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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

BEECH 23

Fixed Wing Single Engine · LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES

Registered

147

Year Range

1962–1964

NTSB Events

76

Airworthiness Directives

46

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered BEECH 23 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • TX 8.8% 13
  • FL 8.2% 12
  • GA 7.5% 11
  • VA 4.8% 7
  • IN 4.8% 7
  • OK 3.4% 5
  • MI 3.4% 5
  • MO 3.4% 5
  • KS 3.4% 5
  • AZ 3.4% 5

+31 more states

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1960s 78.2% 115
  • Unknown 21.8% 32

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving BEECH 23 aircraft

76 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 51 more available on NTSB CAROL.

02c /  Academic Research

Scholarly work mentioning BEECH 23

Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.

Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to BEECH 23

46 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 21 more in the Federal Register.

  • Oct 10, 2023

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various airplanes modified with a certain configuration of the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA01866WI. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an un-commanded automatic pitch trim runaway when…

  • Jun 12, 2023

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters and turbocharged, reciprocating engines with a certain v-band coupling installed. This AD was prompted by multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at the tailpipe to t…

  • Jul 27, 2022

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters and turbocharged, reciprocating engines with a certain v- band coupling installed. This proposed AD was prompted by multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at t…

  • Dec 7, 2020

    Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes (Type Certificate Previously Held by Beechcraft Corporation)

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) (type certificate previously held by Beechcraft Corporation) Models F90, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, H90 (T-44A), E90, 65-A90-1 (JU-21A, U-21A, RU-21A, RU-21D, U-21G, RU- 21H), 65-A90-2 (RU-21B), 65-A90-3 (RU-21C), 65-A90-4…

  • Mar 31, 2017

    Airworthiness Directives; Meggitt (Troy), Inc. Combustion Heaters

    We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 81-09-09 for certain Meggitt (Troy), Inc. (previously known as Stewart Warner South Wind Corporation and as Stewart Warner South Wind Division) Model Series (to include all the variants) 921, 930, 937, 940, 944, 945, 977, 978, 979, 8240, 8253, 8259, and 8472 combustion h…

  • Nov 3, 2016

    Airworthiness Directives; Meggitt (Troy), Inc. Combustion Heaters

    We are revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for certain Meggitt (Troy), Inc. (previously known as Stewart Warner South Wind Corporation and as Stewart Warner South Wind Division) Model Series (to include all the variants) 921, 930, 937, 940, 944, 945, 977, 978, 979, 8240, 8253, 8259, and 8472 combustion hea…

  • May 12, 2015

    Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Aerotechnics (Formerly Intertechnique Aircraft Systems) Oxygen Mask Regulators

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Zodiac Aerotechnics (formerly Intertechnique Aircraft Systems) oxygen mask regulators. This AD was prompted by a report of a malfunctioning mask having an inflatable harness with a high premature rupture rate due to defective silicon. This AD requires insp…

  • Dec 21, 2011

    Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

    We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain fuel injected reciprocating engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines. That AD currently requires inspection, replacement if necessary, and proper clamping of externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines. That AD also states that it is not applicabl…

  • Aug 12, 2011

    Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (L)O-360, (L)IO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, AEIO-540, (L)TIO-540, IO-580, and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines

    We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to the products listed above. The existing AD currently requires replacing certain crankshafts. Since we issued that AD, Lycoming Engines discovered that the start date of affected engine models in Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 569A,…

  • Feb 15, 2011

    Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

    We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain fuel injected reciprocating engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines. The existing AD currently requires inspection, replacement if necessary, and proper clamping of externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines. That AD also exempt…

  • Jan 4, 2011

    Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PW305A and PW305B Turbofan Engines

    The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to the products listed above. The agency docket No. and the engine type in the subject heading and paragraph (c) in the Summary section and the Regulatory text are incorrect. This document corrects that error.…

  • Nov 26, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PW305A and PW305B Turboprop Engines

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

  • Oct 1, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company; Beech Aircraft Corporation) Model 400A and 400T Airplanes

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model 400A, and 400T airplanes. This proposed AD would require a detailed inspection for proper sealant of the left and right pylon firewall structures, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD results from reports of missing sealant on th…

  • Aug 19, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PW305A and PW305B Turboprop Engines

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe…

  • Jul 1, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. That AD currently requires an inspection to determine the manufacturer and manufacture date of the oxygen masks in the passenger service unit and the lavatory and attendant box asse…

  • Jun 22, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-10 and TPE331-11 Series Turboprop Engines

    The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-10 and TPE331-11 series turboprop engines. That AD currently requires removing certain first stage turbine disks from service. This proposed AD would require the same actions, and would also require performin…

  • Jan 5, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Fire Fighting Enterprises Limited Portable Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishers as Installed on Various Transport Airplanes, Small Airplanes, and Rotorcraft

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition…

  • Dec 31, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan," installed. That AD current…

  • Oct 27, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ()HC-()2Y(K,R)-() Series Propellers

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. ()HC-()2Y()-() series propellers with non-suffix serial number (SN) propeller hubs installed on Lycoming O-, IO-, LO-, and AEIO-360 series reciprocating engines. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive eddy current in…

  • Sep 22, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors O-470, IO-470, TSIO-470, IO-520, TSIO-520, IO-550, and IOF-550 Series Reciprocating Engines

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) O-470, IO-470, TSIO-470, IO-520, TSIO-520, IO-550, and IOF-550 series reciprocating engines with TCM EQ3 cylinders installed. This AD requires initial and repetitive visual inspections of TCM EQ3 cylinders for cracks. This AD…

  • Aug 5, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating Engines With Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) Cylinder Assemblies Installed

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain TCM IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 series reciprocating engines, with certain SAP investment cast cylinder assemblies installed. This AD requires initial and repetitive inspections and compression tests to detect cracks in those cylinders with more than…

  • Jul 30, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan," installed. That AD…

  • Oct 31, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model MU-300-10 Airplanes and Model 400 and 400A Series Airplanes; and Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model MU-300 Airplanes

    The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain BEECH Model 400, 400A, and MU- 300-10 airplanes. The existing AD currently requires installation of an improved adjustment mechanism on the flightcrew seats and replacement of the existing aluminum seat reinforcement assembl…

  • Sep 15, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan", installed. This AD requires initial…

  • Jul 10, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain fuel injected reciprocating engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines. That AD currently requires inspection, and replacement if necessary, of externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines. This AD requires the same actions but adds additional en…

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for BEECH 23

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for BEECH 23

10 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

  • 04/16/2009

    STC SA01988SE (PAGE 2)

    Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P.

    Electronics International Inc.

  • 02/22/2007

    STC SA1512WE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems Model EGT-1.

    K S Avionics Inc

  • 02/22/2007

    STC SA1512WE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems Model EGT-1.

    K S Avionics Inc

  • 02/22/2007

    STC SA2557NM (1 OF 2)

    Installation of KS Avionics EGT/CHT-2( ) combined exhaust gas and cylinder head temperature monitoring system.

    K S Avionics Inc

  • 07/08/2005

    STC SA00680SE (1 OF 6

    Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.

    Electronics International Inc.

  • 03/10/1999

    STC SA00680SE (1 OF 6

    Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.

    Electronics International

  • 12/10/1997

    STC SA00749AT

    Modification of flush type fuel caps for installation of a locking cylinder and keeper. (1964 and subsequent)

    Aero Trim, Inc

  • 01/12/1995

    STC SA2557NM

    Installation of KS Avionics EGT/CHT-2( ) combined exhaust gas and cylinder head temperature monitoring system.

    K S Avionics Inc

  • 08/23/1974

    STC SA1512WE

    Installation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems Model EGT-1. (PA-28 SERIES LESS 28-140, 28-180, 28-235) (PA-24 SERIES LESS 24-180, 24-280, 24-400)

    K S Avionics, Inc

  • 02/09/1970

    STC SA2105WE

    Installation of Model EGT-3 exhaust gas temperature monitor(with rising temperature alarm). (DC-6B (NAVY R6D-1Z) 680)

    K S Avionics, Inc

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for BEECH 23

6 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

  • EAG9535033#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/423CF08857E7A2CC8625809E005EFA6C.0001##

    Placard

    Eagle Aviation Graphic replaces 9535033

    PMA holder →
  • AV5033#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/67492AFF4D74EE968625809E005EFA13.0001##

    Placard

    Eagle Aviation Graphic replaces 9535033

    PMA holder →
  • VR-300-14#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5AE4546894A7BC2986257B6300694576.0001##

    Voltage Regulator, 14V

    Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Beech 35-380142-7

    PMA holder →
  • VR-300-35#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A4FC22AB97718E2C86257B6300694577.0001##

    Voltage Regulator, 14V

    Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Beech 35-380142-7

    PMA holder →
  • VR-300-35#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B872B40B493956D6862577FB00554FAD.0001##

    Voltage Regulator, 14V

    Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Beech 35-380142-7

    PMA holder →
  • VR-300-14#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A5A467DC27F317C7862577FB00554F77.0001##

    Voltage Regulator, 14V

    Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Beech 35-380142-7

    PMA holder →

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 147 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

147 of 147
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N1963F WI 1963 Look up ↗
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Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →