General
Pilot’s Flight Manual
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 269C-1 is a lightweight, versatile, piston-powered helicopter that fea-
tures economical, reliable, and safe o peration. It is a d erivative of t he
Model 269C helicopter and is configured to provide lower life cycle costs.
Advanced technology has been used in the design and construction of the
helicopter to provi de responsive handling capabilities, high payload to
empty-weight ratio, improved margins of safety and crashworthiness, and
excellent performance. Inspection and maintenance schedules have been
realigned and time life component hours have been increased to simplify
maintenance and reduce maintenance man hours per flight hour.
The 269C-1 was designed to accommodate multi-purpose operation. The
helicopter may be rapidl y converted from a training role to a utility con-
figuration with the installation of optional equipment. Typical uses
include the following:
1. Pilot training
2. Personal transportation
3. Aerial survey and powerline patrol
4. Airborne law enforcement
5. Electronic news gathering and aerial photography
6. Utility, cargo lift, and cattle mustering
Normal operations are limited to visual flight conditions during the day
or night.
HELICOPTER CERTIFIATION
The helicopter is Federal Aviation Certificated under FAA type Certifi-
cation Number 4H12.
1. The FAA model designation is Model 269C-1.
2. The commercial designation is SCHWEIZER S-300CB
(S/N 0001 - 0138), S-300CBi (S/N 0139 & Subs).
3. The flight plan designator is H269.
Certification for the airframe and engine has been accomplished in accordance
with all applicable United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation
Administration Regulations in the normal helicopter category.
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Reissued: 16 Jan 2019
SCHWEIZER
Model 269C-1 Helicopter
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