Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
BEECH A23
Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR IO-346 SERIES
Registered
84
Year Range
1964–1966
NTSB Events
47
Airworthiness Directives
10
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered BEECH A23 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- FL 13.1% 11
- TX 10.7% 9
- MI 7.1% 6
- NC 4.8% 4
- TN 4.8% 4
- MO 3.6% 3
- GA 3.6% 3
- PA 3.6% 3
- OK 3.6% 3
- IL 3.6% 3
+25 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1960s 76.2% 64
- Unknown 23.8% 20
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving BEECH A23 aircraft
47 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 22 more available on NTSB CAROL.
-
Jun 1, 2021
N8780MPinnacle, North Carolina Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 5, 2020
N8868MSedona, Arizona
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 7, 2018
N8775MSedalia, Missouri
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 6, 2000
N8895MLINCOLN PARK, New Jersey
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 20, 1996
N8879MTARBORO, North Carolina
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 28, 1994
N1462LFELTON, Delaware
NTSB Docket → -
May 18, 1991
N3549RDOTHAN, Alabama
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 25, 1981
N1470LSUPERIOR, Wisconsin
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 29, 1981
N3554RWOOSTER, Ohio
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 18, 1980
N1466LMORTON, Washington
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 6, 1975
N1477LWHITE PLAINS, New York
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 9, 1973
N3524ROWENSBORO, Kentucky
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 9, 1972
N1473LROANOKE, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
May 1, 1971
N3579RWHARTON, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 17, 1969
N1423LNEENAH, Wisconsin
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 8, 1969
N8792MDALLAS, Texas Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 23, 1968
N1406LCHICAGO, Illinois
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 7, 1968
N1450LSAN L OBISPO, California
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 29, 1968
N8884MMAHOPAC, New York
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 21, 1968
N8859MROBBINSVILLE, New Jersey
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 8, 1968
N3507RVASHON IS., Washington
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 30, 1968
N1426LSTRATFORD, Connecticut
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 24, 1968
N1431LLAKE GEORGE, Michigan
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 23, 1967
N3515RPRYOR, Oklahoma
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 8, 1967
N1423LWOODBURN, Indiana
NTSB Docket →
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning BEECH A23
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.
- arXiv 2023 · arXiv preprint
Large-eddy simulations of the NACA23012 airfoil with laser-scanned ice shapes
In this study, five ice shapes generated at NASA Glenn's Icing Research Tunnel (IRT) are simulated at multiple angles of attack (Broeren et al., J. of Aircraft, 2018).
- arXiv 2025 · arXiv preprint
Transonic buffet and incompressible low-frequency oscillations at high Reynolds numbers
Coherent, self-sustained oscillations of the flow over aircraft wings can lead to unsteady loads that detrimentally affect aircraft safety and stability, thus limiting the flight envelope.
Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to BEECH A23
10 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 10.
-
Apr 17, 2024
Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes
The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that applied to various airplanes modified with a certain configuration of the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA01866WI. This action revises the NPRM by removing airplane models from and adding airplane mo…
-
Apr 2, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W
The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and…
-
Feb 23, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cast Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cast cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and S…
-
Jun 7, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual suppl…
-
Mar 4, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposed AD would require you to replace the air…
-
Nov 30, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…
-
Jul 7, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…
-
Mar 5, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 33, 35, 36/A36, A36TC/B36TC, 45, 50, 55, 56, 58, 58P, 58TC, 60, 65, 70, 76, 77, 80, 88, and 95 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 33, 35, 36/A36, A36TC/B36TC, 45, 50, 55, 56, 58, 58P, 58TC, 60, 65, 70, 76, 77, 80, 88, and 95 series airplanes. This AD requires installing a placard on the fuel tank selector to w…
-
Nov 17, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Parker Hannifan Airborne Dry Air Pumps, Conversion Kits, and Coupling Kits
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-23-01, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of aircraft and engines equipped with certain Parker Hannifin Airborne dry air pumps, conversion kits, and coupling kits, utilizing part number (…
-
Oct 9, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 33, 35, 36/A36, A36TC/B36TC, 45, 50, 55, 56, 58, 58P, 58TC, 60, 65, 70, 76, 77, 80, 88, and 95 Series Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 33, 35, 36/A36, A36TC/B36TC, 45, 50, 55, 56, 58, 58P, 58TC, 60, 65, 70, 76, 77, 80, 88, and 95 series airplanes. The proposed AD would require installing a placard on…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for BEECH A23
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A1CE Historical Rev 38 · 11/27/2017
Textron Aviation Inc.
Models: 19A, C23, A23-24, B19 + 10 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for BEECH A23
6 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
-
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
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for BEECH A23
29 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.
-
J-10778-4#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D6E199D0B5103DFE862578C5006C629E.0001##
Engine Mount Kit
Lord Corporation replaces J-10778-4
PMA holder → -
J-10778-4#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2D208FBB7642B33F862578C5006C6144.0001##
Engine Mount Kit
Lord Corporation replaces J-10778-4
PMA holder → -
K169-534026-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6A63343B6D64B808862578330065BBF7.0001##
Escutcheon LH
Plane Plastics Ltd replaces 169-534026-1
PMA holder → -
K169-534026-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1F9205799204D7E9862578330065BBCD.0001##
Escutcheon RH
Plane Plastics Ltd replaces 169-534026-2
PMA holder → -
AGB-20077#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133676571320231018194020.0001##
Piston, Relief Valve
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley P/N:B-20077
PMA holder → -
AGB-20889#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189198666520231018194021.0001##
Flyweight Assembly
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley P/N:B-20889
PMA holder → -
AGA-20081-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID183301908820220725141641.0001##
Shim, Pressure Relief
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley A-20081-1
PMA holder → -
AGA-1636-44#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID110513604020220725141635.0001##
Ring, Retaining
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley A-1636-44
PMA holder → -
AGB-20040#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID157744340920220725141656.0001##
Spring, Return, Lever
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley B-20040
PMA holder → -
AGA-20078#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID154675191620220725141641.0001##
Washer, Seal, Relief Valve
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley A-20078
PMA holder → -
AGB-20888#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID176115813520220725141709.0001##
Pin, Flyweight
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley B-20846B-20888
PMA holder → -
AGA-20022#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID193718002520220725141637.0001##
Gasket, Cover
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley A-20022
PMA holder → -
AGB-20847#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID110949997920220725141707.0001##
Ring, Pin Retainer
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley B-20847
PMA holder → -
AGA-20081-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID114273423720220725141642.0001##
Shim, Pressure Relief
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley A-20081-2
PMA holder → -
AGA-20081-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137802311220220725141643.0001##
Shim, Pressure Relief
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley A-20081-3
PMA holder → -
AGA-1636-45#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID143050479520220725141637.0001##
Ring, Retaining
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley:A-1636-45
PMA holder → -
AGD-20887#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID186319510920220725141714.0001##
Gear, Drive
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley D-20591D-20887
PMA holder → -
AGB-20910#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189095205320220725141710.0001##
Spool, Pilot Valve, Finished
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauleyB-20066A-20266B-20910
PMA holder → -
AGA-1633-36#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133600559220220725141623.0001##
O-ring, Body to Base
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley A-1633-36
PMA holder → -
AGB-20251#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID144259249620220725141700.0001##
Cylinder, Relief Valve
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley B-20251
PMA holder → -
AGA-1633-42#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID162672097020220725141626.0001##
O-ring, Cover
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley A-1633-42
PMA holder → -
AGA-20572#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID138184558820220725141653.0001##
Stop, Piston
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley:A-20572
PMA holder → -
AGB-20923#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID185125488020220725141711.0001##
Nut, Detail
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley A-1639-28B-20923
PMA holder → -
AGA-20064#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID170740579620220725141639.0001##
Flyweight
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley A-20064
PMA holder → -
AGB-20255#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137621750520220725141702.0001##
Plug, Relief, Valve
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley:B-20255
PMA holder → -
AGA-20218#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID135430756720220725141649.0001##
Piston, Relief, Valve
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley A-20218
PMA holder → -
AGA-1633-41#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID109797520220220725141625.0001##
O-ring, Relief Valve, Cylinder
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley A-1633-41
PMA holder → -
AGB-20923-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID147801163320220725141712.0001##
O-ring, Pressure Relief
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley:B-20923-2
PMA holder → -
AGA-20610#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID163904592520220725141654.0001##
Bearing Ass’y, Thrust
Aero Accessories Inc replaces McCauley A-20610
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for BEECH A23
Advisory Circulars
ACs whose subject explicitly mentions BEECH or A23.
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 84 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.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1402L | FL | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1406L | FL | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1409L | TX | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1414L | MI | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1417L | VA | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1423L | WI | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1426L | TX | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1431L | AR | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1432L | KS | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1434L | KS | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1436L | ID | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1441L | MO | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1444L | IN | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1450L | MO | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1462L | TX | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1463L | NC | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1465L | NM | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1466L | OR | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1468L | GA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1470L | TX | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1471L | VA | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1473L | AL | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1475L | KY | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1477L | AZ | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1478L | PA | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1481L | FL | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1487L | AK | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1498L | GA | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1499L | TN | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2063X | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3502R | MI | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3507R | OR | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N3514R | MO | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3515R | OK | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N3518R | TX | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3519R | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3522R | NH | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3524R | CO | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N3526R | OK | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3527R | NY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3530R | FL | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N3531R | WV | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3539R | MI | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3544R | WA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3549R | NE | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N3554R | NE | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N3568R | IA | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3569R | MI | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N3570P | FL | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3571R | CA | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3577R | CA | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3579R | IL | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N3581R | MN | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3582R | IL | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N3583R | PA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3593R | TX | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3595R | TX | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7340T | IA | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8763M | PA | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8773M | OK | 1964 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8775M | DE | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8780M | NC | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8782M | MN | 1964 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8792M | FL | 1964 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8796M | MS | 1964 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8859M | CT | 1964 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8862M | FL | 1964 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8863M | FL | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8864M | TN | 1964 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8866M | MI | 1964 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8868M | CO | 1964 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8875M | NC | 1964 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8876M | MI | 1964 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8879M | NC | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8880M | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8884M | TX | 1964 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8885M | GA | 1964 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8887M | TN | 1964 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8889M | AL | 1964 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8890M | TN | 1964 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8892M | SC | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8894M | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8895M | NY | 1964 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8897M | IL | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
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
- 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 →