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The Beechcraft 56TC (ICAO type BE56) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 2,700 kg. It offers a maximum range of 750 nm, a cruise speed of 247 knots, a service ceiling of 32,000 ft and seating for up to 6 across its variants.

Beechcraft 56TC

Beechcraft 56TC
BE56
Photo: San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives · Public domain
Year
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Owner
—
Last seen
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MTOW
2,700 kg
Range
750 nm
Seats
6
56TC
Beechcraft · 56TC
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
39
Active
39
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
56TC
56TC
—2,700 kg750 nm247 kt6
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS 3A16 · Rev 90 · issued 2015-06-08

Category
Normal
MTOW
2,717 kg
Seats
5 passengers
Fuel
174 L
Approved fuel100/130 minimum grade aviation gasoline
Engine

2 Lycoming TIO-541-E1B4

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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Beechcraft 56TC market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Beechcraft 56TC fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

59 yearsmedian age

Of the 33 registered Beechcraft 56TC with a known build year (85% of the 39 we track), the median age is 59 years.

Registration activity

2changed registration in 12 months

2 of the 39 registered Beechcraft 56TC we track changed registration in the last 12 months (5% of the fleet), across 2 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Beechcraft 56TC manuals & documents

19 documents for the Beechcraft 56TC — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Parts Catalog · Specifications · Avionics Manual · Type Certificate · Weight And Balance · Wiring Diagram. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
FLIGHT CONTROLS - FLAP FLEX SHAFT (CABLE) ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT · 2001

This document is a Mandatory Service Bulletin issued by Raytheon Aircraft Company concerning the inspection and potential replacement of Flap Flex Shaft Assemblies in various Beechcraft models, including the Beechcraft 56TC Baron. The bulletin outlines the compliance requirements, reasons for the issuance, and detailed instructions for inspection and replacement procedures. It is aimed at aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance personnel, emphasizing the importance of addressing potential safety issues related to flap operation. The bulletin specifies affected aircraft serial numbers and provides guidance on how to determine if the assemblies need replacement based on their manufacture dates.

  • Mandatory compliance within 25 flight hours or 90 days.
  • Inspection and replacement of Flap Flex Shaft Assemblies is required for safety.
  • Estimated 1.5 hours for inspection and 5 hours for replacement of a single assembly.
  • Affected assemblies have manufacture dates between January 2000 and April 2001.
  • Follow detailed accomplishment instructions to ensure proper maintenance.
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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Checklist

Flight Manual

Maintenance Manual

Training Manual

Parts Catalog

Specifications

Avionics Manual

Type Certificate

Weight And Balance

Wiring Diagram

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56TC — frequently asked
What is the range of the Beechcraft 56TC?

The Beechcraft 56TC has a maximum range of 750 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Beechcraft 56TC carry?

The Beechcraft 56TC seats up to 6 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Beechcraft 56TC?

The Beechcraft 56TC's maximum take-off weight is 2,700 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Beechcraft 56TC?

The Beechcraft 56TC's ICAO type designator is BE56.

How many Beechcraft 56TC aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 39 registered Beechcraft 56TC airframes worldwide.