Skip to content
KnownTail
Model

Beechcraft D-45

70 Beechcraft D-45 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1955–1961. Most are registered in CA, FL and TN.

Browse all with filters
Registered today
70
Years built
1955–1961
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

4 ADs match the Beechcraft D-45 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2007-06-01 R1Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech Models 45 (YT-34), A45 (T-34A, B-45), and D45 (T-34B)…Apr 16, 2007
  • 2004-25-51Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech Models 45 (YT-34), A45 (T-34A, B-45), and D45 (T-34B)…Dec 21, 2004
  • 2001-13-18 R1Raytheon Aircraft Corporation Beech Models 45 (YT-34), A45 (T-34A, B-45), and D45…Mar 15, 2004
  • 99-05-13Raytheon Aircraft Company 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 33, 35, 36/A36, A36TC/B36TC, 45, 50, 55…Apr 19, 1999

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
16
Destroyed
5
Substantial damage
11
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Beechcraft D-45 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Beechcraft D-45 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jun 3, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Ione, CAN341MR
  • Nov 5, 2011Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Williston, FLN34KT
  • Aug 2, 2006Substantial damage · minor injuries · Bainbridge, GAN34FU
  • Jan 19, 2003Destroyed · serious injuries · Hammond, LAN20684
  • Apr 6, 2002Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Minden, LA

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

5 reports on Beechcraft D-45 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. master switch2
  2. cylinder1
  3. indicator1
  4. oil system1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
195510
195615
195712
19604
19611
Unknown28

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA8
FL6
TN5
IL4
KS4
DE3
NC3
NY3
PA3
TX3

Buyer checklist

4 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Beechcraft D-45; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 16 NTSB events since 1982 involve Beechcraft D-45 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 5 service difficulty reports on Beechcraft D-45 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Beechcraft D-45 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
141 mph

D-45 aircraft

Page 1 of 3
N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N100ZP1955Fernandina Beach, FLApr 30, 1991
N103191957Kalamazoo, MIMar 9, 2018
N12181956Champaign, ILFeb 3, 1983
N134DR1956Talladega, ALFeb 6, 1995
N134RH—Lenoir, NCDec 31, 2007
N134SM1957Lafayette, LAMay 4, 2020
N13WB1956Mckinney, TXMar 30, 2019
N157ZL—Douglas, GAApr 13, 1994
N158ZL1957Elizabeth City, NCOct 31, 2013
N15MC1956Beaver Falls, PANov 3, 2010
N183B—Omaha, NEMar 13, 2025
N234MB1956Red Lodge, MTJun 7, 2026
N234MC—Battle Creek, MIOct 9, 2025
N256N—Port Orange, FLDec 6, 2001
N2VY1955Havre De Grace, MDJul 27, 2000
N326FW1957Port Orange, FLDec 11, 2021
N334F1961Hickory, NCJul 15, 2022
N334JV1957Aurora, OHDec 8, 2023
N334T1955Fond Du Lac, WI—
N3403F—Port Orange, FLMay 31, 2007
N341MR1955Simi Valley, CAMay 3, 2007
N343DB1957Osceola, WIAug 13, 2022
N34FU1956Temecula, CAAug 30, 2018
N34MT—Anacortes, WAMay 13, 2025
N34SY1956Ada, OKSep 7, 2012

Report an error on this page