Beechcraft D-45
75 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1955 to 1961; half of them date from 1956 or earlier. California has the most (10). 45% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the D-45 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor O-470 Series (41), Cont Motor Io-470 Ser (6), Cont Motor Io 520 Series (5)
- Seats
- 2 (up to 4 in some versions)
- Cruise speed
- about 141 mph
- Maker on the register
- Beech
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 3, 1983; newest June 7, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-45 | 70 | 1955 to 1961 | 93.3% |
| D-45 (T-34B) | 5 | 1955 to 1957 | 6.7% |
When they were built by decade · 28 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: American Flight Museum · United States Air Force Owner · Trident Aircraft INC · Sky West Aviation INC Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 9 cases since 1982, 5 fatal
The 8 most recent of 9 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Beechcraft D-45 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
75 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Beechcraft D-45s?
California, with 10.
Who owns the Beechcraft D-45?
45% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 5 D-45 (T-34B) (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N4213Z | Beech D-45 (T-34B) |
Farmer Aviation LLC Milan, Michigan |
Standard | 2026-03-30 | Valid |
| N344SG | Beech D-45 (T-34B) |
Individual owner | Standard | 2025-10-15 | Valid |
| N8763K | Beech D-45 (T-34B) |
National Vietnam War Museum Weatherford, Texas |
Standard | 2024-04-23 | Valid |
| N134RR | Beech D-45 (T-34B) |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2017-01-25 | Valid |
| N10006 | Beech D-45 (T-34B) |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1998-08-26 | Valid |