Fixed Wing Multi Engine · CONT MOTOR IO-470-L · as of Sep 21, 2026
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Distribution · currently registered
By state (top 10)
- AL 20.0% 1
- FL 20.0% 1
- CA 20.0% 1
- MA 20.0% 1
- CO 20.0% 1
By decade of manufacture
- 1960s 60.0% 3
- Unknown 40.0% 2
NTSB records
No NTSB-recorded events match BEECH T42 in the indexed corpus.
Airworthiness directives
1 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
- 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…
Advisory circulars & Federal Register
ACs mentioning BEECH or T42
Recent Federal Register · Parts 91 & 43
- 2026-09-14 Use of Certain Restricted Category Aircraft for the Transport of Firefighters for Wildfire Suppression FR ↗
- 2026-07-31 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
- 2026-07-02 Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight FR ↗
- 2026-07-01 Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements FR ↗
- 2026-06-30 Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; Extension of Comment Period FR ↗
Registered N-numbers · 5
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N242BT | AL | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N261S | FL | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N48DJ | CA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5069J | MA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7073X | CO | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry
Sources
- FAA Aircraft Registry ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available
- NTSB CAROL ↗ Refreshed Jun 10, 2026 Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available