N8973F
1973 Schweizer 269C Piston Helicopters
N8973F on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2029-02-28Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2013-02-14Certificate of registration issued as N8973F.
- 1991-02-18Accident at Knowles, OK; damage: substantial.
- 1981-06-26Accident at Union,Ne, 27; damage: substantial.
- 1975-10-17Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (restricted category).
- 1973Manufactured (1973).
About N8973F
N8973F is a 1973 Schweizer 269C Piston Helicopters, serial number 430195. The FAA register lists Avelan Enterprises Inc as the registrant in Elm Grove, Louisiana. The current certificate of registration was issued on February 14, 2013 and expires on February 28, 2029.
The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a piston helicopter, one Lycoming I0360 series engine and 3 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 95 knots and a range of about 196 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is restricted category, dated October 17, 1975.
N8973F has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.
Published figures for the Schweizer 269C Piston Helicopters type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.
Accident & incident history
Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records
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