Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
BEECH 50
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · LYCOMING GO-435C&D SER
Registered
2
Year Range
1955–1955
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
46
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered BEECH 50 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 50.0% 1
- NV 50.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1950s 50.0% 1
- Unknown 50.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving BEECH 50 aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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Jul 5, 1975
N705DKANSAS CITY, Missouri
NTSB Docket →
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning BEECH 50
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.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2024 · Journal article (JAAER)
Addressing the Target Outcomes, Functional Objectives and Functional Skills of Aspiring Aviators in Individualized Education Plans and Section 504 Plans
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has very specific requirements for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that center around the executive function abilities of ind…
- NASA NTRS 2019 · Conference Paper
Aircraft icing problems - After 50 years
With the possible exception of tailplane-ice hazards, understanding of aircraft icing processes and their performance penalties and hazards has not changed fundamentally in 40-50 years.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2015 · Conference paper
International Air Transport Association Vision 2050 Report Assessment
The International Air Transport Associations report Vision 2050 report addresses how the aviation industry members participating in the Vision 2050 will work towards meeting combined established goals…
- NASA NTRS 2013 · Conference Paper
Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) training in the 1550th combat crew training wing
The training program the 1550th Combat Crew Training Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, implemented in September 1985 is discussed.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 1994 · Journal article (JAAER)
Postsecondary Aviation Programs in the United States: 1950 and 1985
This study examined aviation programs in accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States for the years 1950 and 1985.
- NASA NTRS 2019 · Video
Langley's 50th Year
This video gives an historical overview of Langley Research Center's major achievements in aeronautics and astronautics research between the years 1917-1967.
Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to BEECH 50
46 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 21 more in the Federal Register.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Apr 12, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Textron Aviation Inc. Models A36TC and B36TC airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a fatal accident where the exhaust tailpipe fell off during takeoff. This proposed AD would add a life limit to the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling (clamp) that attac…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Aug 20, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Meggitt (Troy), Inc. Combustion Heaters
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 81-09-09, which applies to certain Meggitt (Troy), Inc. (previously known as Stewart Warner South Wind Corporation and as Stewart Warner South Wind Division) Model Series 8240 (Models 8240-A, 8240-C, 8240E, and 8248), 8253 (Models 8253-A, 8253-B, and 8253-C), 8259 (…
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Oct 25, 2012
Airworthiness Directives; Intertechnique Aircraft Systems
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Intertechnique Aircraft Systems oxygen mask regulators. This proposed 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 proposed AD would requ…
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Feb 22, 2012
Airworthiness Directives; Various Transport Category Airplanes
We are revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for transport category airplanes that have one or more lavatories equipped with paper or linen waste receptacles. That AD currently requires installation of placards prohibiting smoking in the lavatory and disposal of cigarettes in the lavatory waste receptacles…
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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…
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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…
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Oct 6, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; Transport Category Airplanes
The FAA proposes to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to transport category airplanes that have one or more lavatories equipped with paper or linen waste receptacles. The existing AD currently requires installation of placards prohibiting smoking in the lavatory and disposal of cigarettes in…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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May 20, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Steel Hub Turbine Propellers
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. steel hub turbine propellers, with any counterweight slug attachment bolts, part number (P/N) B-3386-14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, installed. This AD requires identifying and removing all counterweight slug attachment bolts, P/N B-338…
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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…
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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…
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May 19, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies
The FAA proposes to adopt 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 proposed AD wo…
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Apr 11, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Engines with Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) Cylinder Assemblies Installed
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain TCM IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 reciprocating engines with certain SAP cylinder assemblies installed. This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive inspections and compression tests to detect cracks in those cylinders with more than 750…
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Jan 2, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines
The FAA proposes to supersede 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 proposed AD would require the same actions b…
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May 29, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon (Beech) Model 400, 400A, and 400T Series Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Raytheon (Beech) Model 400, 400A, and 400T series airplanes. This proposed AD would require modifying the attachment fasteners on the engine cowling panels. This proposed AD results from several reports of loose attachment fasteners found on the…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for BEECH 50
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- 5A4 Historical Rev 65 · 11/27/2017
Textron Aviation Inc.
Models: J50, D50E-5990, D50B, D50 + 10 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for BEECH 50
14 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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09/14/2011
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 3)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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02/01/2009
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 3)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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02/22/2007
STC SA1512WE (1 OF 2)
Installation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems Model EGT-1.
K S Avionics Inc
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02/22/2007
STC SA1512WE (1 OF 2)
Installation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems Model EGT-1.
K S Avionics Inc
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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
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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.
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03/10/1999
STC SA00680SE (1 OF 6
Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.
Electronics International
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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
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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
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04/07/1994
STC SA7965SW
Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.
Air Tech Coatings
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08/19/1980
STC SA4-1210
Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces.
Ceconite, Inc
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08/28/1974
STC SA1675WE
Installation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems EGT-2.
K S Avionics, Inc
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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
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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 50
1 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.
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K-1001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0141FE0CDCD2AE21862573E800758317.0001##
Slick START Installation Kit
Unison Industries (formerly Slick Aircraft Products) replaces Modification part
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for BEECH 50
Advisory Circulars
ACs whose subject explicitly mentions BEECH or 50.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 2 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.
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →