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The Beechcraft 99 (ICAO type BE99) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 4,900 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,000 nm, a cruise speed of 249 knots, a service ceiling of 26,000 ft and seating for up to 17 across its variants.

Beechcraft 99

Beechcraft 99
BE99
Photo via Wikimedia Commons: Beech C99 Airliner, Air Scheffervilla JP9940.jpg
Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
4,900 kg
Range
1,000 nm
Seats
17
99
Beechcraft · 99
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
105
Active
105
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

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Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
99
99
—4,900 kg1,000 nm249 kt17
99A
99A
—4,900 kg1,000 nm249 kt17
99A (FACH)
99A (FACH)
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A99
A99
—4,900 kg1,000 nm249 kt17
A99A
A99A
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B99
B99
—4,900 kg1,000 nm249 kt17
C99
C99
—4,900 kg1,000 nm249 kt17
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A14CE · Rev 39 · issued 2014-07-28

Category
Normal
MTOW
5,130 kg
MZFW
5,130 kg
Seats
2 crew · 15 passengers
Fuel
974 L
Ceiling
25,000 ft
Approved fuelJP-4JP-5JP-8JET AJET A-1JET B
Engine

2 United Aircraft of Canada, Ltd. or Pratt and Whitney PT6A-36 (Turboprop)

Certification basis

Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations dated Feb 1, 1965, as amended by 23-1, 23-2, and 23-3 and Par. 23.954 or Am. 23-7 and Par. 23.959 of Am. 23-7 and Par. 23.1385(c), 23.13…

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Beechcraft 99 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Beechcraft 99 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

45 yearsmedian age

Of the 91 registered Beechcraft 99 with a known build year (87% of the 105 we track), the median age is 45 years.

Registration activity

1changed registration in 12 months

1 of the 105 registered Beechcraft 99 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (1% of the fleet), across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
25
Tracked flights
117
Tracked flight hours
782
Share of fleet flying
24%

25 Beechcraft 99 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (24% of the registered fleet), across 117 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Beechcraft 99 manuals & documents

19 documents for the Beechcraft 99 — Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Parts Catalog · Weight & Balance · Wiring Diagrams · Other Documents · Model Guide · Service Bulletins · Emergency Procedures · Supplemental Type Certificate · Service Manual · Type Certificate. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
FLIGHT CONTROLS - FLIGHT CONTROL (GUST) LOCK INSPECTION / REPLACEMENT · 2016

This Service Bulletin, SB 27-3459, Rev. 1, issued by Beechcraft Corporation, addresses mandatory inspections and modifications related to flight control (gust) locks on various Beech aircraft, including the Beechcraft 99 Airliner. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of using approved flight control locks to prevent accidents caused by unauthorized or improperly installed gust locks. It outlines the compliance requirements for both civil and military aircraft and provides detailed instructions for inspecting and replacing gust locks. The bulletin also includes information on affected aircraft serial numbers and the necessary parts for compliance. This document is crucial for owners and operators to ensure safety and adherence to FAA regulations.

  • Mandatory inspection and replacement of flight control (gust) locks for Beechcraft 99 Airliner, serials U-1 through U-239.
  • Compliance required by the next Annual/Phase 1 Inspection after receipt of the bulletin.
  • Unauthorized gust locks have caused numerous accidents; only approved locks should be used.
  • Inspection of existing gust locks must confirm correct part numbers; replacements must be ordered if necessary.
  • The bulletin includes specific part numbers for gust locks applicable to various Beech models.

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99 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Beechcraft 99?

The Beechcraft 99 has a maximum range of 1,000 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Beechcraft 99 carry?

The Beechcraft 99 seats up to 17 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Beechcraft 99?

The Beechcraft 99's maximum take-off weight is 4,900 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Beechcraft 99?

The Beechcraft 99's ICAO type designator is BE99.

How many Beechcraft 99 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 105 registered Beechcraft 99 airframes worldwide.