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Beechcraft 23
BE23
Photo via Wikipedia: Beechcraft L-23 Seminole
Year
Owner
Beechcraft
Last seen
MTOW
1,000 kg
Range
810 nm
Seats
4
23hover
Beechcraft · 23
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
186
Active
158
Origin
US
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
BE23
BE23
1,000 kg810 nm115 kt4
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Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A1CE · 36 · issued 2013-09-23

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A1CE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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Beechcraft 23market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Beechcraft 23 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

63 yearsmedian age

Of the 139 registered Beechcraft 23 with a known build year (75% of the 186 we track), the median age is 63 years.

Registration activity

6changed registration in 12 months

6 of the 186 registered Beechcraft 23 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 6 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
6
Tracked flights
37
Tracked flight hours
71
Share of fleet flying
3%

6 Beechcraft 23 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (3% of the registered fleet), across 37 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

Beechcraft 23 manuals & documents

5 documents for the Beechcraft 23 Musketeer Training Manual · Service Bulletins · Checklist · Parts Catalog · Specifications. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

No documents are catalogued for the 23 specifically; these are the Beechcraft 23 Musketeer documents.

Overview
Beechcraft 23 Musketeer Checklist

This document serves as a checklist for the Beechcraft 23 Musketeer, providing pilots with a structured guide to ensure all necessary pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures are followed. It is designed for both new and experienced pilots to enhance safety and operational efficiency. The checklist includes critical steps that must be completed before takeoff, during flight, and after landing, ensuring that the aircraft is in optimal condition for safe operation. The document emphasizes the importance of thorough checks and adherence to procedures to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with aviation regulations.

  • Conduct a thorough preflight inspection including fuel and oil checks.
  • Follow specific engine start procedures to ensure safety.
  • Complete all before takeoff checks including instrument functionality.
  • Monitor engine performance and fuel consumption during flight.
  • Secure the aircraft and complete post-flight inspections and logs.

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