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1965 MD Helicopters 269APiston Helicopter • Louisburg, NC, USA

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...

Year
1965
Make
MD Helicopters
Series
269A
Model
269A
Tail #
N8872F
Serial #
63-0238

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Specifications

Category
Piston Helicopter
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Useful Load
605.5 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,433 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,433 hrs (TT)
Logbook Status
Airframe Logbooks begin in 1977 and Engine Logbooks begin in 1969. Anecdotal reference in logbooks to an accident, no known details or verification available.

Avionics

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

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

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2019
Interior Notes
Black Mesh Seats
Exterior Notes
2019 Paint - Yellow with Black Accents

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
HO-360-BIB

Asking Price

$129,000

Aircraft Location

Louisburg, NC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 4, 2026: $129,000(-$5,900) - controller

May 4, 2026: $134,900 - trade-a-plane

May 4, 2026: $134,900 - controller

Contact Seller

First Seen: May 4, 2026

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Asking Price

$129,000