# N659: Beech 65 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Beech 65](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-65) (registry code 1152802, 9 seats) - Data sheets: [TCDS 3A20](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A20) (Textron Aviation Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: LC72 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Certificate issued: October 6, 1994 - Expires: October 31, 2028 - Mode S code: A8AE28 - Registered owner: [Gulf South America Air Transport Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GULF%20SOUTH%20AMERICA%20AIR%20TRANSPORT%20INC) - Location: [Mobile, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Mobile) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 30.6944° N, 88.0431° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Mobile, AL, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=659 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N659 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. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 20 in force ### Matched by airframe (Beech 65) - [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 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [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 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 - [AD 95-26-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-15-R1): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 159 more. Effective Dec 26, 1996 - [AD 95-20-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-20-01-R1): Placard - Cabin Door · Textron 65. Effective Nov 3, 1995 - [AD 89-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-25-08): Wing Main Spar Inspection · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-A80 and 1 more. Effective Jan 4, 1990 - [AD 88-04-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-04-07): Wing Spar Nuts Inspection · Textron 100, 65, 65-80 and 18 more. Effective Apr 18, 1988 - [AD 85-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-22-05): Nuts and Bolts Replacement · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 60 more. Effective Nov 12, 1985 - [AD 81-23-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-23-01-R1): Beech Kit or Supplemental Type Certificate · Textron 100, 65, 65-88 and 20 more. Effective Jan 4, 1982 - [AD 79-01-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-01-02-R2): In-Flight Fires · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-88 and 17 more. Effective Sep 22, 1980 - [AD 79-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-16-01): Wing Structure · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-90 and 2 more. Effective Aug 6, 1979 - [AD 78-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-11-01): Powerplant Fires · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-88 and 11 more. Effective Feb 6, 1979 - [AD 78-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-05): Elevator Control Push Rods · Textron 100, 50, 65 and 31 more. Effective Nov 6, 1978 - [AD 77-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-22-01): Fuselage Structure · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-88 and 11 more. Effective Aug 23, 1978 - [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978 - [AD 76-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-09-01): Emergency Exit Door · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-A80 and 5 more. Effective Apr 30, 1976 - [AD 62-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-08-03): Control Wheels · Textron 35, 35-33, 35-A33 and 33 more. Effective Jul 9, 1970 - [AD 66-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-02-01): Air Conditioners · Beechcraft 56TC, 58, 58A and 39 more. Effective Feb 10, 1966 - [AD 64-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-24-02): Wing Attach Bolts · Textron 65, D50E and J50. Effective Nov 20, 1964 ### 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 - [AD 87-22-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-22-01-R1) (historical): Nose Landing Gear Fork · Raytheon 100 Model or Series (all), 1900, 1900C and 50 more. Effective Sep 30, 1989 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4 in force) - [SAIB CE-10-34R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-34R2): Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 89-25-10 and 89-25-08. Issued Aug 30, 2013 - [SAIB CE-12-36](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-36): Flight Controls: Aileron. Issued Jun 19, 2012 - [SAIB CE-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-04): Wings Wing Spar. Issued Dec 2, 2010 - [SAIB CE-02-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-02-19): . Issued Mar 11, 2002 - [SAIB CE-10-34R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-34R1) (historical): Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 89-25-10 and 89-25-08. Issued Aug 20, 2013 - [SAIB CE-10-34](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-34) (historical): Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 89-25-10 and AD 89-25-08. Issued May 18, 2010 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N659. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N659. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations. Reports filed since August 12, 1929, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled. - [SDR HNAA2017051900174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2017051900174), May 18, 2017: SWITCH. OBSTRUCTED. CARGO DOOR OPEN INDICATION ON EICAS AFTER TAKEOFF. FOUND A LOOSE BAG NEAR DOOR SWITCH. ENSURED BAGS WERE CLEAR AND PERFORMED OPS CHECK IAW AMM 52-76-00, OPS NOR - [SDR SIMA201121702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA201121702), Jul 31, 2011: FLOOR SUPPORT. CORRODED. CENTER OMEGA BEAM CORRODED AT CROSSBEAM AT FRAME 25. REPAIRED CENTER OMEGA BEAM IAW SRM 53-11-10 FIG 203. ## Earlier aircraft with N659 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N659 before. - [Cancelled 1929-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N659-1929-08-12): Curtiss Wright JN4C, S/N 1107. Owner: [Merle C Gillette](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERLE%20C%20GILLETTE), [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago) ## Related - Other Beech 65 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-65/aircraft.md - STCs for the Beech 65: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-65/stcs.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.