This 1965 Hughes 269A, serial number 63-0238, is offered for sale at $129,000 by AircraftMerchants LLC and is currently located in Louisburg, North Carolina. Registered as N8872F with a total airframe time of 2,433 hours, this piston helicopter presents as a bright, refreshed commuter and knock-around bird, described as "a beautiful little bug." Developed as a legendary trainer for the US Army, this example boasts a low-time overhaul of the Lycoming HO-360-BIB engine and good component times, with the seller noting "the most fun with three blades you can have!" The useful load is 605.5 lb, and the fuel capacity is 25 gallons.
The airframe...
Comms
Garmin SL-40 - Comm
Transponder
Garmin GTX-327 - Mode C Transponder
GPS
Garmin GPSmap 396 - Portable GPS
ADS-B In
Garmin GDL-39 - ADS-B
Audio
PS Engineering PM 1200 - PS PM Intercom
Additional Equipment
Airwolf Remote Oil Filter STC - Features and Equipment Equipment: STC, Dual Controls, Bingo Fuel Light, Removable Doors
Extras
Extras: Noise Canceling Headsets, 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 Manual
Asking Price
$129,000
Louisburg, NC, USA
Sep 4, 2026: $129,000(-$5,900) - controller
May 4, 2026: $134,900 - trade-a-plane
May 4, 2026: $134,900 - controller
Asking Price
$129,000
Louisburg, NC, USA
Sep 4, 2026: $129,000(-$5,900) - controller
May 4, 2026: $134,900 - trade-a-plane
May 4, 2026: $134,900 - controller
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Asking Price
$129,000