The Schweizer 269 (ICAO type H269) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,000 kg. It offers a maximum range of 310 nm, a cruise speed of 100 knots, a service ceiling of 14,000 ft and seating for up to 3 across its variants.
Schweizer 269
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 947
- Active
- 943
- Origin
- United States
9 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 4H12 · Rev 33 · issued 2020-04-29
- Category
- Normal
- MTOW
- 1,012 kg
- Seats
- 2 passengers
- Fuel
- 227 L
- Ceiling
- 10,000 ft
Rolls-Royce 250-C20W Gas Turbine
The certification basis for the Model 269D includes that of the 269C CAR Part 6, dated January 15, 1951, including Amendment 6-1 through 6-7, and 6-8 except CAR 6.604(c). Complianc…
Where to look next
Schweizer 269 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Schweizer 269 fleet — updated daily.
33 yearsmedian age
Of the 474 registered Schweizer 269 with a known build year (50% of the 947 we track), the median age is 33 years.
29changed registration in 12 months
29 of the 947 registered Schweizer 269 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 29 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 8
- Tracked flights
- 67
- Tracked flight hours
- 213
- Share of fleet flying
- 1%
8 Schweizer 269 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 67 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Schweizer 269 manuals & documents
4 documents for the Schweizer 269 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Parts Catalog. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
The document is the Owner's Manual for the Schweizer 269C Cargo Hook Kit, detailing installation, operation, and maintenance procedures. It includes specifications, warnings, and a bill of materials for the cargo hook system.
- The Cargo Hook Kit is approved for installation on Schweizer 269C helicopters.
- The kit includes various components such as a cargo hook, release fittings, and electrical harness.
- Warnings, cautions, and notes are defined for safe operation.
- Installation procedures must be performed by experienced maintenance personnel.
- The cargo hook has a design load of 3,500 lb.
- Electrical release capacity is 8,750 lb.
- Inspection of components for damage is crucial before use.
- Functional checks are required after installation.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Documents are sourced from publicly available references. Sprinkle does not host OEM-restricted materials; if you are a rights-holder and want a document removed, email .
What is the range of the Schweizer 269?
The Schweizer 269 has a maximum range of 310 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Schweizer 269 carry?
The Schweizer 269 seats up to 3 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Schweizer 269?
The Schweizer 269's maximum take-off weight is 1,000 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Schweizer 269?
The Schweizer 269's ICAO type designator is H269.
How many Schweizer 269 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 947 registered Schweizer 269 airframes worldwide.
Registered 269 aircraft
Individual 269 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N269AJ· 2025
- VH-JPY· 2025
- VH-JPH· 2025
- N269AH· 2024
- N269AD· 2023
- N269AB· 2023
- VH-XRQ· 2022
- PR-LEI· 2011
- VH-X45· 2011
- N21763· 2010
- N511RJ· 2010
- C-FIPO· 2010
- PR-REL· 2010
- PR-SKS· 2010
- N7364H· 2010
- N8363C· 2010
- N426G· 2009
- N645KA· 2009
- N262LH· 2009
- VH-FTD· 2009
- N21003· 2009
- VH-FTY· 2009
- N21133· 2009
- N151GF· 2009