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BeechcraftCertified · Fixed-wing · United States

56TC

Seats
7 7
Power
260 hp194 kW
Cruise
180 kt333 km/h
US register
37 aircraft37 aircraft
Beechcraft 56TC
Photo: HawkeyeUK · CC BY-SA 2.0

About the 56TC

The Beechcraft 56TC is a twin-engine, fixed-wing piston aircraft manufactured in the United States. It features a conventional cabin layout seating up to six individuals and is designed for high-performance cross-country travel.

Developed in the 1960s, the airframe utilized powerplants originally tested for a pressurized twin design, making it the fastest piston-powered model offered by the manufacturer during its era. Production numbers were limited, and the type is notable for its powerful turbocharged engines and high noise levels.

Engines fitted

37 aircraft
EnginePowerShare of fleetAircraft
Lycoming TIO-541 310 hp 34
Lycoming TIO-540 310 hp 2
Lycoming IO-540 300 hp 1

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