Waukesha, WI KUES
manufacturer
Schweizer
model
269A
configuration
Training
condition
undefined
year
1966
time
4295
helicopter location
United States
serial number
76-0616 (66-18327 TH-55A)
registration number
N49WG
listing ID
HT27349
Description
avionics
Garmin GNC250XL GPS/VHF
Garmin GTX327 Transponder
Technisonic TDFM-6148 FM Radio
PAI-7000 Vertical Card Compass
Garmin GTX327 Transponder
Technisonic TDFM-6148 FM Radio
PAI-7000 Vertical Card Compass
equipment
Includes:
Paravion Helporter for ground handling
FACET Cabin Heater
Dual Cargo Baskets
Bruce's Cabin, tailboom, horizontal Stabilizer covers along with tie-downs
Hughes/Schweizer Special tooling
Paravion Helporter for ground handling
FACET Cabin Heater
Dual Cargo Baskets
Bruce's Cabin, tailboom, horizontal Stabilizer covers along with tie-downs
Hughes/Schweizer Special tooling
interior
Two place seating
Seat upholstery replaced with NOS Military Web fabric
All trim panels replaced with Plane Plastic FAA/PMA approved products
All Instruments have been inspected/refurbished
Seat and shoulder belts have been re-webbed. Inertial reels have been inspected/serviced
Map lights have been replaced with NOS lighting
Interior paint completed in 2022
Seat upholstery replaced with NOS Military Web fabric
All trim panels replaced with Plane Plastic FAA/PMA approved products
All Instruments have been inspected/refurbished
Seat and shoulder belts have been re-webbed. Inertial reels have been inspected/serviced
Map lights have been replaced with NOS lighting
Interior paint completed in 2022
exterior
Exterior paint in excellent condition, paint completed in 2022
All markings as shown in 1966 as a TH-55A Army helicopter
All windows replaced in 2022 with Tech-Tools deep tinted windows. Doors have sliding vent windows.
All markings as shown in 1966 as a TH-55A Army helicopter
All windows replaced in 2022 with Tech-Tools deep tinted windows. Doors have sliding vent windows.
engine 1
Lycoming HIO-360B1A, Serial# L-516851A, 85.2 hours since overhaul
Airwolf oil filter installed
Bracket Airfilter installed
Airwolf oil filter installed
Bracket Airfilter installed
inspection details
Annual Inspection Completed February 2026
damage history
None as none.
remarks
Offered for sale is a nationally award-winning, fully restored and airworthy U.S. Army TH-55A Osage helicopter presented in authentic military configuration and certificated in the Standard Airworthiness Category.
Restoration was completed in June 2023. The aircraft debuted at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July 2023 and was judged:
• Best Warbird Helicopter
• Silver Wrench Award
• Judges Choice Award
Fresh annual inspection completed February 2026.
All Airworthiness Directives complied with.
Turnkey and ready to fly.
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Highlights
• Standard Airworthiness (Not Experimental)
• Award-Winning 2023 AirVenture Debut
• Fresh Annual – February 2026
• 85 Hours Since Major Engine Overhaul
• 300 Hours Since New – Main Rotor Blades
• 885 Hours Since New – Tail Rotor Blades (5,000 hr life limit; 4,100+ hrs remaining)
• FACET Cabin Heater Installed
• Paravion Heliporter Included
• Clean, complete logbooks
• Clear title and current registration
• Hangared and professionally maintained
________________________________________
Airframe & Restoration
Restoration completed June 2023 with emphasis on authenticity, mechanical integrity, and presentation quality. Multiple U.S. Army TH-55A airframes were consolidated to produce one correct, high-quality flying example.
Fit, finish, and detailing meet award-winning standards while maintaining full operational capability.
Award documentation available to serious buyers.
________________________________________
Operational Status
• Fully flying
• Excellent handling characteristics
• Demonstration flights available to qualified buyers
• Maintained to high standards post-restoration
• No known damage history (confirm prior to publishing)
________________________________________
Investment-Grade Military Trainer
The TH-55A Osage served as the U.S. Army’s primary helicopter trainer for decades. Properly certificated, award-winning, flyable examples in this condition are increasingly rare.
This aircraft represents:
• Military aviation heritage
• National award recognition
• Strong mechanical profile
• Modern avionics capability
• Cold-weather usability
• Ease of ground handling
Restoration was completed in June 2023. The aircraft debuted at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July 2023 and was judged:
• Best Warbird Helicopter
• Silver Wrench Award
• Judges Choice Award
Fresh annual inspection completed February 2026.
All Airworthiness Directives complied with.
Turnkey and ready to fly.
________________________________________
Highlights
• Standard Airworthiness (Not Experimental)
• Award-Winning 2023 AirVenture Debut
• Fresh Annual – February 2026
• 85 Hours Since Major Engine Overhaul
• 300 Hours Since New – Main Rotor Blades
• 885 Hours Since New – Tail Rotor Blades (5,000 hr life limit; 4,100+ hrs remaining)
• FACET Cabin Heater Installed
• Paravion Heliporter Included
• Clean, complete logbooks
• Clear title and current registration
• Hangared and professionally maintained
________________________________________
Airframe & Restoration
Restoration completed June 2023 with emphasis on authenticity, mechanical integrity, and presentation quality. Multiple U.S. Army TH-55A airframes were consolidated to produce one correct, high-quality flying example.
Fit, finish, and detailing meet award-winning standards while maintaining full operational capability.
Award documentation available to serious buyers.
________________________________________
Operational Status
• Fully flying
• Excellent handling characteristics
• Demonstration flights available to qualified buyers
• Maintained to high standards post-restoration
• No known damage history (confirm prior to publishing)
________________________________________
Investment-Grade Military Trainer
The TH-55A Osage served as the U.S. Army’s primary helicopter trainer for decades. Properly certificated, award-winning, flyable examples in this condition are increasingly rare.
This aircraft represents:
• Military aviation heritage
• National award recognition
• Strong mechanical profile
• Modern avionics capability
• Cold-weather usability
• Ease of ground handling
