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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

BEECH D55

Fixed Wing Multi Engine · CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES

Registered

122

Year Range

1967–1969

NTSB Events

20

Airworthiness Directives

18

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered BEECH D55 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • TX 11.8% 14
  • FL 10.1% 12
  • CA 7.6% 9
  • DE 5.9% 7
  • TN 5.0% 6
  • AR 5.0% 6
  • CO 4.2% 5
  • IN 4.2% 5
  • NC 3.4% 4
  • AL 3.4% 4

+24 more states

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1960s 88.5% 108
  • Unknown 11.5% 14

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving BEECH D55 aircraft

20 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 20.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to BEECH D55

18 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 18.

  • 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 2, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificates No. 3A15, No. 3A16, No. A23CE, and No. A30CE Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company) F33 Series and Models G33, V35B, A36, A36TC, B36TC, 95-B55, D55, E55, A56TC, 58, 58P, 58TC, G58, and 77 Airplanes

    The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hawker Beechcraft Corporation F33 series and Models G33, V35B, A36, A36TC, B36TC, 95-B55, D55, E55, A56TC, 58, 58P, 58TC, G58, and 77 airplanes. This AD requires you to replace certain circuit breaker toggle switches with improved design circuit breaker tog…

  • Apr 20, 2007

    Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (The Beech Aircraft Company and BEECH previously held Type Certificate Nos. 3A15, 3A16, 5A3, and A-777) Models 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-C33, E33, F33, G33, 35-C33A, E33A, F33A, E33C, F33C, 35, A35, B35, C35, D35, E35, F35, G35, H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, V35B, 36, A36, A45 (T-34A, B45), D45 (T-34B), 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B (T-42A), 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 56TC, A56TC, 58, 95, B95, B95A, D95A, and E95 Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) that supersedes AD 72-22-01, which applies to certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (RAC) (The Beech Aircraft Company and BEECH previously held Type Certificate Nos. 3A15, 3A16, 5A3, and A-777) Models 33, 35, 36, 45, and 95 series airplanes. AD 72-22-01 currently requires…

  • Dec 11, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (The Beech Aircraft Company and BEECH Previously Held Type Certificate Nos. 3A15, 3A16, 5A3, and A-777) Models 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-C33, E33, F33, G33, 35-C33A, E33A, F33A, E33C, F33C, 35, A35, B35, C35, D35, E35, F35, G35, H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, V35B, 36, A36, A45 (T-34A, B45), D45 (T-34B), 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B (T-42A), 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 56TC, A56TC, 58, 95, B95, B95A, D95A, and E95 Airplanes

    We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 72-22-01, which applies to certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (RAC) (The Beech Aircraft Company and BEECH previously held Type Certificate Nos. 3A15, 3A16, 5A3, and A-777) Models 33, 35, 36, 45, and 95 series airplanes. AD 72-22-01 currently requires you to determine…

  • Sep 9, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems "FASTprop" propeller de- icers, part numbers P4E1188 series, P4E1601 series, P4E2200 series, P4E2271-10, P4E2575-7, P4E2575-10, P4E2598-10, P5855BSW, P6199SW, P6592SW, P6662SW, and P6975-11, installed. This AD requires i…

  • Apr 6, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems "FASTprop" propeller de- icers, part numbers P4E1188 series, P4E1601 series, P4E2200 series, P4E2271-10, P4E2575-7, P4E2575-10, P4E2598-10, P5855BSW, P6199SW, P6592SW, P6662SW, and P6975-11, installed. This propose…

  • May 23, 2001

    Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell KC 225 Automatic Flight Control Systems

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Honeywell KC 225 automatic flight control systems (AFCS) that are installed on airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the KC 225 AFCS to determine the computer modifications (Mods) that are incorporated, deactivate any units with only…

  • Sep 7, 2000

    Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Models A65, A65-8200, 65-B80, 70, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, E55, 56TC, A56TC, 58, 58P, 58TC, and 95-B55B (T42A) Airplanes

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) Models A65, A65-8200, 65-B80, 70, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, E55, 56TC, A56TC, 58, 58P, 58TC, 95-B55B (T42A) airplanes. This AD requires replacement of certain elevator skin assemblies that Raytheon…

  • Oct 29, 1999

    Airworthiness Directives; Bob Fields Aerocessories Inflatable Door Seals

    This document proposes to revise Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-21-21, which currently requires de-activating the electric door seal inflation system for all aircraft equipped with Bob Fields Aerocessories inflatable door seals. Since issuance of that AD, the manufacturer has developed a modification that would allow…

  • 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…

  • Oct 15, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Bob Fields Aerocessories Inflatable Door Seals

    This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-21-21, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Bob Fields Aerocessories inflatable door seals installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificat…

  • 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…

  • Dec 19, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360, TSIO-360, LTSIO-360, IO-520, LIO-520, TSIO-520, LTSIO-520 Series, and Rolls-Royce plc IO-360 and TSIO-360 Series Reciprocating Engines

    This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520 and TSIO-520 series reciprocating engines, that currently requires ultrasonic inspection for subsurface fatigue cracks in crankshafts installed in TCM IO-520 and TSIO-520 series engines an…

  • Aug 21, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; RAPCO, Inc. Filter, Part Numbers RA- 1J4-4, RA-1J4-6, and RA-1J4-7 From Lot Numbers 05597, 07797, and 12597

    This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-16-10, which was sent previously to owners of airplanes known to have RAPCO, Inc. (RAPCO) in- line pressure filters installed. This AD requires removing RAPCO filters with part numbers (P/N) RA-1J4-4, RA-1J4-6, and RA…

  • Jul 21, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (Formerly Known as Beech Aircraft Corporation) Models E33, F33, G33, E33A, F33A, E33C, F33C, C35, D35, E35, F35, G35, H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, V35B, V35TC, V35ATC, V35BTC, 36, A36, A36TC, B36TC, 50, B50, C50, 95-55, 95A55, 95B55, 95C55, D55, E55, 56TC, A56TC, 58, 58TC, 95, B95, B95A, D95A, and E95 Airplanes

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly known as Beech Aircraft Corporation) Models E33, F33, G33, E33A, F33A, E33C, F33C, C35, D35, E35, F35, G35, H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, V35B, V35TC, V35ATC, V35BTC, 36, A36, A36TC, B36TC, 50,…

  • Apr 12, 1996

    Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Accessory Division, The Cessna Aircraft Company, Model C35, C72, C74, C75, C80, C86, C87, C92, and C93 Series Propellers

    This amendment revises an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to McCauley Accessory Division, The Cessna Aircraft Company, Model C35, C72, C74, C75, C80, C86, C87, C92, and C93 series propellers, that currently requires initial and repetitive visual and dye penetrant inspections of the propeller hub for…

  • Dec 1, 1995

    Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Accessory Division, The Cessna Aircraft Company, Model C35, C72, C74, C75, C80, C86, C87, C92, and C93 Series Propellers

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to McCauley Accessory Division, The Cessna Aircraft Company, Model C35, C72, C74, C75, C80, C86, C87, C92, and C93 series propellers. This action requires initial and repetitive visual and dye penetrant inspections of the propeller hub for cra…

  • Aug 24, 1995

    Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360, TSIO-360, LTSIO-360, IO-520, and TSIO-520 Series Reciprocating Engines

    This notice revises a proposal to issue an airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-360, TSIO-360, LTSIO-360, IO-520, and TSIO-520 series engines. Airworthiness directive 87-23-08 currently requires ultrasonic inspections for sub-surface fatigue cracks in crankshafts ins…

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for BEECH D55

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

  • 3A16 Historical Rev 91 · 12/21/2015

    Beechcraft Corporation

    Models: 95, 95-B55, 95-C55A, D55 + 17 more

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for BEECH D55

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

  • 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 D55

7 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.

  • ALT-4522#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8B33FE9B245EF0A386257B630069453B.0001##

    Alternator

    Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Electrosystems 40187

    PMA holder →
  • ALT-9522#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/10893F468459004786257B630069450F.0001##

    Alternator Assembly

    Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Electrosystems ALT-9422

    PMA holder →
  • ALT-4522#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1C4A8C1AE1331D0D862577FB00554612.0001##

    Alternator

    Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Electrosystems 40187

    PMA holder →
  • ALT-9522#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8BC4AB164CFBC522862577FB0055406E.0001##

    Alternator Assembly

    Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Electrosystems ALT-9422

    PMA holder →
  • ALT-9422#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9D174DE9833203FE86257B63006944E5.0001##

    Alternator

    Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Electrosystems ALT-9422

    PMA holder →
  • ALT-9422#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/06478B1A54F511F6862577FB005539BC.0001##

    Alternator

    Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Electrosystems ALT-9422

    PMA holder →
  • 213555#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2F7A8CAA55E65805862573CA00593EA6.0001##

    Synchronizer Kits

    Woodward Inc replaces -

    PMA holder →

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 122 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.

122 of 122
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N100FM FL 1969 · Look up ↗
N100NK VA 1969 · Look up ↗
N10AK MO 1969 · Look up ↗
N11FF NV · Look up ↗
N12BU SC 1968 · Look up ↗
N13MK ID 1968 · Look up ↗
N155L TX 1968 Look up ↗
N155LC WY 1968 · Look up ↗
N18MD OR 1967 · Look up ↗
N1968D MT 1968 Look up ↗
N200SP CO 1967 · Look up ↗
N211EB NV 1968 · Look up ↗
N212GW TX · Look up ↗
N222AS IN 1968 Look up ↗
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N241NP FL 1968 · Look up ↗
N25JK FL 1968 · Look up ↗
N27VM FL 1969 · Look up ↗
N281S TX 1968 · Look up ↗
N300MS CA 1969 · Look up ↗
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N311DC 1967 · Look up ↗
N321N CO 1968 Look up ↗
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N361SC UT 1969 · Look up ↗
N373LM AR 1969 · Look up ↗
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N381S AR 1968 · Look up ↗
N384Q FL 1968 · Look up ↗
N394MC 1969 · Look up ↗
N415RW TN 1968 · Look up ↗
N433K NC 1968 · Look up ↗
N434RS WI 1968 · Look up ↗
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N44MP TN 1969 · Look up ↗
N44NK PA 1968 · Look up ↗
N455FP RI · Look up ↗
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N4701K NM 1969 · Look up ↗
N497A MD 1968 · Look up ↗
N49GC FL 1968 · Look up ↗
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N524Q PA 1967 · Look up ↗
N535Q LA 1968 Look up ↗
N552WT GA 1967 · Look up ↗
N554LR DE 1969 · Look up ↗
N555SP TX 1969 · Look up ↗
N55DB NV 1969 · Look up ↗
N562U NM 1968 · Look up ↗
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N610EA CT 1969 · Look up ↗
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N6500 DE 1967 · Look up ↗
N678F LA 1969 · Look up ↗
N67KW TX 1967 · Look up ↗
N690FS AL 1969 · Look up ↗
N69MR WI 1969 · Look up ↗
N7017N CA 1967 · Look up ↗
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N7109N AZ 1967 Look up ↗
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N7176N CA 1968 · Look up ↗
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N791Q WY 1969 · Look up ↗
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05 /  Sources & Methodology

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