# N17073: 1937 Beech C17B - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Beech C17B](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c17b) (registry code 1150512, 5 seats) - Engine: [Jacobs L5](https://openairdocs.org/engine/jacobs-l5) (registry code 35004) - Data sheets: [TCDS ATC 602](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20602) (Hawker Beechcraft Corporation), [TCDS TC 156](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20156) (Air Repair Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 131 - Year built: 1937 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: August 31, 1960 - Certificate issued: January 27, 2005 - Expires: May 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A11C96 - Registered owner: [Brightwell Joseph R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRIGHTWELL%20JOSEPH%20R) - Location: [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 38.2154° N, 85.6187° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 40220, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=17073 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17073 From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 1 in force ### Matched by airframe (Beech C17B) - [AD 99-05-13 R1 WD](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13-R1-WD): Withdrawal of AD 99-05-13 · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Jul 5, 2000 ### Matched by engine (Jacobs L5) None in force. ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 99-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13) (historical): Fuel Tank Selector · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Apr 19, 1999 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N17073. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N17073. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (21) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Beech C17B) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA1512WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1512WE): Installation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems Model EGT-1. K S Avionics Inc - [STC SA2557NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2557NM): Installation of KS Avionics EGT/CHT-2( ) combined exhaust gas and cylinder head temperature monitoring system. K S Avionics Inc. Lists 17 Series - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc. Lists 17 Series - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA1455NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1455NM): Installation of a flame proof auxiliary heater-dryer, Model12-1600. Thermal, Inc - [STC SA1461NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1461NM): Installation of fuselage structure assembly. Anything Antiques - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA555NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA555NW): Installation of front and rear landing gear truss assemblies. Anything Antiques - [STC SA131GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA131GL): Installation of Eastern Aircraft Corp. fuel quantity indicating system. Eastern Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA4-319](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-319): Eonite covering of complete airplane. Lott William C. Lists 17 Series - [STC SA4-449](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-449): Laminate 514 applied to elevator and horizontal stabilizer. Lott William C. Lists 17 Series ### Approved for the engine (Jacobs L5) - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC ## Related - Other Beech C17B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c17b/aircraft.md - The Jacobs L5 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/jacobs-l5.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.