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The Beechcraft C23 is a model in the 19 / 23 / 24 Musketeer / Sport / Sundowner / Sierra family. It is described here as a Single-engine low-wing piston aircraft.
Beechcraft C23 specifications
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
|---|---|
| Model | C23 |
| Aircraft type | Single-engine low-wing piston aircraft |
| Landing gear | Model-specific fixed or retractable tricycle |
| Certification | FAA A1CE |
Beechcraft C23 weights and capacities
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,450 lb |
|---|
Beechcraft C23 engine and configuration
| Configuration 1 | Lycoming · O-360-A4G · 180 hp · @ 2,700 rpm |
|---|---|
| Configuration 2 | Lycoming · O-360-A2G · 180 hp · @ 2,700 rpm |
| Configuration 3 | Lycoming · O-360-A4J · 180 hp · @ 2,700 rpm |
| Configuration 4 | Lycoming · O-360-A4K · 180 hp · @ 2,700 rpm |
Fuel capacity and configuration
| Configuration 1 | 59.8 gal total · 58.8 gal usable |
|---|---|
| S.I. 0624-281 | 59.8 gal total · 52.2 gal usable · S.I. 0624-281 |
| later serial applicability | 59.8 gal total · 57.2 gal usable · later serial applicability |
Baggage and loading applicability
| Baggage | 270 lb maximum |
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Beechcraft C23 history and development
Beechcraft C23 belongs to the Beechcraft 19 / 23 / 24 Musketeer, Sport, Sundowner and Sierra lineage covered by FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A1CE. The family includes several horsepower, gross-weight and landing-gear configurations. Values from another A1CE model are not substituted for this designation.
Beechcraft C23 fuel capacity
exact model-specific fuel capacity / usable fuel has not yet been verified from the applicable FAA type-certificate section, approved flight manual, or manufacturer data. Do not infer it from a neighboring Beechcraft model or suffix.
Beechcraft C23 model applicability and configuration
Verify exact model designation, serial number, installed engine, fuel system and approved equipment against the applicable FAA type certificate and aircraft documentation before using model-level data.
Beechcraft C23 weight and balance
Use the exact model/serial-number loading data and the individual aircraft's approved weight-and-balance record. No baggage limit is inferred from a related model. The exact model-specific maximum takeoff weight / gross weight remains unverified until the applicable approval section is verified. Operational loading must use the individual aircraft's approved empty weight, CG, station arms and limitations. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific Beechcraft C23 calculator.
Reference sources
FAA: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A1CE