The Beechcraft 23 (ICAO type BE23) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,000 kg. It offers a maximum range of 810 nm, a cruise speed of 115 knots, a service ceiling of 13,500 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.

Beechcraft 23

BE23

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Last seen

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MTOW

1,000 kg

Range

810 nm

Seats

Beechcraft · 23

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 1,215
Active: 1,208
Origin: United States

Certifying authorities

FAA

Market

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Marketplace

12 for sale right now

Exterior view of a 1977 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner, N5115R.

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N5115R - 1977 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner

N5115R8,150 hr1977 · Harleton

Price on requestListed 1w ago

Originally listed on external source

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1969 Beechcraft A23-24

N7653R3,568 hrUS

$87,500Listed 2w ago

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Price on requestListed 3w ago

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
23 23	—	1,000 kg	810 nm	115 kt	4
A23 A23	—	1,000 kg	810 nm	115 kt	4
A23-19 A23-19	—	1,000 kg	810 nm	115 kt	4
A23-24 A23-24	—	1,000–1,200 kg	700–810 nm	115–137 kt	4–6
A23A A23A	—	1,000 kg	810 nm	115 kt	4
B23 B23	—	1,000 kg	810 nm	115 kt	4
C23 C23	—	1,000 kg	810 nm	115 kt	4

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A1CE · Rev 36 · issued 2013-09-23

Category: Normal
MTOW: 1,043 kg
Seats: 4 passengers
Fuel: 111 L

Approved fuel91/96

Engine

Lycoming O-320-D2B

Certification basis

Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations effective May 15, 1956, as amended by 3-1 through 3-5 and 3.705 of amendment 3-7, amendment 3- 8, and 23.959 amendment 23-7.

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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.

Beechcraft 23 market & fleet intelligence

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

Fleet age

57 yearsmedian age

60s

70s

80s

Of the 997 registered Beechcraft 23 with a known build year (82% of the 1,215 we track), the median age is 57 years.

Registration activity

38changed registration in 12 months

38 of the 1,215 registered Beechcraft 23 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 38 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 15
Tracked flights: 29
Tracked flight hours: 48
Share of fleet flying: 1%

15 Beechcraft 23 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 29 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

12Beechcraft 23 listed for sale

$20Kmedian $89K$2.0M

Asking prices from $20K to $2.0M, typically $69K–$115K — based on 38 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Beechcraft 23 manuals & documents

22 documents for the Beechcraft 23 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Weight & Balance · Wiring Diagrams · Model Guide · Airworthiness Directives · Performance Data. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

CHECKLIST FOR SUNDOWNER C23 VFR N6012J · 1979

This document serves as a checklist for the Beechcraft C23 Sundowner, specifically for the aircraft with registration N6012J, manufactured in 1979. It provides a comprehensive set of procedures for pilots to follow before engine start, during taxi, takeoff, and landing, as well as in-flight operations. The checklist is designed to ensure safety and efficiency during flight operations, covering critical steps from preflight checks to shutdown procedures. It includes specific performance data, fuel capacities, and operational speeds, making it a valuable reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike.

Gross Weight: 2450 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 58 gallons (56 usable)
Best Glide Speed: 78 KTS
Rotation Speed: 65 KTS
Vx: 69 KTS, Vy: 75 KTS, Va: 118 KTS

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Service Bulletins

Weight & Balance

Wiring Diagrams

Beech Musketeer Series Vortex Generator Technology
1 pages · 264 KB · via microaero.com
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Model Guide

Airworthiness Directives

Performance Data

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23 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Beechcraft 23?

The Beechcraft 23 has a maximum range of 810 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Beechcraft 23 carry?

The Beechcraft 23 seats up to 4 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Beechcraft 23?

The Beechcraft 23's maximum take-off weight is 1,000 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Beechcraft 23?

The Beechcraft 23's ICAO type designator is BE23.

How many Beechcraft 23 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 1,215 registered Beechcraft 23 airframes worldwide.

Registered 23 aircraft

Individual 23 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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