- Manufacturer (registry)
- BEECH
- Model
- A65
- Registry code
- 1152803
- Registered
- 6 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 9
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 174 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDS3A20
- 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 · 47
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 4 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 15
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1976 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
See all 17 ADs
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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 ('1152803'))
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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 ('1152803'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 2
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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 ('1152803'))
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.
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 ('1152803'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Registered aircraft · 6
N465NQueen Air Aviation Inc · Belleview, FLN527QSilver Linings Air And Farm LLC · Chamblee, GAN60NKKirchhoefer John D · Orlando, FLN7PCMoorhead Equipment LLC · Belton, SCN8108REdge Logistics Inc · Southlake, TXN888EKExcalibur Knight One LLC · Miami, FL
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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 ('1152803')
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.
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 ('1152803')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
STCs approved for this model · 209
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 SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)
See all 209 STCsQuery 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 = 'A65') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"
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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 = 'A65') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 4
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
NTSB FTW78FA061Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A65 · Sulphur Spring, TXNTSB IAD76FLT07Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A65 · Parsons, TNNTSB CHI72IC097Incident · No injuriesClosedBeech A65 · Youngstown, OHNTSB UNK64X2488Incident · No injuriesClosedMartin M-202A · Philadelphia, PA
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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 ('1152803')
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.
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 ('1152803')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 10
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Incident 20050606012849IBeech A65 · Orlando, FL(-23) Departed marsh harbor, Bahamas to fort pierce, FL (kfpr). On downwind at fpr, placed gear down and heard gear motor quit. Requested a fly-by from the tower to confirm - "gear not down." Declared emergency and requested to continue to Orlando executive…Incident 19990417021239IBeech A65 · Wharton, TXAcft had total electrical failure after takeoff. Pilot was unable to restore electrical problem. The pilot could not manually extend the landing gear. The pilot elected to climb to altitude and allow the parachutist out. He also flew around for approx. 40…Incident 19990203039389IBeech A65 · Keystone Height, FLAircraft onferry flight from opa-locka. Upon landing Keystone heights noseflingear begn to collaspe, and PIC used rudder to steer aircraft off runway into grass to prevent damaging aircraft more than necessary. Nose gear tranion found broken.Incident 19980222004799IBeech A65 · Suffolk, VANarrative: on 2/22/98, at 1500 hours, Mr. Larry lee lawson, a skydiver, utilizing the services of skydive Suffolk, received serious injury during his third jump of the day. When Mr. Lawson attempted a turn at approximately 30 to 40 foot AGL, reported as a…Incident 19911207061489IBeech A65 · Buckeye, AZJumpers main canopy deployed but twisted. After cutway she deployed reserve chute too close to ground.Incident 19820901062379IBeech A65 · Richmond, VAFire warning system activated. Engines shut down. Found fuel flowmeter modulator sprayed fuel under fuel pressure.Incident 19780808049749IBeech A65 · Patterson, LAAircraft struck stakes while landing on closed runway. Closed markings hard to see.Accident 19780717042989ABeech 6588 · Sulphur Spring,, TXAD 72-18-08 required insp of hoses where fire originated however N33FW'S s/n hoses not included.Incident 19780111002629IBeech A65 · Middletown, PAFlight returned after engine lost power found metal in oil from previously installed engine.Accident 19760227002569ABeech A65 · Parsons, TNAD 72-18-8,flex fuel and oil line exam not c/w.r eng accessory section,nacell,ctr wing,flap dmgd.
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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 ('1152803')
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.
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 ('1152803')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 7
SDR CA6R20110408003Governor · malfunctionedACFT INSPECTED, ENGINE GROUND RUN CARRIED OUT, BOTH ENGINE PERFORMANCES WERE GOOD. ACFT TEST FLIGHT WAS CONDUCTED AND WAS GOOD. AT THE TIME OF FERRING THE ACFT, RT PROP RPM WAS NOT PROPERLY CONTROLLED IAW THE MOVEMENT OF THE PROP LEVER WHEN ACFT WAS FLYING ASDR 2012FA0000384Governor · faultedACFT WAS INSPECTED, ENGINE GROUND WAS CARRIED OUT BOTH ENGINE PERFORMANCE WAS GOOD. AT THE TIME OF FERRYING ACFT UNDER THE FERRY FLIGHT PERMIT WHEN ACFT FLEW AND CRUISE AT 10,000 FEET ALTITUDE. RT PROPELLER WAS NOT RESPONDING WITH THE THE PROPELLER LEVER MOVEMSDR 2008FA0000417Engine · seizedAIRCRAFT LANDED WITH LT ENGINE SHUTDOWN (IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN). INITIAL INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE ENGINE WAS SEIZED. OIL SCREEN WAS REMOVED AND FOUND HEAVILY CONTAMINATED WITH METAL PARTICLES. ENGINE OIL SUMP DRAIN PLUG WAS REMOVED. LARGE METAL PARTICLESSDR 2006FA0001156Fitting · sheared(REF NR: MOR NR OCC442) OPERATED FLIGHT NR 101, VFR CONDITIONS, FLIGHT AND APPROACH LANDING WAS NORMAL. AFTER LANDING, ROLLOUT FLAPS WERE RETRACTED. WHEN EXITING THE AC IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE INNER FLAP ON THE PORT SIDE WAS STILL DOWN. THE FLAP WAS MANUALSDR CA040329004Governor · ruptured(CAN) THE OIL LEAK WAS TRACED TO THE PROP GOVERNOR AND ONLY SHOWED UP AT APPROXIMATELY 2500 RPM. A PIECE OF GASKET .1250 INCH WIDE WAS FOUND MISSING FROM THE GASKET WHICH CAUSED A LEAK OF AN ESTIMATED 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 2 MINUTES. NO APPARENT REASON COULD SDR CA990818005Connecting Rod · broken(CAN) ENGINE FAILED, NR 5 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BROKEN.SDR 98ZZZX2047Connector · wrong partDURING INSTALLATION OF A KING KCS55A COMPASS SYSTEM, NOTED THE CONNECTOR PLUG FOR THE KA51B SLAVING ACCESSORY WAS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED. THE 9-PIN PLUG SUPPLIED BY THE MFG FOR THE HARNESS IN THE AIRCRAFT WAS LABELED INCORRECTLY.
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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 = 'A65' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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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 = 'A65' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = 'A65' AND m.code NOT IN ('1152803')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12"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.
SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = 'A65' AND m.code NOT IN ('1152803')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.