Target Audience:
Certified A&P mechanics, avionics shops, owners and operators performing parts identification and ordering for the Baron 56TC
Document Role:
Factory-issued Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) used for parts lookup, ordering, and airworthiness verification
Manual Type:
Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC)
Publisher:
Beech Aircraft Corporation
Format:
PDF (digital download)
Delivery Method:
Instant download after purchase
Models Covered:
Baron 56TC (TG-1 thru TG-83), Baron A56TC (TG-84 thru TG-94)
Content Type:
Parts illustrations, part numbers, quantities, and effective serial number data
Systems and Assemblies Covered
Airframe Assemblies:
Fuselage, wings, empennage, flight control surfaces
Landing Gear:
Retractable tricycle gear assemblies, struts, brakes, wheels and tires
Powerplant:
Lycoming TIO-540 engine assemblies and mounts
Propeller:
Propeller and governor components
Fuel System:
Wing tanks, fuel lines, pumps, selectors and gauges
Hydraulic Systems:
Landing gear retraction and flap actuation components
Electrical System:
Wiring provisions, alternator, starter, battery, distribution components
Avionics Provisioning:
Instrument panel and avionics mounting provisions
Environmental Systems:
Heating, ventilating and cabin air distribution components
Flight Controls:
Control cables, pulleys, bells cranks and trim systems
Interior:
Seating, upholstery, cabin trim and placards
Exterior Finishes:
Paint schemes, decals and exterior placards
Miscellaneous Hardware:
Fasteners, seals, clamps and standard hardware
Illustration Detail:
Exploded views with item callouts keyed to parts tables
Part Number Data:
Beechcraft part numbers, quantities per assembly, and figure/item references
Effectivity Data:
Effective serial number ranges for each part and configuration change
Nomenclature:
Factory-standard nomenclature for accurate parts ordering
Cross-References:
Vendor part references where applicable
Parts Sourcing:
Supports identification and ordering of genuine Beechcraft replacement parts
Configuration Tracking:
Distinguishes parts changes between TG-1 thru TG-83 and TG-84 thru TG-94
Usage:
Reference for A&P mechanics, IA inspections, maintenance shops, and parts departments
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine:
Lycoming TIO-541-E1B4 turbocharged, fuel-injected, six-cylinder opposed engine
Rated Power:
380 hp at 2,575 rpm (per engine)
Induction:
Turbocharged with manual wastegate control
Fuel Grade:
100LL avgas (100/130 per original specification)
Capacity:
Approximately 142 gallons total usable
Delivery:
Continuous-flow fuel injection
Transmission Type:
N/A - aircraft propulsion, not applicable
Propeller:
Hartzell constant-speed, full-feathering propellers
Reduction Gear:
Direct drive (no gearbox between engine and propeller)
Features:
Hydraulically actuated constant-speed propeller governing via propeller governor
Airframe Structure:
Fail-safe aluminum structure with full-span spar design
Landing Gear:
Retractable tricycle gear with squat switch protection
Fire Protection:
Engine compartment fire extinguisher system provisions
Exits:
Cabin door and emergency exit provisions
Active Features / Ratings
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - FAA-certified general aviation aircraft, not subject to consumer crash ratings
Certification Basis:
FAA Part 23 normal-category certification
Annual Inspection:
FAA-required annual inspection
100-Hour Inspection:
Required when used for hire
Engine Overhaul:
Per Lycoming TIO-541 time-between-overhaul limits
Landing Gear:
Retraction checks per Beechcraft maintenance schedule
Engine Oil:
Aviation piston engine oil per Lycoming specification (ashless dispersant)
Hydraulic Fluid:
MIL-H-5606 petroleum-based hydraulic fluid for gear and flap systems
Turbocharger Care:
Turbo wastegate and controller inspection critical on turbocharged models
Known Wear Items:
Landing gear actuator and door mechanism components; exhaust and turbo system heat damage
IPC Use in Maintenance:
Use this catalog to identify exact part numbers before ordering replacement items
Manufacturer:
Beech Aircraft Corporation, Wichita, Kansas, USA
Model Line:
Baron series introduced 1961 as the twin-engine flagship of the Beechcraft piston line
56TC Introduction:
Turbocharged Baron variant developed in the mid-1960s by installing Lycoming TIO-541 engines on the Baron airframe
A56TC Variant:
Updated version covering serials TG-84 thru TG-94 with incremental configuration changes
Production Location:
Wichita, Kansas, USA