# Beech A36 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1151604 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: A36 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Engines: 1 - Seats: 6 - Data sheet: TCDS 3A15 - Registered aircraft: 1,907 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36 ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024 - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [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 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2019-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-23-10): Aileron Control System · Textron 35-C33, 35-C33A, 36 and 12 more. Effective Nov 22, 2019 - [AD 2010-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-13-10): Propeller governors · American Champion 7GCAA, DA 40, A36 and 1 more. Effective Aug 5, 2010 - [AD 2009-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-25-01): Shoulder harnessess · Textron 58, 58A, 58P and 12 more. Effective Jan 8, 2010 - [AD 2008-13-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-17): Circuit breaker toggle switches · Textron 58, 58P, 58TC and 14 more. Effective Aug 6, 2008 - [AD 2006-16-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-18-R1): Installing a warning placard on the TAWS/RMI · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 100 more. Effective Jul 18, 2008 - [AD 2007-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-08-08): Uplock roller · Textron 35, 35-33, 35-A33 and 49 more. Effective May 25, 2007 - [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [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 2003-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-01-01): Right hand fuselage panel assembly · Textron 36, 58, 58A and 3 more. Effective Feb 27, 2003 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 2001-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-10): Flap Flex Shaft Assemblies · Textron 35, 35-33, 35-A33 and 60 more. Effective Dec 13, 2001 - [AD 2001-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-11-03): Blower Motor Circuit · Textron 1900D, 58, 58A and 5 more. Effective Jul 20, 2001 - [AD 2001-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-10-09): Automatic Flight Control Systems · Aerostar PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P), 208, 208B and 15 more. Effective Jun 15, 2001 - [AD 2001-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-08): V-band Exhaust Clamp · Modified Teledyne Continental engine equipped (STC SA5223NM or 2 others). Effective Jun 7, 2001 - [AD 2000-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-24-04): Rudder Control Cables · Textron 58, A36 and B36TC. Effective Jan 5, 2001 - [AD 2000-20-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-20-14): Firewall Sealant · Textron A36 and B36TC. Effective Nov 28, 2000 - [AD 99-05-13 R1 WD](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13-R1-WD): Withdrawal of AD 99-05-13 · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Jul 5, 2000 - [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000 - [AD 99-09-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-15): Flight Control Mechanism · Textron 1900D, 58, 58A and 5 more. Effective May 18, 1999 - [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998 - [AD 97-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-16-10): Filters · Cessna 310R, T310R, 36 and 17 more. Effective Sep 18, 1997 - [AD 97-14-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-14-15): Cabin Side Door And Utility Door Handle · Textron 36, 50, 56TC and 41 more. Effective Sep 2, 1997 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 95-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-04-03): Wing Spar · Textron 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33 and 23 more. Effective Apr 7, 1995 - [AD 93-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-24-03): Rudder Forward Spar · Textron 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33 and 13 more. Effective Jan 21, 1994 - [AD 93-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-03-02): Loran Receiver System · Textron 58, A36, B36TC and 1 more. Effective Mar 12, 1993 - [AD 92-18-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-18-11): Landing Gear Circuit · Textron A36 and B36TC. Effective Oct 18, 1992 - [AD 91-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-17-01): Elevator Trim Tab Actuators · Textron 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33 and 40 more. Effective Nov 25, 1991 - [AD 91-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-20-08): Fresh Air Blower Housing · Textron A36, A36TC, B36TC and 3 more. Effective Oct 31, 1991 - [AD 88-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-21-02): Seat Tracks · Textron 58, 58A, 58P and 13 more. Effective Oct 31, 1988 - [AD 88-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-20-01): Firewall Material · Textron A36, B36TC and F33A. Effective Oct 19, 1988 - [AD 87-18-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-18-06-R1): Seat Recline Actuator Handle · Textron 58, 58A, 58P and 9 more. Effective Feb 5, 1988 - [AD 85-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-23-07): Autopilot Systems · Aerostar PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P), 172L, 172P and 37 more. Effective Jan 27, 1986 - [AD 84-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-09-01): Window Emergency Egress Provision · Textron 35, 36, 50 and 60 more. Effective May 25, 1984 - [AD 79-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-01-01): Screws in Control System · Textron 100, 200, 35-B33 and 34 more. Effective Jan 8, 1979 - [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978 - [AD 76-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-22-02): 'Y' Type Shoulder Harness · Textron 200, 58, 58A and 14 more. Effective Jun 2, 1977 - [AD 75-12-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-10): Autopilots · M7 Aerospace 60, 95-C55, 95-C55A and 17 more. Effective Jun 11, 1975 - [AD 75-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-05-02): Engine Oil · Beryl D Shannon Aviation Specialties Engine Crankcase… (D'Shannon Products STC SA2653WE). Effective Feb 21, 1975 - [AD 74-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-24-03): Strobe Light System · Textron 100, 200, 58 and 16 more. Effective Nov 22, 1974 - [AD 74-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-12-02): Aft Facing Seats · Textron 36, 58, 58A and 3 more. Effective Jun 5, 1974 - [AD 74-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-03-02): Landing Gear Shock Strut Piston · Textron 58, 58A, 95-B55 and 6 more. Effective Feb 5, 1974 - [AD 71-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-24-10): Security of Control Wheel · Textron 35-C33, 35-C33A, 36 and 21 more. Effective Aug 1, 1973 - [AD 73-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-14-03): Landing Gear Shock Strut Piston · Textron 58, 58A, 95-B55 and 7 more. Effective Jul 6, 1973 - [AD 72-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-11-02): Engine Fuel Interruption · Textron 35, 35-33, 35-A33 and 48 more. Effective May 20, 1972 - [AD 70-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-12-02): Seat Tracks · Textron 36 and A36. Effective Jun 9, 1970 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2019-21-08, AD 2000-26-16, AD 99-05-13, AD 91-18-19, AD 72-22-01 ## NTSB investigations (530, newest 10) 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 ERA26LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA289), Jul 30, 2026: Beech A36 (N9144Q), Weston, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The in-flight opening of the engine cowling, which resulted in engine baffling separating from the airplane and impacting the right elevator. - [NTSB WPR26LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA242), Jun 30, 2026: Beech A36 (N8095F), Paynesville, MN, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR26FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA130), Mar 23, 2026: Beech A36 (N2882W), Olympic Valley, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA140), Mar 8, 2026: Beech A36 (N66519), Gulf Shores, AL, destroyed, 2 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN26FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA114), Feb 11, 2026: Beech A36 (N3215U), Murchison, TX, substantial damage, 2 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN26FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA086), Jan 8, 2026: Beech A36 (N5677X), Sabine Pass, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN26LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA028), Oct 22, 2025: Beech A36 (N17826), Hondo, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist. - [NTSB ERA25LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA307), Aug 8, 2025: Beech A36 (N60357), Wirt County, WV, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB GAA25WA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA230), Aug 5, 2025: Beech A36 (N4970M), Montevideo, Uruguay - [NTSB WPR25LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA204), Jul 9, 2025: Beech A36 (N41VH), Coolin, ID, substantial damage, investigation ongoing All 530: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (1,195, newest 10) 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 20260906012109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260906012109I), Sep 6, 2026: Beech A36 (N364DB), Jacksonville, FL, No damage. Commercial pilot was landing a Beechcraft bonanza on a wet runway with heavy rain present. The traffic pattern was abbreviated due to weather and the aircraft… - [Accident 20260730012159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260730012159A), Jul 30, 2026: Beech A36 (N9144Q), Danbury, CT, Substantial damage. On July 30, 2026, at approximately 1700 eastern daylight time, [privacy data omitted] departed westchester county airport (hpn), white plains, new york, bound… - [Incident 20260705008969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260705008969I), Jul 5, 2026: Beech A36 (N7213M), Pine River, MN, Minor damage. After departure for a cross country flight, the PIC noticed the fuel cap was not fully secured and fuel was siphoning out of the wing. The PIC elected to… - [Accident 20260630011289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260630011289A), Jun 30, 2026: Beech A36 (N8095F), Paynesville, MN, Substantial damage. The pilot was coming in for a normal landing. To the pilot's recollection, they touched down on the main landing gear. The aircraft then "jumped back into the… - [Accident 20260322002109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260322002109A), Mar 22, 2026: Beech A36 (N2882W), Truckee, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. The aircraft departed mry en route to trk on March 22, 2025, and subsequently crashed at approximately 1730 hours, 13.5 miles northwest of trk. The pilot was… - [Accident 20260307010839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260307010839A), Mar 7, 2026: Beech A36 (N66519), Gulf Shores, AL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Approximately 8 miles east of kjka, aircraft impacted the water and broke apart after being vectored onto the final approach course for the RNAV approach to… - [Incident 20260222002319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260222002319I), Feb 22, 2026: Beech A36 (N191JK), Brunswick, GA, Minor damage. During rollout after landing in Brunswick, GA at bqk on runway 25, the aircraft's nose landing gear collapsed and the aircraft became disabled on the runway.… - [Accident 20260108003149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260108003149A), Jan 8, 2026: Beech A36 (N5677X), Sabine Pass, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. At approximately 1352 hrs CST, the subject aircraft departed 3R7 on an IFR flight plan to travel west to gls with the pilot as the sole occupant. The aircraft… - [Accident 20251022016679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251022016679A), Oct 22, 2025: Beech A36 (N17826), Hondo, TX, Substantial damage. October 22, 2025 at approximately 14:30 CST local time I arrived at hanger at kgtu G-7 to fly bonanza. The plan for the day was to leave kgtu at 15:00CST… - [Incident 20250822020949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250822020949I), Aug 22, 2025: Beech A36 (N454J), Fredericksburg, TX, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] Departed koch with flight following to KT82. At 1800L, [privacy data omitted] reported T82 airport insight and canceled IFR. At 1835L,… All 1,195: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 1,907, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36/aircraft - ads: 56, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36/ads - incidents: 1,195, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.