Skip to content
KnownTail
Aircraft record

N436FL2000 Beechcraft 400A

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198217 ADs may apply10 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 2028
Based in
Cleveland, OH
owner city / state
Engine
FJ44-3AP · 3,052 lb thrust
Williams
Owners
1
since 2021
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
17
confirm with A&P
Service reports
10
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
Flight Options LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
Cleveland, OH
Certificate issued
Jun 30, 2021
Expires
Jun 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 31, 2020

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Model
400A
Year
2000
Serial number
RK-279
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
10
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A539F0

Engine

Make and model
Williams Fj44-3ap
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
3,052 lb thrust

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2021 – nowFlight Options LLCCleveland, OH · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (17)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2014-21-06Flight ControlsNov 28, 2014Airframe (400A)Certain serial numbers: 400 RJ-1–RJ-65; 400A RK-1–RK-604; 400T TT-1–TT-180; 400T TX-1–TX-13; MU-300 A003SA–A093SA
2014-15-15StabilizersSep 5, 2014Airframe (400A)Certain serial numbers: MU-300 A003SA–A093SA; 400 RJ-1–RJ-65; 400A RK-1–RK-604; 400T TT-1–TT-180; 400T TX-1–TX-13
2013-03-07Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft…Mar 19, 2013Airframe (400A)Certain serial numbers: 400A RK-45; 400A RK-49–RK-353; 400A RK-354–RK-594
2011-03-12Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft…Mar 14, 2011Airframe (400A)Certain serial numbers: 400A RK-337–RK-484; 400A RK-486–RK-570; 400A RK-572; 400A RK-573; 400A RK-575–RK-577; 400T TX-13
2009-07-02Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model MU-300-10 Airplanes and Model 400 and 400A Series…Apr 30, 2009Airframe (400A)Certain serial numbers: 400 RJ-1–RJ-65; 400A RK-1–RK-93; MU-300-10 A1001SA–A1011SA; MU-300 A003SA–A091SA
Show all 17 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2006-21-02Raytheon (Beech) Model 400, 400A, and 400T Series Airplanes; and Raytheon (Mitsubishi)…Oct 25, 2006Airframe (400A)
2006-15-16Raytheon (Beech) Model 400 and 400A Series AirplanesSep 5, 2006Airframe (400A)Certain serial numbers: 400 RJ-1–RJ-65; 400A RK-1–RK-23. Only with: Kit P/N 128-3004-1 P or 128-3004-3 P (Lucas Aerospace/Goodrich DC Starter Generator) has been incorporated.
2004-03-35Raytheon Model Beech 400A and 400T Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (400A)Certain serial numbers: 400A RK-45; 400A RK-49–RK-322; 400T TT-1–TT-180; 400T TX-1–TX-12
2003-10-13Raytheon Model Beech 400A and 400T Series AirplanesJul 1, 2003Airframe (400A)Certain serial numbers: 400A RK-232–RK-265; 400T TX-10
2002-01-23Raytheon Model Beech 400, 400A, and 400T Series Airplanes; Model Beech MU-300-10…Feb 14, 2002Airframe (400A)Certain serial numbers: 400 RJ-1–RJ-65; 400A RK-1–on; 400T TT-1–TT-180; 400T-1 TX-1–TX-11; MU-300-10 A1001SA–A1011SA; MU-300 A003SA–A091SA
2001-24-11Raytheon Model Beech 400, 400A, and 400T Series Airplanes, Model Mitsubishi MU-300…Dec 11, 2001Airframe (400A)
2001-20-07Raytheon Model Beech 400A Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (400A)Certain serial numbers: 400A RK-78; 400A RK-87–RK-207
2000-09-12Raytheon (Beech) Model 400A and 400T Series AirplanesJun 16, 2000Airframe (400A)Certain serial numbers: 400A RK-01–RK-188; 400T TT-01–TT-180; 400T TX-01–TX-09
99-21-26Raytheon (Beech) Model 400, 400A, 400T, and MU-300-10 AirplanesNov 22, 1999Airframe (400A)Certain serial numbers: 400A RK-1–RK-107
99-21-08Raytheon (Beech) Model 400A AirplanesNov 12, 1999Airframe (400A)Certain serial numbers: 400A RK-1–RK-92
98-06-30Raytheon (Beech) Model 400, 400A, 400T, MU-300, and MU-300-10 AirplanesApr 24, 1998Airframe (400A)Serial numbers per AlliedSignal Aerospace Service Bulletin 103570-21-4012, Revision 1. Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal outflow/safety valves identified in AlliedSignal Aerospace Service Bulletin 103570-21-4012, Revision 1.
96-25-03Raytheon (Beech) Model 400A, 400T (Military T-1A), and 400T (Military TX) Series AirplanesJan 24, 1997Airframe (400A)Serial numbers per Beech Service Bulletin No. 2522, dated January 1994, and Raytheon Service Bulletin No. 2522, Revision 1, dated May 1996

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (10)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Doors · solenoid valve · failedJul 3, 2024

    CLIMBING OUT OF TEB IN THE MID 30S THE AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADDITIONAL CABIN PRESSURE. THE CREW LEVELED OFF AND ASSESSED THE SITUATION, AND AFTER SOME TROUBLE SHOOTING ELECTED THAT THE FLIGHT WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE TO AUSTIN AT THAT POINT IN TIME.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door seal · unknownOct 7, 2023

    DURING CLIMB OUT ENROUTE TO MONTEREY CA FROM PORTLAND OR THE CREW NOTICED THE CABIN A WAS NOT CLIMBING , SO THE CREW DECIDED TO RETURN TO PORTLAND FOR A SAFE LANDING

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · ils system · faultedJan 19, 2023

    UPON ARRIVAL AT CRE WEATHER WAS REPORTING VV 200 AND LESS THAN 1/4 MILES VIS. OUR LOCALIZER WAS INOP AND WE HAD A NEW CAPTAIN THAT HAD TO USE THE HIGHER PIC MINIMUMS. WE WERE NOT LEGAL TO SHOOT AN APPROACH INTO CRE SO WE ASKED TO DIVERT TO MTR

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Show all 10 reports
  • Navigation · localizer · faultedJan 19, 2023

    UPON ARRIVAL AT CRE WEATHER WAS REPORTING VV 200 AND LESS THAN 1/4 MILES VIS. OUR LOCALIZER WAS INOP AND WE HAD A NEW CAPTAIN THAT HAD TO USE THE HIGHER PIC MINIMUMS. WE WERE NOT LEGAL TO SHOOT AN APPROACH INTO CRE SO WE ASKED TO DIVER TO MRT

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · landing gear · faultedNov 3, 2022

    ON TAKE OFF THE AIRCRAFT GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT , SO THE AIR CRAFT DIVERTED TO BFI DUE TO RUNWAY LENGTH . NO EMERGENCY SERVICES WERE REQUESTRD

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · unknown · unknownSep 5, 2022

    DURING THE FINAL APPROACH IN TO KSAN AIRCRAFT LOST NAVIGATIONS SYSTEM CAUSING A MISSED APPROACH , AUTO PILOT FAILED AND SOME OF THE NAVIGATION SYSTEMS WERE NOT PROPERLY OPERATING , SO THE CREW ASK FOR A DIVERSION AND DECLARED AND EMERGENCY AND LANDED AIRCRAFT AT KPSP WITH NO OTHER INCIDENTS OR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · duct · deformedAug 17, 2021

    AIR CRAFT LOST PRESSURIZATION AT IN FLIGHT AND HAD TO EMERGENCY DESCEND

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · hose · leakingApr 2, 2013

    CREW REPORTED A HYDRAULIC LEAK COMING FROM THE NR 1 ENGINE NACELLE. MX INSPECTED AND FOUND THE HYD PRESSURE LINE TO BE LEAKING AND REPLACED THE LINE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · bulb · inoperativeJun 26, 2012

    DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, WITH ACFT POWER ON, THE CREW REPORTED A ZAPPING SOUND FOLLOWED BY A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE NEAR THE PILOT'S YOKE. MX PERSONNEL FOUND THE BULB ON THE PILOT'S CHART HOLDER (ATTACHED TO THE YOKE) SEVERELY BURNED. THE BULB WAS REPLACED AND OPS CHECKS WERE SATISFACTORY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Exhaust · diffuser · brokenMay 17, 2012

    PRIOR TO FLIGHT, A CREW NOTICED DAMAGE TO THE RT ENGINE NOISE SUPPRESSOR (DIFFUSER). MX VERIFIED THE FAILURE. AN ENGINE BOROSCOPE INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED AND NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS FOUND. THE NOISE SUPPRESSOR WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILED UNIT SENT BACK FOR FURTHER EVALUATION.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Related aircraft

Show all 8 related aircraft
All 298 registered Beechcraft 400A aircraft

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

Request owner name removalReport an error in this record

Claim this airplaneAlerts