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Beech C-50

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1152510

Manufacturer (registry)
BEECH
Model
C-50
Registry code
1152510
Registered
20 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
6
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
167 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS5A4
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 · 86

1953Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 14

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

1970In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
AD 99-05-13Fuel Tank SelectorHistoricalEffective Apr 19, 1999 · Replaced by AD 99-05-13 R1-WD
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 20

N154NWoods John · Eagle River, AKBuilt 1955 · S/N CH-333N207AFFlying Burros Air Trucking Co · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1955 · S/N CH-144N212GBailey Orin A · Homedale, IDBuilt 1955 · S/N CH-331
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STCs approved for this model · 178

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 SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.
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NTSB investigations · 41

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 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 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA15CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C 50 · Honesdale, PAThe pilot's failure to stop the airplane on the runway during landing, resulting in an overrun, landing gear collapse and substantial damage to the airplane.Apr 18, 2015 · N38MM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C-50 · Homedale, IDThe pilot's delayed action to arrest a loss of altitude on short final, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with a fence post.Sep 1, 2013 · N212G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-50 · Altus, OKThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the ditch.Nov 16, 2001 · N432L · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 36

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

Accident 20150418023929ABeech C-50 · Honesdale, PAThe pilot was making a visual approach and landing on runway 18 at Cherry Ridge Airport. The runway is 2986' in length, slopes down 0.6% and has a 519' displaced threshold. The pilot believed, based on preflight TAF reports, he would encounter a direct…Apr 18, 2015 · N38MM · Substantial damageAccident 20130901016339ABeech C-50 · Homedale, IDThe pilot was attempting to land the Beech C-50 twin engine on his 1400' private airstrip for the first time. According to the pilot, the aircraft was being flow at an approach speed of 7 knots slower than publshed VMC. While on short final, the aircraft…Sep 1, 2013 · N212G · Substantial damageIncident 20080128010479IBeech C50 · Chicago/Aurora, IL(-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] was the pilot in command of aircraft N234H while practicing takeoff and landings at Aurora airport, sugar grove, Illinois. The weather was visual meteorological conditions (VMC) and he was using runway 15. On his second…Jan 28, 2008 · N234H · Minor damage
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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.

Volans-I C505 registered aircraftRegistry code 061018PDouglas C-500 registered aircraftRegistry code 3021410
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