Hughes TH-55A

4 ADs match the Hughes TH-55A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

• 2017-14-06Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Schweizer…Aug 25, 2017
• 2015-23-01Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Schweizer Aircraft…Dec 15, 2015
• 2001-25-52Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A HelicoptersMay 8, 2002
• 95-21-02Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B…Nov 17, 1995

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

NTSB events

10

Destroyed

1

Substantial damage

9

Minor damage

0

No damage

0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Hughes TH-55A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Hughes TH-55A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

• Jun 10, 2014Substantial damage · minor injuries · Hudson, WIN5335U
• Jun 12, 2013Substantial damage · none injuries · Morgantown, WV
• Nov 18, 2003Substantial damage · serious injuries · West Lafayette, IN
• Jul 31, 1998Destroyed · none injuries · Savannah, GA
• Sep 17, 1997Substantial damage · none injuries · Tarpon Springs, FLN6786M

0 reports on Hughes TH-55A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

4 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Hughes TH-55A; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 10 NTSB events since 1982 involve Hughes TH-55A airframes. 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.