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Hughes 369E

29 Hughes 369E aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1981–1988. Most are registered in OR, CA and AZ.

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Registered today
29
Years built
1981–1988
Seats
4
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Hughes 369E airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
24
Destroyed
5
Substantial damage
19
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Hughes 369E airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Hughes 369E aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Dec 27, 2023Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Miami, FLN757TB
  • Aug 15, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Ely, NVN500AR
  • Feb 1, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Wrightwood, CAN618SG
  • Jun 23, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Dennis, WVN765KV
  • Jul 26, 2012Substantial damage · serious injuries · The Dalles, ORN427WC

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

30 reports on Hughes 369E airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. bearing2
  2. blade2
  3. chip detector2
  4. clutch2
  5. engine2

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19811
19822
19835
19844
19856
19862
19881
Unknown8

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
OR4
CA3
AZ2
HI2
SC2
TX2
UT2
WA2
AK1
DE1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Hughes 369E airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 24 NTSB events since 1982 involve Hughes 369E airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 30 service difficulty reports on Hughes 369E airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Hughes 369E aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H3WE
Type certificate holder
MD HELICOPTERS INC (MDHI)

369E aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N165H1985Lewes, DEJul 30, 2021
N297E—Bakersfield, CAAug 16, 1993
N298PP1982Trenton, SCMay 1, 2023
N299DR1986Hanford, CAJun 6, 2024
N369JH1985Lihue, HIMay 20, 2024
N369KD1983Paradise Valley, AZNov 3, 2023
N415WC1981Canby, ORJul 14, 2004
N42FF1984Bradenton, FLMar 7, 2024
N458PB1985Argyle, TXFeb 25, 2021
N500AR—Nephi, UTJan 26, 2012
N500LK1983Aurora, ORJun 18, 2025
N500TY1984Casper, WYJan 30, 2026
N5200W—Port Orchard, WAApr 19, 2016
N5238C—Tabor City, NCMay 12, 2026
N5245P—Othello, WASep 17, 2009
N538ST—Phoenix, AZJan 18, 2024
N54PD—Montgomery, TXFeb 6, 2021
N550JM1982Malvern, OHSep 24, 2018
N59SD1983Carson City, NVSep 12, 2014
N66SD1985Midway City, CAApr 17, 2023
N757TB—Campobello, SCApr 26, 2023
N765KV1984Aurora, OROct 14, 2025
N774CB1983Chesapeake, VAFeb 16, 2017
N805MD1986Portland, ORDec 8, 2023
N842JH1983Lihue, HINov 17, 2004

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