# N35E: 1937 Beech D17R - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Beech D17R](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d17r) (registry code 1150534, 5 seats) - Engine: [Wright 975E&F-2&3](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-975e-f-2-3) (registry code 67015) - Data sheets: [TCDS TC 638](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20638) (Textron Aviation Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: D-17R-167 - Year built: 1937 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: January 15, 1956 - Certificate issued: May 21, 2026 - Expires: May 31, 2033 - Mode S code: A3E2D8 - Registered owner: [Qualitair LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITAIR%20LLC%20TRUSTEE) - Location: Michelstadt, Germany - Owner type: LLC - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=35E - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35E 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): 2 in force ### Matched by airframe (Beech D17R) - [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 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 (Wright 975E&F-2&3) 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 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 99-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13) (historical): Fuel Tank Selector · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more.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 (2) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CHI94LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA264), Aug 3, 1994: Beech D17R (N35E), Sandwich, IL, destroyed. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot to lower the landing gear. Factors related to the accident were the loss of engine rpm, for undetermined reasons, and the diverted attention of the pilot. - [NTSB CHI73FEP07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEP07), Aug 4, 1972: Beech D17R (N35E), Milwaukee, WI, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 19940803020059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940803020059A), Aug 3, 1994: Beech D17R (N35E), Sandwich, IL, Destroyed. Failed to extend gear for Landing. Aircraft destroyed by fire after gear up Landing. ## 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) (13) 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 D17R) - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [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 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 SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA00068LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068LA): Installation of tail wheel adapter ring. R-R-R-Russ Aircraft - [STC SA09507AC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09507AC-D): Installation of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance System, Model ST-886-30. S-TEC Corporation - [STC SA1461NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1461NM): Installation of fuselage structure assembly. Anything Antiques - [STC SA555NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA555NW): Installation of front and rear landing gear truss assemblies. Anything Antiques ## Earlier aircraft with N35E The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N35E before. - [Cancelled 1931-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N35E-1931-10-03): Lockheed VEGA 1, S/N 37. Owner: [Navin Air Transport Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAVIN%20AIR%20TRANSPORT%20INC), [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago) ## Related - Other Beech D17R aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d17r/aircraft.md - The Wright 975E&F-2&3 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-975e-f-2-3.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.