Beech 400

Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1155400

Manufacturer (registry)
BEECH
Model
400
Registry code
1155400
Registered
13 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-fan
Seats
9
Weight class
12,500 to 19,999 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA16SW
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 54

1985Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 54 aircraft
19857
19868
198712
198818
19898
19951

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 26

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

1990In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 27 ADs
19901
19921
19931
19941
19951
19962
19982
19991
20013
20021
20041
20051
20062
20071
20081
20091
20111
20142
20221
20231
20261
See all 27 ADs
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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  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 ('1155400'))
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Registered aircraft · 13

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STCs approved for this model · 207

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  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 = '400')
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NTSB investigations · 4

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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  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
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FAA incident reports · 11

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

Incident 20210102000169IBeech 400 · Palm Springs, CAA passenger reported that there was a fire in the cabin above the lavatory seat and he threw a drink on it to extinguish it. The emergency checklist was consulted. The PIC stood up and turned around and could see no smoke or fire, but did see what looked like…Jan 2, 2021 · N64VM · No damageAccident 20200722008999ABeech 400 · Montgomery, ALDuring final approach into Montgomery regional airport (mgm) the left main landing gear failed to extend. After troubleshooting and exhausting all means to extend the gear, the pilot elected to execute a landing with the left main landing gear in the up and…Jul 22, 2020 · N425BJ · Substantial damageIncident 20140608013589IBeech 400 · Indian Town, FLThe crew and a maintenance observer was performing a flight from fort lauderdale executive airport (kfxe) to execute system checks after maintenance. While in cruise flight at 16,000 feet the crew had turned the aircraft to return to kfxe when the crew and…Jun 8, 2014 · N555BY · Substantial damageIncident 20091121053249IBeech 400 · Denver, COPilot departed runway 8 at ftg. Upon gear retraction, he experienced difficulty maintaining wings level flight. He elected to make an emergency landing on runway 35 at ftg. After touching down in the threshold area of runway 35, he used the entire runway…Nov 21, 2009 · N520WS · Minor damageAccident 20080618834759ABeech 400BEECH · Tallahassee, FL(-23) During takeoff, the aircraft had a bird strike on the right inboard root damaging the leading edge and spar. Unknown damage if any to the right engine. Engine will be borescoped to assess damage.Jun 18, 2008 · N458HC · Substantial damageIncident 20020606013139IBeech 400BEECH · Wichita, KS(-23) The aircraft had been left out in a rainstorm at latrobe, PA. Aircraft departed latrobe, PA. (Lbe) on a flight to salina, Kansas. Approximately one hour into flight, the PIC attempted to retard the throttles. The left engine control was froze and would…Jun 6, 2002 · N64VMAccident 20020508036429ABeech 400BEECH · Cleveland, OH(-23) Aircraft struck flock of seagulls on take-off at "V1". Pilot aborted takeoff and was able to stop the aircraft around 100' from the departure end of runway 6L. The aircraft received substantial damage to both engines, with the #2 engine having…May 8, 2002 · N400GJ · Substantial damageIncident 19930221006819IBag BAE146200A · Bellingham, WABraking action nil on rollout. Skidded off runway attempting to turn on taxiway. Snow removal in progress.Feb 21, 1993 · N461EAAccident 19911211055649ABeech 400BEECH · Rome, GADeparted VFR with low ceilings into known mountainous terrain crashed into side of mountain obscured by clouds.Dec 11, 1991 · N25BR · Destroyed · 11 fatalIncident 19820312012229IPiper PA31T · Traverse City, MIDuring gusty ILS approach landing, ran off runway. Struck a runway light.Mar 12, 1982 · N65RA · Minor damageIncident 19790124004149IDoug DC851 · Windsor Locks, CTVibration after gear retraction, flight returned. No reason could be found, no further occurrence.Jan 24, 1979 · N803E
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

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

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  WHERE m.match_key = '400' AND m.code NOT IN ('1155400')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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