 2013 - [AD 2010-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-16-08): Rotorcraft Cooling Fan System · Schweizer 269D. Effective Aug 20, 2010 - [AD 2005-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-10-12): Lateral control trim actuator assembly · Schweizer 269C, 269C-1 and 269D. Effective Jun 2, 2005 - [AD 2003-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-09-05): Aluminum horizontal stabilizer endplate · Schweizer 269D. Effective May 16, 2003 - [AD 2000-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-16-05): Tail Rotor Swashplate Shaft · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Sep 19, 2000 - [AD 98-26-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-26-06): Shaft · Schweizer 269D. Effective Feb 3, 1999 - [AD 98-18-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-18-11): Main Rotor Blade · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 2 more. Effective Oct 7, 1998 - [AD 81-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-17-01): Starting Vibrator Assemblies · Bendix Starting Vibrator Assemblies, B-2, B-2A and 49 more. Effective Aug 13, 1981 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more.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 2017-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-07-02) (historical): Engine/ Transmission Coupling · Sikorsky 269D. Effective Apr 11, 2017 - [AD 99-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-17-10) (historical): Shaft · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Sep 2, 1999 - [AD 76-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-18-01) (historical): Tail boom support strut · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 3 more. Effective Sep 7, 1976 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB SW-17-29](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-17-29): Landing Gear Dampers Inspection. Issued Oct 10, 2017 - [SAIB SW-09-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-09-44): Cabin door. Issued Jul 28, 2009 ## Registered aircraft (12) - [N1475X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1475X): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 0005 - [N2028J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2028J): [Heli-Tech Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELI-TECH%20INC), [Panama City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City), built 1993, S/N 0003 - [N214TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N214TS): [T Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/T%20AIR%20LLC), [Columbia Falls, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Columbia%20Falls), S/N 0073A - [N277DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N277DT): [Findlay Enterprises Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FINDLAY%20ENTERPRISES%20LTD), [Lafayette, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Lafayette), built 2000, S/N 0028 - [N313BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N313BA): [R & R Testing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%20%26%20R%20TESTING%20INC), [Watertown, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Watertown), built 2006, S/N 0059A - [N330TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N330TH): [Huff Jon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUFF%20JON%20L), [Corning, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Corning), built 1992, S/N 0002 - [N357PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N357PD): [Brown Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 2002, S/N 0038A - [N360JF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N360JF): [Ct Grain Systems LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CT%20GRAIN%20SYSTEMS%20LLC), [Lewisburg, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Lewisburg), S/N 0031A - [N406CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N406CS): [Siderius Construction Llp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIDERIUS%20CONSTRUCTION%20LLP), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 2000, S/N 0026A - [N411HU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411HU): [Dodson International Parts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DODSON%20INTERNATIONAL%20PARTS%20INC), [Rantoul, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Rantoul), built 2003, S/N 0040 - [N434ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N434ST): [Schweizer Rsg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWEIZER%20RSG%20LLC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), S/N 0010 - [N954FB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N954FB): [Greenery LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREENERY%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2008, S/N 0072A ## NTSB investigations (10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA18LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA192), Jul 14, 2018: Schweizer 269D (N411HU), Stewartstown, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain yaw control while transitioning to an out of ground effect hover due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. - [NTSB CEN18LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA106), Feb 13, 2018: Schweizer 269D (N471RA), Stockbridge, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while maneuvering the helicopter at a low altitude after departure. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s distraction by the… - [NTSB DFW08TA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08TA137), May 9, 2008: Schweizer 269D (N584PM), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to compensate for the excessive rate of descent on final approach. A contributing factor was the reported down draft. - [NTSB MIA05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA088), Mar 29, 2005: Schweizer 269D (N4767), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: An inflight collision with the ocean for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW05TA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05TA056), Jan 18, 2005: Schweizer 269D (N296RL), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover. - [NTSB FTW04GA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04GA076), Feb 19, 2004: Schweizer 269D (N255TP), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to the axial movement of the compressor rotor blades contacting the compressor vanes resulting in a subsequent compressor stall. A contributing factor was the improper… - [NTSB FTW02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA179), Jun 9, 2002: Schweizer 269D (N333UC), Crawford, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's exceedence of the engine's temperature limits, resulting in the melting of blades on the first and second stage turbine wheels. A contributing… - [NTSB SEA01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA082), May 3, 2001: Schweizer 269D (N2061D), Nampa, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for strong, gusty, shifting winds while hovering in ground effect. Factors include a sudden directional change and increase in velocity of the gusty wind… - [NTSB BFO92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA085), Jul 2, 1992: Schweizer 269D (N330TT), Watkins Glen, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER RIGGING OF THE FUEL CONTROL UNIT. - [NTSB NYC86LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA159), Jun 27, 1986: Cessna 152 (N6150Q), Danbury, CT, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (17) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20180714011209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180714011209A), Jul 14, 2018: Schweizer 269D CONFIG A (N411HU), Stewartstown, PA, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Was flying N411HU a Schweizer 269D with one passenger at Shoestring Airport (0P2). After approach on runway 24 and near the intersection… - [Accident 20180213002609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180213002609A), Feb 13, 2018: Schweizer 269D (N471RA), Stockbridge, MI, Substantial damage. On 02/13/2018 at approximately 14:15 pm EST aircraft N471RA departed hangar located at 4624 parman rd. in Stockbridge, MI. With one pilot and one female… - [Accident 20170811024769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170811024769A), Aug 11, 2017: Schweizer 269D (N2086N), Long Beach, CA, Substantial damage. August 11, 2017 maintenance personnel were performing engine run to check out helicopter rotor transmission which was just installed following overhaul. As… - [Incident 20101230054229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101230054229I), Dec 30, 2010: Schweizer 269D (N584PM), San Antonio, TX, No damage. During cruise flight, the engine started to surge. Pilot did a precautionary landing on the highway. - [Incident 20100825041349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100825041349I), Aug 25, 2010: Schweizer 269D (N255TP), San Antonio, TX, Minor damage. While assisting ground troops pilot smelled smoke. Pilot landed on golf course on a precautionary landing and found out that the exhaust tail pipe was missing.… - [Incident 20090606019639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090606019639I), Jun 6, 2009: Scwzer 269D (N277DT), San Antonio, TX, Minor damage. Catastropic failure of the oil cooler impeller resulted in loss of oil pressure. Helicopter was landed immediately. Damage to helicopter included cooling… - [Accident 20080509833499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080509833499A), May 9, 2008: Scwzer 269D (N584PM), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that he and another pilot were practicing auto-rotations. On the last auto-rotation he was too low and the helicopter hit the ground hard.… - [Accident 20050329005509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050329005509A), Mar 29, 2005: Scwzer 269D (N4767), Punta Cana, DR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) This office received a call on March 29, 2005 indicating that N4767, a schweitzer 269D, owned and operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted] was lost… - [Incident 20050217006669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050217006669I), Feb 17, 2005: Scwzer 269D (N357PD), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On 2/17/05 marine helicopter, CH-53E, piloted by [privacy data omitted] was making an approach to land at the West Palm Beach International Airport at… - [Accident 20050118001339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050118001339A), Jan 18, 2005: Scwzer 269D (N296RL), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On January 18, 2005, at approximately 1615 central standard time, a Schweizer 269D helicopter, N296RL, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the… - [Incident 20041216032859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041216032859I), Dec 16, 2004: Scwzer 269D (N277DT), San Antonio, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Officer [privacy data omitted] stated that he and his partner, officer [privacy data omitted] ^ had flown several missions during their shift. They took… - [Accident 20040219018459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040219018459A), Feb 19, 2004: Scwzer 269D (N255TP), San Antonio, TX, Destroyed. (-23) While in cruise flight, the helicopter lost power. Pilot maneuvered helicopter over some power lines which depleted his air speed. Helicopter… - [Incident 20030708015359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030708015359I), Jul 8, 2003: Scwzer 269D (N357PD), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On 7/08/03 at 17:00 hours, the West Palm Beach police department responded to a police call from the police ramp. As the helicopter departed northbound… - [Accident 20020609011649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020609011649A), Jun 9, 2002: Scwzer 269D (N333UC), Crawford, TX, No damage. (-23) On June 9, 2002 at 12 CDT, a schwiezer 269D, registration number N333UC, owned by Schweizer aircraft corporation and operated by richard warner… - [Accident 20010503009829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010503009829A), May 3, 2001: Scwzer 269D (N2061D), Nampa, ID, No damage. (-23)While hovering N2061D in preparation for flight, pilot claims that a gust of wind caused the aircraft to weathercock into the wind. According to him, the… - [Accident 19860627028329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860627028329A), Jun 27, 1986: Cessna 152 (N6150Q), Danbury, CT, Substantial damage. The student encountered control problems and aborted the takeoff. The aircraft veered off the runway and flipped. - [Incident 19840521041759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840521041759I), May 21, 1984: Cessna 152 (N6150Q), Danbury, CT, Minor damage. Made a hard landing. Lost directional. Veered off runway. Struck a brovo taxi marker sign. ## Service difficulty reports (43) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2012FA0000328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000328), May 9, 2012: IMPELLER. CRACKED. OIL COOLER IMPELLER WAS INSPECTED FOR CRACKS IN THE BLADE/SHOUD REGION IAW MFG RECOMMENDATIONS EVERY 100 HOURS OF OPERATION. 2 CRACKS WERE CONFIRMED AND SEVERAL - [SDR 2012FA0000327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000327), May 9, 2012: IMPELLER. CRACKED. OIL COOLER IMPELLER WAS INSPECTED FOR CRACKS IN THE BLADE/SHOUD REGION IAW MFG RECOMMENDATIONS EVERY 100 HRS OF OPERATION. 2 CRACKS WERE CONFIRMED AND SEVERAL O - [SDR NDF2009F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NDF2009F00001), Aug 31, 2009: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. ALTERNATOR FAILED IN FLIGHT. ALTERNATOR WAS INSTALLED DURING ENGINE O/H BY MFG. - [SDR 2008FA0000863](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000863), Nov 10, 2008: PINION GEAR. WORN. DURING SHUT-DOWN, PILOTS REPORTED CLUNKING NOISE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, NOISE WAS LOCATED AT UPPER PULLEY SPRAG CLUTCH AREA. REMOVED UPPER PULLEY AND FOUND M - [SDR 2008FA0000550](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000550), Jul 29, 2008: DRIVE SHAFT. UNSERVICEABLE. DURING PREFLIGHT, THE M/R DROOP STOP NUT WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. UPON FURTHER INSP IT WAS DETERMINED THAT M/R HUB SHOULD BE REMOVED TO LOOK FOR SIGNS OF WEAR. ON - [SDR UH02008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UH02008F00000), Feb 26, 2008: SUPPORT BRACKET. CRACKED. UPON INSP OF TAIL ROTOR DAMPER ASSY, CRACK WAS FOUND IN SUPPORT BRACKET ASSY. (PN 269A332511) STOPPED DRILLED CRACK AND REPAIRED WITH A DOUBLER USING 2024T3 .02 - [SDR UH02008F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UH02008F00001), Feb 20, 2008: SCROLL. CRACKED. UPON INSPECTION OF OIL COOLER FAN ASSY FOUND MANY CRACKS AROUND THE TOP MOUNT OF SCROLL ASSY. (K) - [SDR 2008FA0000221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000221), Feb 20, 2008: SCROLL. CRACKED. UPON INSPECTION OF OIL COOLER FAN ASSY, FOUND MANY CRACKS AROUND THE TOP MOUNT OF SCROLL ASSY. (K) - [SDR 2007FA0001007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001007), Oct 31, 2007: SKID. DAMAGED. UPON LANDING THE HELICOPTER IN A SLIGHT FWD AND LT MOTION IN FLAT GRASS AREA HEARD SLIGHT CLICK OR CLUNK, PIC DIDN`T SEE ANY DAMAGE, PICKED UP AIRCRAFT TO A HOV - [SDR 2007FA0000838](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000838), Aug 15, 2007: BEARING. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED CHIP LIGHT CAME ON DURING TRAINING FLIGHT. LANDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND PROBE REMOVED AND CLEANED. GROUND RUN MADE IAW MM AND CHIP PULLED AND I - [SDR UH02007F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UH02007F00000), Jun 1, 2007: NONE. NONE. DURING PRACTICE AUTOROTATION, ENGINE SHUTDOWN DUE TO THROTTLE INADVERTENTLY CLOSING INTO FUEL CUTOFF POSITION. STUDENT`S LEG CONTACTED IDLE, IDLE RELEASE BUTTON - [SDR 2006F00022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006F00022), Mar 17, 2006: SUMP. LEAKING. FUEL LEAKAGE WAS DETECTED ON BOTH FUEL TANK SUMP PLATES. RH FUEL SUMP PLATE LEAKAGE WAS DRIPPING ONTO FIRESHIELD ABOVE EXHAUST DUCT (ENGINE EXHAUST). SUMP PLATE - [SDR CA060306008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060306008), Jan 12, 2006: FUEL CONTROL. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) CANNOT UNJUST IDLE MIXTURE. REPLACED FUEL CONTROL. (TC NR 20060306008) - [SDR 2005FA0001567](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001567), Nov 30, 2005: BLADES. VIBRATES. HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS KEEPING THE M/R BLADES IN ACCEPTABLE TRACK AND BALANCE ON ALL 333/269D CONFIG A AIRCRAFT THAT WE MAINTAIN. ALSO HAVE BEEN FINDIN - [SDR 2005FA0000247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000247), Feb 8, 2005: TRIM SYSTEM. FAILED. DURING DESCENT TO LANDING THE CYCLIC STICK JAMMED SO AS TO NOT ALLOW ANY LATERAL MOVEMENT TO THE RT BEYOND NEUTRAL POSITION. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE SPRING TUBE - [SDR 2005FA0000277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000277), Jan 20, 2005: TUBE. WORN. THE PILOT WAS FLYING AT APPROX. 600 FEET INDICATED, WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT YAW TO THE RIGHT AND A HIGH PITCH ENG. SOUND. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE WI - [SDR CA031212006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031212006), Dec 10, 2003: DRIVE ASSY. CORRODED. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED LOST ROTOR TACH INDICATION. ROTOR DRIVE CABLE WAS REMOVED FROM ITS OUTER SHEATH FOR INSPECTION AND WAS FOUND SNAPPED IN TWO JUST BEFORE IT - [SDR 2003FA0000995](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000995), Aug 26, 2003: SHAFT. WORN. OPERATOR NOTICED CLUNK NOISE WHILE ROTATING DRIVE SYSTEM ON PREFLIGHT. NOISE WAS FROM THE M/R TRANS. DISASSEMBLY OF BOLT DRIVE SYSTEM REVEALED A LOOSE UPPER PUL - [SDR COW2003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COW2003F00001), May 29, 2003: SERVO. INOPERATIVE. ON INITIAL TEST FLIGHT, AFTER INSTALLING ENGINE RECEIVED FROM OVERHAULER, ENGINE HAD UNUSUALLY HIGH CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURES AND RAN ROUGH. REMOVED AND REPLAC - [SDR 2003FA0000694](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000694), May 29, 2003: MAGNETO. FAILED. MAGNETO WAS REPLACED ON 5-27-03 WITH THIS MAGNETO. ON 5-28-03, WHILE PERFORMING MAGNETO CHECK, LEFT MAGNETO WAS DEAD. VERIFIED BY REMOING PRIMARY LEAD. CHECKED - [SDR COW2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COW2003F00000), May 2, 2003: SUPPORT. FAILED. ON 5/2/03, WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO AIRPORT, PILOT HEARD A LOAD EXPLOSION, FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF ENGINE TACH. PILOT INITIATED AUTOROTATION TO OPEN FIELD ON AI - [SDR CA030425007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030425007), Apr 19, 2003: SHAFT. UNDERSIZE. (CAN) FORWARD BEARING INNER RACE TURNING ON SHAFT. - [SDR CA030425008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030425008), Apr 7, 2003: BEARING. FAILED. (CAN) BEARING INNER RACE TURNING ON PULLEY SHAFT. - [SDR CA030311006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030311006), Mar 5, 2003: BELT. CRACKED. (CAN) BELTS CRACKED TO FABRIC. BELT SET REPLACED. - [SDR CA030311005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030311005), Mar 5, 2003: CONTROL CABLE. STIFF. (CAN) FUEL CONTROL CABLE STIFF TO OPERATE. REPLACED CONTROL WITH NEW PART. - [SDR 2003FA0000973](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000973), Jan 6, 2003: BALL. MISSING. AFTER ENGAGEMENT OF ROTOR SYSTEM, TAIL ROTOR DID NOT MOVE. INVESTIGATION FOUND BALL MISSING OUT OF ZERC, ALLOWING GREASE TO ESCAPE ALLOWING BUMPER TO WEAR ALLOW - [SDR OG52003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OG52003F00000), Jan 6, 2003: FITTING. INCORRECT. AFTER ENGAGEMENT OF ROTOR SYSTEM, TAIL ROTOR DID NOT MOVE. INVESTIGATION FOUND BALL MISSING OUT OF ZERT, ALLOWING GREASE TO ESCAPE ALLOWING BUMPER TO WEAR ALLOW - [SDR CA021031012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021031012), Sep 6, 2002: FUEL CONTROL. FAILED. (CAN) FUEL INJECTOR WOULD NOT CUT OFF. ENGINE WOULD CONTINUE RUNNING. REPLACED FUEL CONTROL. - [SDR CA021004005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021004005), Jun 12, 2002: BOLT. BROKEN. (CAN) NOISE OF STARTER AT ATTEMPTED START. FOUND TWO MISSING AND TWO BROKEN BOLTS THAT HOLD MOTOR HOUSING TO DRIVE HOUSING. INDUSTRIAL GRADE HARDWARE WITH ONLY - [SDR CA021003008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021003008), May 1, 2002: NUT. LOOSE. (CAN) DAILY INSPECTION REVEALED CLUTCH OIL ON BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY, STATIC LEAK. INVESTIGATION REVEALED LT THREAD NUT/SEAL RUNNER WAS LOOSE. - [SDR JQV2002F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JQV2002F00001), Apr 17, 2002: LOCKWASHER. WORN. REMOVE MAIN ROTOR BLADES AND DISASSEMBLE MAIN ROTOR HUB TO GAIN ACCESS TO SWASHPLATE DISASSEMBLE, FOUND WORN LOCKWASHER, REPLACED SAME. CLEANED, INSPECTED, AND - [SDR 2002FA0000419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000419), Mar 29, 2002: CHECK VALVE. BACKED OUT. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL POWER FAILURE ALONG WITH A SUDDEN VIBRATION. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION, THE ACCELERATOR PUMP DISCHARGE CHECK VALVE IN THE - [SDR 2001F00104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00104), Jul 10, 2001: BOLT. LOOSE. DURING PRACTICE AUTOROTATION, ENGINE POWERSHAFT TO KFLEX POWERTRAIN ADAPTER CAME LOOSE BY BACKING OUT, DURING OPERATION MAIN ROTOR WAS NO LONGER POWERED BY ENGI - [SDR CA010727014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010727014), Jul 7, 2001: BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN) BRACKET CRACK . REPLACE BRACKET. - [SDR CA010727011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010727011), Jul 7, 2001: BEARING. RATCHETING. (CAN) BEARING RACHET WHEN INSPECTION. REPLACE BEARING. - [SDR CA010727009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010727009), Jul 7, 2001: SEAL. LEAKING. (CAN) OIL SEAL LEAKING IN RPM CABLE. REPLACE OIL SEAL PN CR 3687. - [SDR CA010727010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010727010), Jun 7, 2001: BEARING. WORN. (CAN) BEARING WORN INSIDE. REPLACE ALL 3 GRIP BEAR IN SET. - [SDR CA010727008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010727008), Jun 7, 2001: SHAFT. BROKEN. (CAN) BROKEN TEETH ON SHAFT ON ENGINE ADAPTER SIDE. REPLACE SHAFT. - [SDR 20010420CW009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010420CW009), Mar 16, 2001: BEARING. DAMAGED. AT 25 HOUR OIL CHANGE, FOUND METAL PARTICLES IN SUCTION SCREEN AND FILTER. ON INSPECTION, FOUND NR 2 MAIN BEARING HAD SPUN NEARLY CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. CHECK - [SDR 20000622SH002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000622SH002), Jun 22, 2000: DAMPER. CRACKED. BOTH OF THE FORWARD LANDING GEAR DAMPERS WERE FOUND WITH A COMPLETE CRACK ON THE UPPER CAP THE CRACK EXTENDS FROM THE BEARING BORE TO THE TOP OF THE CAP. (X) - [SDR 97ZZZX556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX556), Dec 3, 1996: BRACKET. EARS CRACKED. INSP FOUND FWD MOUNTING EARS CRAKCED ALL THE WAY ACROSS TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE CYCLIC LATERAL PITCH IDLER BELLCRANK BRACKET. TT 870 HRS. LOCATED UNDER CENTER SEA - [SDR 97ZZZX555](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX555), Nov 26, 1996: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING 100 HR INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE FWD BULKHEAD WHERE THE CYCLIC BEARING SUPPORT ATTACHES. MOVING CYCLIC FWD AND AFT YOU CAN SEE THIS LOWER LEFT - [SDR 97ZZZX554](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX554), Nov 26, 1996: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION A BULKHEAD CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LATERAL PITCH BELLCRANK. THE MOVEMENT OF THE CYCLIC LT AND RT WILL FLEX THE BUL ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (26) 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 SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer. J P Instruments - [STC SA00680SE (5 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(5%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA2190NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International - [STC SA2350NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International - [STC SA2687NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2687NM): Installation of Truboplus/ Electronics Int'l gauges and switches. Aero Manufacturing Inc - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA334SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA334SW): Installation of InterAv Alternator. InterAv, Inc - [STC SA3862NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International - [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC - [STC SR00210SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00210SE): Installation of an Isolair Model 3900-300 agricultural spray tank system. (269D Restricted Category ONLY). Isolair Inc - [STC SR00220BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00220BO): Installation of a Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. IntelliStart+ Electronic Control System and Engine Trend Monitor P/N DPU-K-010-14. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc - [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SR00581DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00581DE): Installation of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR). Dart Aerospace Company - [STC SR01430LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01430LA): Installation of Stainless Steel Skid shoes. Papas Gary Los Angeles Laboratories 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 SR02266CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02266CH): Install EAC, Inc. camera mount system. EAC Helicopters Incorporated - [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 SR02470AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02470AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR02471AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02471AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, 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 SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC SA01240SE (1 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE%20(1%20OF%205)) (historical): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC - [STC SA2350NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM) (historical): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories. Electronics International - [STC SA593CH (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH%20(4%20OF%205)) (historical): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Sikorsky 269D](https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-269d): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8143022 --- 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.