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Beechcraft UC-45J

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The Beechcraft UC-45J is a model in the Model 18 Twin Beech family. It is described here as a Twin-engine cabin piston aircraft. FAA type-certificate reference: A-765.

Beechcraft UC-45J specifications

ManufacturerBeechcraft
ModelUC-45J
Aircraft typeTwin-engine cabin piston aircraft
Seats10
Landing gearRetractable conventional (tailwheel)
CertificationFAA A-765

Beechcraft UC-45J weights and capacities

Maximum takeoff weight8,750 lb

A-765 lists nose/rear/wing baggage stations by model and equipment configuration.

Beechcraft UC-45J engine and configuration

EnginePratt & Whitney · R-985-AN-14B · 450 hp each

Fuel capacity and configuration

FuelA-765 contains optional tanks and increased-weight configurations; this is the section-level baseline.

Baggage and loading applicability

BaggageA-765 lists nose/rear/wing baggage stations by model and equipment configuration.

Beechcraft UC-45J history and development

Beechcraft UC-45J is a Twin Beech configuration covered by FAA Aircraft Specification A-765. The represented section uses two Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B engines, rated at up to 450 hp each, a 8,750 lb maximum takeoff weight and 202 U.S. gallons usable fuel. A-765 contains numerous optional engines, tanks, military conversions and gross-weight modifications, so the page preserves this as a configuration-specific baseline.

Beechcraft UC-45J fuel capacity

Standard usable fuel: 202 U.S. gallons. A-765 contains optional tanks and increased-weight configurations; this is the section-level baseline.

Beechcraft UC-45J model applicability and configuration

Match model designation, serial number and installed A-765 equipment items before applying these values. STCs can materially change engine, fuel and gross weight.

Beechcraft UC-45J weight and balance

Maximum takeoff weight: 8,750 lb. A-765 lists nose/rear/wing baggage stations by model and equipment configuration. The represented baseline maximum takeoff weight is 8,750 lb. Use the A-765 station data and current aircraft W&B record for operational loading. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific Beechcraft UC-45J calculator.

Always verify aircraft applicability. Check the current POH or AFM, equipment list and weight and balance records for the individual aircraft.

Beechcraft UC-45J frequently asked questions

What engine does the Beechcraft UC-45J use?

The engine listed for this model is Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B.

What is the maximum takeoff weight of the Beechcraft UC-45J?

The represented maximum takeoff weight is 8,750 lb.

How much usable fuel does the Beechcraft UC-45J carry?

The represented standard usable fuel capacity is 202 U.S. gallons.

Reference sources

FAA: Aircraft Specification A-765, Revision 75 - Twin Beech

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