# N2AP: 1954 Beech TC-45J

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Beech TC-45J](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-tc-45j) (registry code 1151022, 10 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-765](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-765) (Textron Aviation Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 48-9493
- Year built: 1954
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Certificate issued: February 9, 1993
- Expires: July 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A18D5F
- Registered owner: [Nipper Samuel M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIPPER%20SAMUEL%20M)
- Location: [Hampton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Hampton)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.4006° N, 84.3077° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 30228, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2AP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2AP

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney R-985 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 10 in force

### Matched by airframe (Beech TC-45J)

- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 81-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-18-07): Tricycle Landing Gear · Textron 3N, 3NM, 3TM and 13 more. Effective Sep 10, 1981
- [AD 72-16-02 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-16-02-R3): Volpar Nose Landing Gear Fork · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or 2 others). Effective Apr 16, 1981
- [AD 75-27-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-27-09-R2): Wing Structure · Textron 18A, 18D, 18S (Army C-45C) and 27 more. Effective Aug 21, 1980
- [AD 78-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-01): Lower Rudder Torque Tube · United Aircraft of Canada Ltd. PT6 series engines (Staggerwing Museum Foundation STC SA1016WE or 2 others). Effective May 17, 1978
- [AD 77-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-19-07): Control Column Assembly · Textron 18A, 18D, 18S (Army C-45C) and 27 more. Effective Sep 29, 1977
- [AD 72-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-25-06): Nose Gear Extension · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or 2 others). Effective Dec 9, 1972
- [AD 68-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-23-06): Internal Portion of Beech Center Section Wing Truss Assembly · Textron C-45G, C-45H, D18C and 9 more. Effective Dec 19, 1968
- [AD 66-30-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-30-01): Static Pressure Line · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or SA4-1531)

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-985 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N2AP.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19790528028219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790528028219I), May 28, 1979: Beech TC45J (N2AP), Brown, CA, 1 fatal. Parachute failed to fully open, sky diver fatally injured.
- [Incident 19790311011179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790311011179I), Mar 11, 1979: Beech TC45J (N2AP), San Diego, CA, 1 fatal. Possibly faulty modification of main chute by skydiver, and failure to release main before deploying reserve.
- [Incident 19780521034909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780521034909I), May 21, 1978: Beech TC45J (N2AP), Chula Vista, CA, 1 fatal. Parachute fatality. Auxiliary canopy opened and then collapsed.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Beech TC-45J aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-tc-45j/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Beech TC-45J: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-tc-45j/stcs.md
- The Pratt & Whitney R-985 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series.md

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