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The Beechcraft B17L is a model in the Model 17 Staggerwing family. It is described here as a Cabin biplane piston single.
Beechcraft B17L specifications
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
|---|---|
| Model | B17L |
| Aircraft type | Cabin biplane piston single |
| Seats | 5 |
| Landing gear | Retractable conventional (tailwheel) |
| Certification | FAA ATC 560 |
Beechcraft B17L weights and capacities
Historic model-specific loading data must be taken from the applicable aircraft specification/AFM.
Beechcraft B17L engine and configuration
| Engine | Jacobs · L-4 · 225 hp |
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Certified weight limits and applicability
| Certified limits | exact model-specific maximum weight not yet entered; verify the applicable ATC/TC record. |
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Fuel capacity and configuration
| Fuel | exact model-specific fuel capacity not yet entered; verify the applicable ATC/TC record. |
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Baggage and loading applicability
| Baggage | Historic model-specific loading data must be taken from the applicable aircraft specification/AFM. |
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Beechcraft B17L history and development
Beechcraft B17L is a Model 17 Staggerwing variant. The suffix identifies the engine family; this model uses the Jacobs L-4 rated at approximately 225 hp. The Staggerwing family spans numerous prewar ATC/TC records, float/amphibian derivatives and military conversions. Exact model-specific maximum weight and fuel capacity remain explicitly marked as a unverified rather than inferred from another Staggerwing variant.
Beechcraft B17L fuel capacity
exact model-specific fuel capacity not yet entered; verify the applicable ATC/TC record.
Beechcraft B17L model applicability and configuration
Historic Model 17 variants must be matched to the exact ATC/TC, serial number, landing-gear/float configuration and current aircraft records.
Beechcraft B17L weight and balance
Historic model-specific loading data must be taken from the applicable aircraft specification/AFM. Do not transfer weight or fuel figures between Staggerwing suffixes unless the applicable approval record explicitly supports them. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific Beechcraft B17L calculator.
Beechcraft B17L frequently asked questions
What engine does the Beechcraft B17L use?
The engine listed for this model is Jacobs L-4.
Reference sources
FAA: Historic Beech Model 17 ATC/TC record identified in historic type-record inventory
FAA/AOPA: Aircraft Specification A-649 and published D17S specification where applicable