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A23A — Beechcraft A23A

Beechcraft A23A
BE23
Photo via Wikipedia: Beechcraft L-23 Seminole
Year
Owner
Beechcraft
Last seen
MTOW
1,000 kg
Range
810 nm
Seats
4
A23Ahover
Beechcraft · A23A
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
76
Active
69
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 A23Amarket & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Beechcraft A23A fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

60 yearsmedian age

Of the 61 registered Beechcraft A23A with a known build year (80% of the 76 we track), the median age is 60 years.

Registration activity

2changed registration in 12 months

2 of the 76 registered Beechcraft A23A we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 2 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Beechcraft A23A manuals & documents

6 documents for the Beechcraft A23 family Weight And Balance · Airworthiness Directives · Service Bulletins · Wiring Diagram · Training Manual · Service Bulletins. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

No documents are catalogued for the A23A specifically; these are the Beechcraft A23 family documents.

Overview
FEDERAL AIR REGULATION CERTIFICATION · 1983

This document is a training manual prepared for students at the USAF Test Pilot School, focusing on Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) certification processes. It covers the history, characteristics, and philosophy behind aircraft certification, particularly for general aviation aircraft. The manual emphasizes the importance of compliance with FAR requirements, the role of test pilots, and the implications of certification on aircraft safety and performance. It serves as a resource for understanding the regulatory landscape that governs aircraft certification and the responsibilities of manufacturers and pilots alike.

  • The FAA certification process ensures aircraft meet minimum safety standards as outlined in FAR regulations.
  • Stall speed for single-engine aircraft must not exceed 61 knots under specific conditions.
  • The history of FAA certification dates back to the 1920s, evolving through various regulatory changes.
  • Test pilots play a crucial role in evaluating aircraft performance and safety during the certification process.
  • Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their aircraft meet FAA regulations throughout the aircraft's operational life.

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