# Douglas B-23

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3020702
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS
- Model: B-23
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 180 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS TC 2-576](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%202-576) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Douglas Aircraft Co. Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-b-23

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N4000B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4000B): [Worlds Greatest Aircraft Collection Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLDS%20GREATEST%20AIRCRAFT%20COLLECTION%20INC), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1940, S/N 2743
- [N747M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N747M): [Pissed Away N747m LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PISSED%20AWAY%20N747M%20LLC), [Bellevue, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellevue), built 1940, S/N 2719

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (5)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA080303006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080303006), Mar 3, 2008: STATIC PORT. OBSTRUCTED. (CAN) WHILE DOING A PRE-PURCHASE INSP, DISCOVERED A PIECE OF TAPE COVERING THE RT STATIC PORT.
- [SDR 2001FA0000328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000328), Jul 15, 2001: BLOCK. CRACKED. AIRCRAFT WS ON FINAL APPROACH TO OCF, ENGINE WAS NOISY AND QUIT. AIRCRAFT MADE EMERGENCY LANDING ON HORSE RACE TRACK. OPENED COWLING, FOUND 3 INCH CRACK AFT, LE
- [SDR 99ZZZX2659](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2659), Jun 11, 1999: OIL COOLER. RUPTURED. OIL COOLER RUPTURED IN AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2653](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2653), May 15, 1998: CLAMP. SLIPPED. MXITURE CONTROL CABLE HOUSING SLIPPED DUE TO INCORRECT MOUNTING CLAMP CAUSING INTERMITTENT LEAN RUNNING. INSTALLED PROPER CLAMP AND RIGGED SYSTEM TO PROVIDE CUS
- [SDR 96ZZZX3451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3451), May 16, 1996: DOUBLER. WORN HOLE. BUSHINGS 169-110000-347 FELL OUT OF DOUBLER WHEN LOOSE AILERONS REMOVED. NEW PARTS FOR MANUFACTURER FOUND TO HAVE A VERY LOOSE INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN BUSHING 

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA2-228](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-228): The generator system rewired to accommodate a 200-amp load and equipment. Signature Flight Support Corporation
- [STC SA2-229](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-229): The anti-icer system is altered. Signature Flight Support Corporation
- [STC SA2-739](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-739): Installation of picture window. Sierra Industries, Inc

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Beech B23](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b23): 62 registered aircraft, registry code 1151240

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