# Beech 3 TM - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1151040 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: 3 TM - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 10 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 153 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-765](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-765) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Registered aircraft: 3 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-3-tm 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 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 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 ## Registered aircraft (3) - [N184KP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N184KP): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1952, S/N CA-130 - [N21534](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21534): [Cartwright John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARTWRIGHT%20JOHN%20P), [Watkinsville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Watkinsville), built 1945, S/N CA-134 - [N40JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40JT): [Tct Aerial LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TCT%20AERIAL%20LLC), [Waukesha, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Waukesha), built 1952, S/N CA-128 ## STCs approved for it (124, first 50) - [STC SA00189DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00189DE): Installation of Oilamatic Preoiler system. Oilamatic Inc - [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 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 SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [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 SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments - [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 SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC - [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 SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01692SE (PAGE 2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE%20%20(PAGE%202%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01695SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE%20(5%20OF%205)): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01714WI (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI%20(2%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems.. Garmin International Inc - [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 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 SA01967WI (3 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(3%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc. - [STC SA02016SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02016SE-D): Installation of Garmin GTS 800, GTS 820 or GTS 850 Traffic System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D (1 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D%20(1%20OF%203)): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02019SE-D (3 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D%20(3%20OF%203)): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International 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 SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02192NY): Interior configuration modification.. Aerotech Industries - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA02217AK (5 OF 5](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02217AK%20(5%20OF%205): Installation of Garmin AT Model GDL90 UAT Data Link System, in accordance with Garmin AT, Inc., GDL 90 UAT Master Data List, P/N 560-0278-01, Revision A, dated November 12, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA02254AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02254AK): Installation of "Single Screen", "2 or 3 Screen", "Dual Screen", or "4 or 6 screen". Genesys Aerosystems Inc. - [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA02430SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02430SE): Fabrication and installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc. - [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft.. Michelin North America Inc. - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02658SE (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE%20(2%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02717NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc. - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc. - [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 SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc. - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY%20(1%20OF%202)): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc. All 124: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-3-tm/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (8) 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 MIA79FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA127), Sep 23, 1979: Beech D18S (N516PA), Miramar, FL, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB CHI77FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA019), Dec 28, 1976: Beech D-18S (N3128B), Cairo, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FEA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEA05), Nov 19, 1976: Beech 3TM (N1171X), Shelbyville, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK74FJA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FJA17), Feb 28, 1974: Beech D18S (N6125), Honolulu, HI, minor damage - [NTSB CHI73AC052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC052), Nov 30, 1972: Beech 3TM (N15212), Missing Aircraft, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX72AL054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL054), May 13, 1972: Beech 3TM (N6674), Van Nuys, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB NYC72AN020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN020), Aug 7, 1971: Beech 3TM (N6127), Dublin, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB CAN71AQ901](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CAN71AQ901), Feb 16, 1970: Beech D18S (N586PA), Frobisher Bay, Canada, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (8) 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 19820821047769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820821047769I), Aug 21, 1982: Beech 3TM (N6125), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Right main gear collapsed on landing due to a broken lower drag link. - [Incident 19810401029799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810401029799I), Apr 1, 1981: Beech EXPEDITOR3TM (N6125), Kahului, HI, Minor damage. During runup before takeoff a wind shift raised the tail causing the props to strike the ground. - [Incident 19801009081449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801009081449I), Oct 9, 1980: Maule M5235C (N6127), Casper, WY, Minor damage. Zg zk gear was damaged during attempted landing in field. Pilot aborted, continued to airport. Right gear collapsed - [Incident 19800708059999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800708059999I), Jul 8, 1980: Beech 3TM (N6125), Kahului, HI. Rudder control lost on takeoff, rudder cable had separated, broken area was rusty. - [Accident 19790923041739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790923041739A), Sep 23, 1979: Beech D18S (N516PA), Miramar, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Behind c.g., overgross weight with extra fuel. Stalled during initial climb. Hit houses. Suspect drug run. - [Accident 19761228040259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761228040259A), Dec 28, 1976: Beech TC45G (N3128B), IL, Substantial damage - [Accident 19761119041339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761119041339A), Nov 19, 1976: Beech TC45G (N1171X), Shelbyville, IN, Substantial damage. Acft struck small building and fence. - [Accident 19740228005161A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740228005161A), Feb 28, 1974: Beech TC45G (N6125), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Beech taxied into rear of Cessna. Twr didnt advise of traffic. ## Service difficulty reports (4) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA060303002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060303002), Feb 1, 2006: SPAR. CRACKED. CENTER SECTION FUSELAGE REAR WING CARRY-THRU SPAR CRACKED 3/4" FROM TOP OF SPAR RUNNING DOWNWARD AT EDGE OF REINFORCEMENT INSIDE FUSELAGE AT REAR LT FLOAT FITTI - [SDR CA020502003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020502003), Apr 7, 2002: TUBE. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING INITIAL INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT COMPLETED AD CF-63-08 WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE BROKEN AS ATTACHED INDICATES. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT - [SDR CA991209028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991209028), Oct 6, 1999: EXHAUST VALVE. FAILED. (CAN) NR 1 EXHAUST VALVE FAILED. (X) - [SDR CA990907052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990907052), Jul 8, 1999: VALVE. FAILED. (CAN) NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE FAILED. --- 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.