# Beech 2000 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1152000 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: 2000 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 11 - Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A38CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A38CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Registered aircraft: 6 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-2000 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [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 2003-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-02-03): Airstair door and emergency exits · Textron 100, 200, 2000 and 46 more. Effective Mar 7, 2003 - [AD 99-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-10-06): Wing Cove Skin · Textron 2000. Effective Jun 3, 1999 - [AD 99-02-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-02-14): Inspect Engine Stainless Steel Fuel Line · Textron 2000. Effective Mar 5, 1999 - [AD 98-04-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-25): Airplane Flight Manual - Icing · Textron 2000. Effective Mar 13, 1998 - [AD 97-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-25-03): AFM - Limitations - Power Levers · Textron 100, 1900, 1900C and 44 more. Effective Jan 21, 1998 - [AD 97-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-25-01): Outflow/Safety Valve · Textron 100, 200, 2000 and 38 more. Effective Jan 11, 1998 - [AD 96-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-22-12): Inspect fuel filter assembly · Textron 1900C, 1900C (C-12J), 1900D and 1 more. Effective Dec 13, 1996 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 96-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-17-10) (historical): Outflow/Safety Valve · Raytheon 200 Model or Series (all), 2000, 300 and 5 more. Effective Sep 24, 1996 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB CE-02-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-02-19): . Issued Mar 11, 2002 ## Registered aircraft (6) - [N45FL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45FL): built 1993, S/N NC-45 - [N514RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N514RS): [Scherer Robert P Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHERER%20ROBERT%20P%20TRUSTEE), [Aspen, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Aspen), built 1994, S/N NC-51 - [N723SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N723SC): built 1994, S/N NC-50 - [N8149S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8149S): [Icu.Net Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ICU.NET%20INC), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1993, S/N NC-35 - [N8158X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8158X): [Patterson Frederick W III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTERSON%20FREDERICK%20W%20III), [American Canyon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/American%20Canyon), S/N NC-42 - [N8244L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8244L): [Aircraft Partner N8244l Dst](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20PARTNER%20N8244L%20DST), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1992, S/N NC-29 ## STCs approved for it (22) - [STC SA00243BO (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(4%20OF%205)): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).. Icarus Avionics, LLC - [STC SA00292AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00292AT): Installation of an aircraft security system. (Starship I). Textron Aviation Inc - [STC SA00300AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00300AT): Installation of a side facing lavatory seat.. Textron Aviation Inc - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00358AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00358AT): Installation of a Collins HF-9000system.. Textron Aviation Inc - [STC SA00749AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00749AT): Modification of flush type fuel caps for installation of a locking cylinder and keeper. (1964 and subsequent). Aero Trim, Inc - [STC SA00937WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00937WI-D): Modification of Collins GPS-4000 Global Positioning Sensor installation to a Collins GPS-4000A Global Positioning Sensor installation.. Rockwell Collins Inc - [STC SA01473SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01473SE%20(5%20OF%205)): Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE%20(4%20OF%205)): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01681AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01681AT): Replacement of nickel cadnium battery with a Concorde model RG380E/60L. Textron Aviation Inc - [STC SA01814SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01814SE): One Only STC-Serial Number NC-50: Non-group (individual) aircraft approval for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM). AeroMech Incorporated - [STC SA01846SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01846SE): Non-group aircraft approval for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM). AeroMech Incorporated - [STC SA01847SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01847SE): Non-group aircraft approval for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM). AeroMech Incorporated - [STC SA01917SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01917SE): ONE ONLY STC, NC-51: Non-group aircraft approval for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM).. AeroMech Incorporated - [STC SA01933LA-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC ST00791AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00791AT): Modification to the right hand engine start circuit to keep the cockpit instrumentation from dropping out during engine start.. Piedmont Avn Services, Inc - [STC SA01933LA (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA%20(4%20OF%205)) (historical): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin AT Inc. ## NTSB investigations (3) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft 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. - [NTSB DCA94WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94WA036), Feb 22, 1994: Beech 2000 (Starship) (N8149S), Roskilde, Denmark, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW69D0281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0281), Nov 9, 1968: Cessna 310R (N2000S), Mena, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67D0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0024-116622), Jun 10, 1967: Cessna 310 (N2000S), Horatio, AR, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (10) 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 20081115852479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081115852479I), Nov 15, 2008: Beech 2000 (N8244L), Liberal, KS, Minor damage. (-23) On November 15, 2008, at approximately 1820Z time, after departure from wiley post airport (pwa) and enroute to denver international (den), the aircraft… - [Incident 20080409831699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080409831699I), Apr 9, 2008: Beech 2000 (N8244L), Oklahoma City, OK, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft departed okc, will rogers, IFR enroute to hsd, Sundance Airpark. At approximately 1705 local time, aircraft landed at hsd. Approximately 3500… - [Incident 20020619014539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020619014539I), Jun 19, 2002: Beech 2000 (N786BP), Ft Myers, FL. (-23) On June 19, 2002, at 1744 hours EDT, a Beech starship 2000, N786BP, registered to 86 bp, inc, experienced the loss of a main landing gear wheel while on… - [Incident 19990127011439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990127011439I), Jan 27, 1999: Beech 2000 (N23FL), Ontario, CA, Minor damage. This aircraft was operated under federal aviation regulation part 91. This flight was a personal flight with final destination to Ontario International… - [Incident 19970814027559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970814027559I), Aug 14, 1997: Beech 2000 (N8074S), Kansas City, MO. Narrative: 1. On 08/14/97 at 1200Z time, a Beechcraft BE-2000-2000 aircraft (N8074S) departed Beech field (bec) airport, Kansas en route to dulles… - [Incident 19970417019099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970417019099I), Apr 17, 1997: Beech 2000 (N1556S), Livermore, CA. Flew ILS approach into airport sans tower info for altimiter setting.NOTAM says approach not authorized. Will change - [Incident 19930901037909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930901037909I), Sep 1, 1993: Beech 2000 (N515AC), Pittsburgh, PA. Decrease in right prop RPM on climb. Returned. Landed safely. Tube improperly rigged. - [Incident 19920626026999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920626026999I), Jun 26, 1992: Emb EMB110P1 (N401AS), Lawton, OK. Experienced malfunction of gear or gear lights on final. Used emergency procedures. Landed safely. - [Incident 19910513020889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910513020889I), May 13, 1991: Emb EMB110P1 (N401AS), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX. Unable to reduce power on left engine after takeoff. Returned. Found frozen rod-end bearing on control to fcu. - [Incident 19780901016759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780901016759I), Sep 1, 1978: Cessna 310 (N2000S), Mesa, AZ, Minor damage. Unable to extend nose gear before landing. Gear was jammed due to deflated nose gear strut. ## Service difficulty reports (23) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2025FA0000689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000689), Oct 7, 2025: STARTER GEN. UNSERVICEABLE. THE ENGINE DID NOT START. WE FOLLOWED STANDARD PROCEDURES AND CONTACTED THE DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE (DOM). AS A RESULT, THE FLIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELED. WE NOW NEE - [SDR 2021FA0000282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000282), Oct 7, 2021: PROPELLER. FAILED. NO. 1 ENGINE CAE510042 EXPERIENCED UN-COMMANDED SHUTDOWM IN CRUISE FLIGHT - [SDR 2010FA0000516](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000516), May 28, 2010: WINDSHIELD. CRACKED. RT WINDSHIELD CRACKED. - [SDR E812004F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/E812004F00003), Feb 11, 2004: MOUNT. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND ANGLE ON NOSE GEAR LOCK LINK UPPER HALF THAT NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED SWITCH S190 IS MOUNTED TO, CRACKED AT RADIUS APPROX .7500 - [SDR CGO2003F00009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CGO2003F00009), Oct 17, 2003: LINE. CRACKED. DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION NOTED HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK FROM HYDRAULIC LINE CONNECTING POWER BRAKE SYSTEM FILTER ASSY. TO SYSTEM ACCUMULATOR. FURTHER INVESTIGATI - [SDR CGO2003F00007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CGO2003F00007), Apr 7, 2003: PANEL. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK/ DELAMINATED AREA IN PRODUCTION LAP JOINT BETWEEN MOLDED HALVES OF CLOSEOUT PANEL AT APPROX 6 OCLOCK POSITION BELOW SPINNER CUT-OUT AND ABOVE OIL CO - [SDR CGO2002F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CGO2002F00005), Nov 15, 2002: PRESSURE SWITCH. MALFUNCTIONED. REPLACED PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. PILOT COMPLAINT OF LOW FUEL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT COMING ON ALTITUDE. HAVE NOTED THIS TO BE A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WITH NEW - - [SDR 2002FA0000819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000819), Jun 27, 2002: WHEEL. DESTROYED. RIGHT INBOARD WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT AFTER TAKEOFF. WHEEL BEARING HAD DISINTEGRATED. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 2 WHEEL BEARINGS SPALLED AND - [SDR EY2R57048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R57048), Jul 19, 2000: STUD. CORRODED. TWO STUDS CORRODED ON OUTSIDE DIAMETER. (X) - [SDR 20000501SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000501SH006), Apr 4, 2000: SUPPORT BRACKET. CRACKED. THE SUPPORT ASSY (MOUNTING BRACKET) FOR BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT ENGINE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLES WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS MOUNTING BRACKET HAS BEEN FOUND CRACKED - [SDR 20000405SH030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000405SH030), Jan 28, 2000: BEARING. DISINTEGRATED. PILOT NOTICED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR INBOARD WHEEL ASSEMBLY TILTED AND HUB CAP BULGED. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND INBOARD BEARING (HUBCAP SIDE) HAD FAILED CAUSING - [SDR 97ZZZX4159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4159), Aug 14, 1997: VENT BLOWER. FAILED. CREW HAD SMOKE IN THE CABIN IN-FLIGHT. PROBLEM FOUND TO BE COMING FROM THE VENT BLOWER. - [SDR 97ZZZX1322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1322), Mar 19, 1997: LINE. CHAFED. DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND THE STAINLESS STEEL FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER TO FLOW DIVIDER IN CONTACT WITH AND CHAFED INTO BY POWER LEVER BRAC - [SDR 96ZZZX3397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3397), Jun 8, 1996: AXLE. RUSTED. DURING AN ABC PHASE INSPECTION, THE RT OUTBOARD WHEEL AND BRAKE WERE REMOVED. CORROSION (RUST) WAS FOUND ON THE AXLE WHERE THE BRAKE CALIPER RIDES. THE RUST WAS - [SDR 96ZZZX3233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3233), Jun 8, 1996: UPLOCK HOOK. CRACKED. A BULGE WAS FOUND WHERE THE UPLOCK ROLLER STRIKES THE UPLOCK HOOK. THE HOOK HAD STARTED CRACKING AT THE BULGE. REPLACED UPLOCK HOOK. - [SDR 96ZZZX2613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2613), May 8, 1996: BALL JOINT. DETACHED. THROTTLE BALL SWIVEL HAD BACKED OFF FROM THREADED ROD END ON CABLE END. SWEDGE STAKES HAD COME LOOSE ALLOWING ROD TO BACK OFF AND DISENGAGE THROTTLE. PILOT SHUT - [SDR 96ZZZX1364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1364), Feb 20, 1996: BALL JOINT. DISCONNECTED. RIGHT ENGINE POWER LEVER CABLE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY CAME UNSCREWED AT RT ENGINE DISCONNECTING RT POWER LEVER CONTROL TO RT ENGINE DURING FLIGHT. THE COLLAR OF BA - [SDR 95ZZZX5710](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5710), Sep 15, 1995: WHEEL. DEPARTED. LEFT MAIN INBOARD WHEEL DEPARTED AIRCRAFT ON TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT MADE SUCCESSFUL LANDING ON REMAINING WHEEL. DETERMINED WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED DUE TO IMPROPER LUBR - [SDR 95ZZZX5709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5709), Sep 15, 1995: BEARING. FAILED. LT MAIN INBOARD WHEEL ASSY DEPARTED ACFT ON TAKEOFF ROLL. ACFT CONTINUED THE FLIGHT AND MADE A SUCCESSFUL LANDING ON REMAINING WHEEL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE - [SDR 95ZZZX3428](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3428), Jun 21, 1995: FASTENERS. FAILED. DURING INSPECTION FOUND VENTRAL FIN DAMAGED. FOUND UPPER COWLING FASTENER HAD COME LOOSE, STRUCK PROPELLER AND WAS THEN THROWN INTO VENTRAL FIN. FASTENER WAS ST - [SDR 95ZZZX2641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2641), May 11, 1995: BLOWER. BLADES DEFECTIVE. PILOT REPORTED A VIBRATION IN FLOOR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR AXIAL BLOWER WAS MISSING APPROXIMATELY 30 PERCENT TO 35 PERCENT OF B - [SDR 95ZZZX2643](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2643), May 4, 1995: DE-ICE BOOT. DEFECTIVE. LEFT FORWARD WING DE-ICE BOOT BALLOONING IN-FLIGHT. THIS UNIT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. THIS UNIT WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED 11-4-92. THIS IS A CO - [SDR 95ZZZX2642](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2642), May 4, 1995: DE-ICE BOOT. DEFECTIVE. RIGHT FOWARD WING DE-ICE BOOT BALLOONING IN-FLIGHT. THIS UNIT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. THIS UNIT WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED ONE YEAR PRIOR. THIS ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Destiny 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/destiny-2000): 26 registered aircraft, registry code 05901ZR - [Travel Air Mfg 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/travel-air-mfg-2000): 24 registered aircraft, registry code 2621606 - [Destiny Powered Parachute 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/destiny-powered-parachute-2000): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 05901V5 - [Destiny Powered Parachutes 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/destiny-powered-parachutes-2000): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 05901DI - [Saab-Scania 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-2000): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 7860200 - [Saab 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-2000): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 7860202 - [Bushmaster 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/bushmaster-2000): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0350406 - [Bel-Aire 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/bel-aire-2000): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560662 - [Nicholson Mark SERIES 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/nicholson-mark-series-2000): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611NH - [Destiny Powered Parachutes 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/destiny-powered-parachutes-2000): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627UL - [Seair 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/seair-2000): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 059018O - [Destiny 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/destiny-2000): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05901J7 --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA and NTSB data. 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