Beechcraft 56TC Baron Model Guide
Beechcraft 56TC Baron · Model Guide
Overview
The Beechcraft 56TC Baron is a turbocharged, short-fuselage piston twin built from 1967 to 1971, with 4 to 6 seats. Only 94 were built, so it is rare. Each engine makes 380 hp. An AOPA Pilot flight report quotes about 222 knots true airspeed at 79% power at 12,000 ft.
- Rare: only 94 were built, 51 of them in 1967 and two in 1971, so expect a small pool of aircraft to choose from.
- About 222 kt true at 79% power at 12,000 ft, burning about 47 gallons per hour in total.
- Two mandatory items to check in the records: elevator control fittings (serials TG-2 to TG-83) and flap flex shaft cables.
- Plan for multi-engine and instrument training: simulator courses cover the 56TC, and the initial course needs a multi-engine and instrument rating.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 49 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Max continuous power per engine (hp) ·
- 380
Performance
- Fuel flow both engines (gph) ·
- 47
- Single engine climb sea level (fpm) ·
- 412
- Cruise speed 79pct power 12000ft (kt) ·
- 222
How many Beechcraft 56TC Baron aircraft were built?
The Beechcraft 56TC Baron is rare: only 94 were built. Production fell from 51 airplanes in 1967 to two in 1971. The model was built from 1967 to 1971 and was then eclipsed by the pressurized Duke.
What mandatory inspections apply to the Beechcraft 56TC Baron?
For the Beechcraft 56TC Baron, SB 2242 and AD 89-05-02 cover the elevator control fittings on serials TG-2 to TG-83. Magnesium fittings need repeat crack inspections until aluminum ones are fitted. Aluminum fittings were fitted from 1969. SB 27-3478 covers flap flex shafts.
How fast is the Beechcraft 56TC Baron and what does it burn?
An AOPA Pilot report puts the Beechcraft 56TC Baron at about 222 knots true airspeed at 79% power at 12,000 ft. It burns about 47 gallons per hour in total, about 282 pounds. Each engine makes 380 hp at maximum continuous power.
What training does the Beechcraft 56TC Baron need?
A Beechcraft 56TC Baron pilot can take the SIMCOM Baron course, which covers the 56TC. The initial course is 3 days: 12.0 ground hours and 6.0 simulator hours. It needs a private certificate with multi-engine land and instrument rating. Recurrent training is a 2-day course.
What is the Beechcraft 56TC Baron Model Guide?
The Beechcraft 56TC Baron Model Guide is a model guide for the Beechcraft 56TC Baron, dated 2026.
What year was the Beechcraft 56TC Baron Model Guide published?
The Beechcraft 56TC Baron Model Guide — the Beechcraft 56TC Baron model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Beechcraft 56TC Baron.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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Performance and engines
Each Lycoming 540-cubic-inch engine makes 380 hp at 41.5 inches and 2,900 rpm maximum continuous. At 79% power at 12,000 ft, true airspeed is about 222 knots on about 47 gallons per hour total. Single-engine climb is 412 fpm at sea level and falls to 50 fpm at 18,600 ft. The wider 56TC family registry shows up to 247 kt, 750 nm and a 32,000 ft ceiling.
Production history and variants
The 56TC arrived in 1967, listed at 5,990 lb against 5,300 lb for the C55. Beech switched from vacuum to pressure pumps after the first production year. The designation became A56TC, and the most significant change was baffled fuel tanks. It was eclipsed by the pressurized Duke. The type certificate is 3A16, shared with the other short-fuselage Barons.
Training, parts and support
SIMCOM's Baron course covers the 56TC: initial training is 3 days, with 12.0 ground hours and 6.0 simulator hours. It requires a private certificate with multi-engine land and instrument rating. Recurrent needs the initial course or 100 hours in Baron-series aircraft. Marsh Brothers lists Baron kits for brake master cylinders, fuel cap washers, gear door hinge bushings and spinner washers. The 56TC is eligible for its fuel cap washer.
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Safety notes
- Elevator fittings: 56TC serials TG-2 to TG-83 fall under SB 2242 and AD 89-05-02. Magnesium fittings need repeat crack inspections until replaced with aluminum.
- Flap flex shaft SB 27-3478 is mandatory. It applies if a flex shaft or flap actuator bought from RAC shipped March 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001 is fitted. Check the records.
- Single-engine climb is only 50 fpm at 18,600 ft, and about 412 fpm at sea level. Plan engine-out options for terrain and altitude.
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Full document text
Beechcraft 56TC Baron Model Guide The Beechcraft 56TC Baron is a turbocharged, short-fuselage piston twin built from 1967 to 1971, with 4 to 6 seats. Only 94 were built, so it is rare. Each engine makes 380 hp. An AOPA Pilot flight report quotes about 222 knots true airspeed at 79% power at 12,000 ft. • Rare: only 94 were built, 51 of them in 1967 and two in 1971, so expect a small pool of aircraft to choose from. • About 222 kt true at 79% power at 12,000 ft, burning about 47 gallons per hour in total. • Two mandatory items to check in the records: elevator control fittings (serials TG-2 to TG-83) and flap flex shaft cables. • Plan for multi-engine and instrument training: simulator courses cover the 56TC, and the initial course needs a multi-engine and instrument rating. Performance and engines Each Lycoming 540-cubic-inch engine makes 380 hp at 41.5 inches and 2,900 rpm maximum continuous. At 79% power at 12,000 ft, true airspeed is about 222 knots on about 47 gallons per hour total. Single-engine climb is 412 fpm at sea level and falls to 50 fpm at 18,600 ft. The wider 56TC family registry shows up to 247 kt, 750 nm and a 32,000 ft ceiling. Production history and variants The 56TC arrived in 1967, listed at 5,990 lb against 5,300 lb for the C55. Beech switched from vacuum to pressure pumps after the first production year. The designation became A56TC, and the most significant change was baffled fuel tanks. It was eclipsed by the pressurized Duke. The type certificate is 3A16, shared with the other short-fuselage Barons. Training, parts and support SIMCOM's Baron course covers the 56TC: initial training is 3 days, with 12.0 ground hours and 6.0 simulator hours. It requires a private certificate with multi-engine land and instrument rating. Recurrent needs the initial course or 100 hours in Baron-series aircraft. Marsh Brothers lists Baron kits for brake master cylinders, fuel cap washers, gear door hinge bushings and spinner washers. The 56TC is eligible for its fuel cap washer. Safety notes: • Elevator fittings: 56TC serials TG-2 to TG-83 fall under SB 2242 and AD 89-05-02. Magnesium fittings need repeat crack inspections until replaced with aluminum. • Flap flex shaft SB 27-3478 is mandatory. It applies if a flex shaft or flap actuator bought from RAC shipped March 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001 is fitted. Check the records. • Single-engine climb is only 50 fpm at 18,600 ft, and about 412 fpm at sea level. Plan engine-out options for terrain and altitude.