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The Beechcraft 3 (ICAO type BE18) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 3,900 kg. It offers a maximum range of 590 nm, a cruise speed of 183 knots, a service ceiling of 21,000 ft and seating for up to 6 across its variants.

Beechcraft 3

Beechcraft 3
BE18
Photo: Crisco 1492 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Year
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Owner
—
Last seen
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MTOW
3,900 kg
Range
590 nm
Seats
6
3
Beechcraft · 3
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
35
Active
34
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
3N
3N
—3,900 kg590 nm183 kt6
3NM
3NM
—3,900 kg590 nm183 kt6
3TM
3TM
—3,900 kg590 nm183 kt6
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A-765 · Rev 76 · issued 2013-09-23

Category
Normal
MTOW
3,971 kg
Seats
2 crew · 8 passengers
Fuel
1,070 L
Approved fuel80/87 minimum grade aviation gasoline
Engine

2 P&W Military R-985-AN-14B with one 4-1/2N and one 9N damper each

Certification basis

Part 03 of the Civil Air Regulations effective November 13, 1945, and Part 3 effective November 1, 1949, as amended by 3-14 (paragraph 3.242) (Normal Category)

Read the TCDS (PDF) →
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 3 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Beechcraft 3 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

74 yearsmedian age

Of the 30 registered Beechcraft 3 with a known build year (86% of the 35 we track), the median age is 74 years.

3 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Beechcraft 3?

The Beechcraft 3 has a maximum range of 590 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Beechcraft 3 carry?

The Beechcraft 3 seats up to 6 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Beechcraft 3?

The Beechcraft 3's maximum take-off weight is 3,900 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Beechcraft 3?

The Beechcraft 3's ICAO type designator is BE18.

How many Beechcraft 3 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 35 registered Beechcraft 3 airframes worldwide.