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1965 HUGHES 269A Piston Helicopters
Starts from the median asking price of 26 comparable Helicopter listings ($345,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.8%
- Airframe time -4,814 hr vs comps +9.6%
- Engine time -194 hr vs comps +1.6%
- ADS-B (15% of comps) +16.9%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 97 FAA-registered +3.3%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | HUGHES 269A Piston Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 2,433 hrs |
| Engine time | 121 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PS PM1200 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GDL 39 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
Detailed Description This is a beautiful little bug, the Hughes 269A, developed as a legendary trainer for the US Army. Now set up as a bright, refreshed commuter and knock-around bird, it boasts a low-time overhaul of the Lycoming HO-360-BIB and good component times. Many extras included! The most fun with three blades you can have! Equipment: Airwolf Remote Oil Filter STC Dual Controls Bingo Fuel Light Removable Doors EXTRAS: Noise Canceling Headset Hail Protection Covers ($4,700 value): bubble rotor head main rotors engine Fiberglass Belt System Shroud Two spare main rotor blades (700 hours remaining) Aux fuel tank (not installed) Modified aux fuel tank for baggage Aircraft Maintenance Manual Aircraft Parts anual
Modifications
Lycoming HO-360-B1B s/n L-6295-36
Avionics
Garmin SL-40 Comm Garmin GTX-327 Mode C Transponder uAvionix TailBeacon ADS-B Out Garmin GPSmap 396 Portable GPS GDL-39 ADS-B In PS Engineering PM 1200 Intercom Flight Data Systems GT-50 Clock Timer G-Meter Voltmeter Avionics Master Switch
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Previous listing for N8872F
1965 HUGHES 269A
- Then asking
- $129k
- Airframe
- 2,433 hrs
- Engine
- LYCOMING
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Last flight
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