OpenAirDocs.org

Beech A23A

Open the Markdown

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 1151208

Manufacturer (registry)
BEECH
Model
A23A
Registry code
1151208
Registered
51 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
116 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.

On this page

Aircraft by year built · 114

1965Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 21

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

1968In forceSuperseded2026
See all 22 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 ('1151208'))
  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.

Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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 ('1151208'))
  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.

Registered aircraft · 51

N1000JEagle Mountain Aviation Inc · Owasso, OKBuilt 1966 · S/N M-1000N1167MN1167m LLC · Saint Peters, MOBuilt 1967 · S/N M-1082N16THMosquera Daniel · Miami, FLBuilt 1966 · S/N M-994
See all 51 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 ('1151208')
  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.

STCs approved for this model · 189

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 CorporationSTC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P InstrumentsSTC SA00081NYInstallation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.Alcor LLC
See all 189 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 = 'A23A')
  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.

NTSB investigations · 119

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 5 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 24 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA23LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A23 · Miami, FLThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.Jan 28, 2023 · N16TH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA211Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 23 · Cleburne, TXThe total loss of engine power due to metal fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder wall.Jun 4, 2020 · N7941L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA177Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23 · Hulbert, OKThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and collision with terrain.Apr 5, 2016 · N5791V · Substantial damage
See all 119 investigations
Query with SQL
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 ('1151208')
  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.

FAA incident reports · 66

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

Accident 20230128001999ABeech A23A · Miami, FLPart 91 operation Beech aircraft A-23A, [privacy data omitted], serial number M-994, lost engine power, with one pilot and three passengers on board. Emergency hard landing on Miami macarthur causeway shear right landing gear strut, right wing impact the left…Jan 28, 2023 · N16TH · Substantial damageAccident 20200604011039ABeech A23A · Cleburne, TXOn June 4, 2020, at 0955 central daylight time, a Beechcraft A-23, N7941L, lost total engine power while cruising at 1200 feet AGL. The pilot made an off-airport forced landing in a field 6 miles southwest of the Cleburne airport (cpt). The aircraft landed on…Jun 4, 2020 · N7941L · Substantial damageIncident 20170517004539IBeech A23A · New Plymouth, OHThe aircraft departed vinton county airport (221) and developed a loss of engine power. The pilot returned to the airport and elected to land with a tail wind in order to avoid prolonging being in the air. The pilot approached the airport high and fast which…May 17, 2017 · N5788V · Minor damage
See all 66 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 ('1151208')
  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.

Service difficulty reports · 17

SDR 2010FA0001009Crankshaft · failedIN-FLIGHT CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, DURING INITIAL CLIMB, ENGINE RAN ROUGH, QUIT PRODUCING POWER AND STOPPED. ACFT LANDED IN A FIELD. NO DAMAGE INCURRED.Aug 14, 2010 · N1000J · Beech A23A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20030742Cylinder Head · separated(AUS) NR 1 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED AT HEAD TO BARREL JOINT.Jul 15, 2003 · Beech A23A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AUS20021345Landing Gear · transposed(AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR AND RT MAIN LANDING GEAR TRANSPOSED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Nov 22, 2002 · Beech A23A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
See all 17 difficulty reports
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 = 'A23A'
  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.