- Manufacturer (registry)
- BEECH
- Model
- A23
- Registry code
- 1151204
- Registered
- 85 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 4
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 114 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSA1CE
- 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 · 210
| 1963 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 55 |
| 1965 | 147 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 19
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1965 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
See all 20 ADs
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1
Airframe · Beech A23
SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemQuery with SQL
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Registered aircraft · 85
N1402LRaskin Michael · Henderson, NVN1406LBrainerd Philip S · Lake Placid, FLN1409LMusketeer Flying Club LLC · Plano, TX
See all 85 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
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STCs approved for this model · 192
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.STC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.STC SA00081NYInstallation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
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NTSB investigations · 232
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 12 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 46 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ERA21FA237Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A23 · Pinnacle, NCThe flight instructor’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA21LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 23 · Spruce Pines, NCThe pilot's failure to familiarize himself with the wind conditions at the destination airport and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a long, tailwind landing and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB WPR20CA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's inability to maintain a climb after an attempted takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a forced landing on a road and subsequent landing gear collapse.
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FAA incident reports · 136
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Accident 20210601007409ABeech A23 · Pinnacle, NCN8780M suffered engine loss for unknown reasons. Fuel selector was found on the right fuel tank and the magneto switch was found in the off position. Aircraft attempted a landing in a field. Aircraft left wing impacted the ground, fuselage impacted the gound…Incident 20210507008969IBeech A23 · Kalamazoo, MIOn may 05, 2021 at 14:40 eastern daylight time (EDT), a 1965 Beech A23 aircraft, N3549R, registered to [privacy data omitted], operated by a private pilot for a personal flight recieved minor damage when its right main landing gear seperated from the aircraft…Accident 20201003016859ABeech A23 · Spruce Pines, NCThe pilot stated the flight was normal from K62 to 7A8. Upon arriving at 7A8 at an altitude of 7500 ft., he performed a circling descent to enter the traffic pattern for a landing on runway 35. On his approach to the runway, he selected one notch of flaps. As…
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Service difficulty reports · 14
SDR 2013FA0000368Pin · missingDURING AN INSPECTION OF THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE, WHEN REMOVING THE SELECTOR HANDLE THERE SHOULD BE A ROLL PIN TO PREVENT THE CONTROL HANDLE FROM BEING REPLACED IN THE WRONG POSITION. THE PIN WAS MISSING ALLOWING THE SELECTOR TO BE POSITIONED WRONG.SDR 2007FA0000266Hinge Bracket · crackedUPON REMOVAL OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILATOR FOR BEARING REPLACEMENT, A CRACK WAS NOTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE LEFT HINGE BRACKET THAT IS RIVETED TO THE SPAR OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILATOR. (K)SDR 2005FA0001642Starter · failedSTARTER BENDIX FAILED, DAMAGED STARTER SHAFT, DAMAGED TEETH ON RING GEAR SUPPORT.SDR CA990119023Blade · corroded(CAN) DUE TO CORROSION OF THE PROPELLER BLADES, CAMBER AND FACE GRINDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SENSENICH MAINTENANCE MANUAL WAS CARRIED OUT.SDR AU971479Coil · failed(AUS) LH AND RH MAGNETO COILS BREAKING DOWN. MAGNETO LEADS ALSO FAULTY.SDR AU971477Panel · incorrect mod(AUS) WING INSPECTION PANELS INCORRECT SIZE. SI 0824-035 REV11 STIPULATES THE PANELS SHOULD BE 127MM (5IN) IN DIAMETER BUT THOSE FITTED ARE ONLY 100MM (4IN) DIAMETER MAKING ACCESS DIFFICULT.SDR AU971475Stabilizer · incorrect mod(AUS) STABILATOR INCORRECTLY MODIFIED IAW SI 1167. THE STABILISER HAD ONLY TWO INSPECTION PANELS FITTED TO THE UNDERSIDE INSTEAD OF THE FOUR STIPULATED IN SI 1167.SDR AU971474Frame · mis repair(AUS) FUSELAGE TO WING ATTACHMENT FRAME FILED OUT ON THE INSIDE RADIUS AND INCORRECT RIVET FITTED TO THE FORWARD WING MAIN SPAR SUPPORT. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART/REPAIR.SDR CA971118002Bolt · worn(CAN) UPON REMOVAL OF STABILATOR ACTUATING TUBE BALANCE WEIGHT, DAMAGE TO THE ATTACHMENT BOLT WAS FOUND. THE DAMAGE SECTIONS OF THE BOLT CORRESPONDED WITH THE DIAMETER OF THE STABILATOR ACTUATING TUBE. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY REPETITIVE IMPASDR CA971020006Bolt · damage(CAN) UPON REMOVAL OF STABILATOR ACTUATING TUBE BALANCE WEIGHT, IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE ATTACHMENT BOLT WAS FOUND. DAMAGE APPEARED TO BE CAUSED BY REPETITIVE IMPACT RESULTING FROM BALANCE WEIGHT STRIKING THE MICARTA STOP BLOCK. AIRCRAFT TT: 2,033 HOURS.SDR 97ZZZX3322Spar · corrodedWING SPAR CORROSION DUE TO BONDING MATERIAL AND OUTDOOR ELEMENTS. TIED DOWN OUTSIDE FOR SEVERAL YEARS WITHOUT USE.SDR EY2R9601083Hub · corrodedHUB CORRODED.SDR 96ZZZX5232Blade · failedWITH AIRCRAFT AT CRUISE, 2,500 RPM., ONE BLADE FAILED AT 14.6250 INCHES FORM CENTER OF HUB. IT WAS A CLEAN BREAK WITH NO SIGN OF NICK OR SCRATCH ANYWHERE ON THE BLADE. ENGINE VIBRATION BROKE ALL 4 ENGINE MOUNTS. ENGINE DROPPED INTO BOTTOM OF COWLING AND SHUSDR 95ZZZX1292Shielded Wire · shortedSHIELDED WIRE FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL TO AFT OF BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT UNDER FLOOR WAS NOT CONNECTED TO ANYTHING. SHIELDING WAS GROUNDED AT INSTRUMENT PANEL. WIRE WAS LOOSE IN AREA OF BATTERY BOX AND MASTER SWITCH. IN-FLIGHT, WIRE APPARENTLY TOUCHED AGAINST THE
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