Beech 23 airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 317

1962Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 317 aircraft
1962	69
1963	237
1964	9
1996	1
2004	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 25

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1963In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 26 ADs
1963	1
1964	1
1965	2
1968	1
1970	1
1973	4
1974	1
1975	2
1977	2
1978	2
1982	1
1985	1
1987	1
1989	1
1999	1
2000	1
2005	1
2022	1
2023	1

Airframe · Beech 23

AD 2023-10-02Indicating/Recording System, NavigationEffective May 26, 2023 · Supersedes AD 2021-23-12 AD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorEffective Mar 21, 2022 AD 2005-01-19Mode S transpondersEffective Feb 23, 2005 · Supersedes AD 2004-10-15

See all 26 ADs

Query with SQL

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1151202'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1151202'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

Information bulletins that may apply · 2

Airframe · Beech 23

SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemIssued Nov 21, 2018 SAIB CE-02-19Issued Mar 11, 2002

Query with SQL

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1151202'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1151202'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

Registered aircraft · 147

N1963FSarna David E · Manawa, WIBuilt 1963 · S/N M-541 N222BBMatz Jeremy L · Toston, MTS/N M-250 N2300JRadosevich Michael K · Albuquerque, NMBuilt 1963 · S/N M-246

See all 147 registered aircraft

Query with SQL

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1151202')
  ORDER BY n_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1151202')
ORDER BY n_number

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

STCs approved for this model · 266

STC SA00002SEInstallation of fiberglass reinforced plastic wing tipsMet-Co Aire STC SA00024NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter Corporation STC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P Instruments

See all 266 STCs

Query with SQL

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = '23')
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = '23')
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB investigations · 352

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 15 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 54 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA24LA341Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 23 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation while on final approach to land, and the subsequent hard landing, which resulted in separation of the airplane’s landing gear.Aug 7, 2024 · N2376L · Substantial damage NTSB WPR24LA032IncidentClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openBeech 23 · Santa Ynez, CANov 12, 2023 · N2358Z NTSB CEN24LA001Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 23 · Waupaca, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.Oct 1, 2023 · N1963F · Substantial damage

See all 352 investigations

Query with SQL

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151202') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151202')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151202')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

FAA incident reports · 174

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20240807010429ABeech 23 · Jacksonville, FLOn August 7, 2024 at Herlong Recreational Airport (kheg), Jacksonville, Florida, at approximately 1600 pm EST, a single engine Beechcraft model 23 musketeer departed with a pilot and one passenger on board for the purpose of determining the source of a…Aug 7, 2024 · N2376L · Substantial damage Incident 20231112020139IBeech 23 · Santa Ynez, CAAircraft was in cruise flight at 8500 feet, when an alternator inoperation light came on. Pilots began decent and as the aircraft was decending through 4000 the pilot inputted a quarter to half inch movement on the control yoke when the controls became light…Nov 12, 2023 · N2358Z · Minor damage Accident 20231001014859ABeech 23 · Waupaca, WIThe aircraft was on approach and landing at pcz ( Waupaca Municipal) runway 10. Daytime VFR conditions operating under part 91, wind 170 degrees at 7G10 knots. During the landing the aircraft made contact with the nose wheel and bounced back into the air and…Oct 1, 2023 · N1963F · Substantial damage

See all 174 incident reports

Query with SQL

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1151202')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1151202')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

Service difficulty reports · 7

SDR 2023FA0000798Control Tube · shearedAIRCRAFT WAS IN DECENT, WHEN PILOT INPUTTED 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL WHEEL, CONTROLS BECAME LIGHT FOLLOWED BY THE AIRCRAFT SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE CONTROL YOKE FLUCTUATED BETWEEN FULL FORWARD AND FULL AFT REQUIRING BOTH PILOT AND INSTRUCTOR PILOTNov 29, 2023 · N2358Z · Beech 23 · Flight Controller SDR 2011FA0000706Structure · misinstalledON 1/2011 DURING A WALK AROUND PRIOR TO AN ANNUAL INSPECTION THE RT WING LE WAS FOUND LOOSE. INSPECTION OF THIS AREA DISCLOSED THAT THE LE WAS MISINSTALLED. THE DISCREPANCY WAS CORRECTED.Oct 26, 2011 · N2310Q · Beech 23 · Wing Main, Frame Structure SDR 2005FA0001228Control Cable · fracturedTHE PILOT LOST ENGINE POWER DURING TAKEOFF. EXAM FOUND MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE FRACTURED AT 90-DEGREE ANGLE NEAR SET SCREW TO CARBURETOR. FATIGUE ON CABLE INDICATES INSTALLATION ERROR. FRACTURE COULD NOT BE SEEN DUE TO OUTER SHEATH ON MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE.Aug 29, 2005 · N2388Q · Beech 23 · Mixture Control SDR 99ZZZX1566Rudder Assy · out of adjustRUDDER SKIN BINDING AGAINST VERTICAL STABILIZER SKIN DURING FULL DEFLECTION.Mar 25, 1999 · N8761M · Beech 23 · Rudder, Plate/Skin SDR 97ZZZX3743Duct · collapsedENGINE LOST RPM AND STOPPED. INSPECTION REVEALED AIR INTAKE DUCT COLLAPSED BETWEEN CARB AIRBOX AND CARB. INCORRECT TYPE AND PART NUMBER DUCT INSTALLED PREVIOUSLY. SCAT 12 SHOULD BE SCEET 12 (DOUBLE WALL). BOTH SCAT AND SCEET ARE SAME COLOR AND SIMILAR IN AAug 11, 1997 · N6083N · Beech 23 · Engine Air Intake System SDR 97ZZZX1128Ground Wire · burnedTHIS GROUND WIRE GROUNDS THE STARTER/VIBRATOR CIRCUIT. IT WAS GROUNDED VIA A COPPER CLAMP TO THE MAG. P-LEAD SHIELDING. THE P-LEAD SHIELDING WAS GROUNDED ONLY AT THE MAGNETO. THE GROUND WIRE, J4A18N, COULD NOT HANDLE THE LOAD DURING START, AND, OVER TIME, Feb 26, 1997 · N2368L · Beech 23 · Engine Cranking SDR 96ZZZX597Generator · brushes failedGENERATOR WENT 'OFF LINE'. DISASSEMBLY FOUND BRUSH LEADS CUT AND FRAYED BY BRUSH HOLDERS. REAR BEARING FOUND LOOSE IN REAR HOUSING CAUSING ROTATIONAL VIBRATION WHICH CAUSED BRUSH LEADS TO HIT BRUSH HOLDERS.Jan 15, 1996 · N8722M · Beech 23 · DC Generator-Alternator

Query with SQL

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '23'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = '23'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Learjet 236 registered aircraftRegistry code 5170102 Curtiss-Wright 230 registered aircraftRegistry code 05621CM Consolidated 230 registered aircraftRegistry code 242210A Nieuport 230 registered aircraftRegistry code 6300120

Query with SQL

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = '23' AND m.code NOT IN ('1151202')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = '23' AND m.code NOT IN ('1151202')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.