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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1153005

Manufacturer (registry)
BEECH
Model
76
Registry code
1153005
Registered
151 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA29CE
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 283

1978Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 15

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1978In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

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Registered aircraft · 151

N110SUAri Ben Aviator Inc · Fort Pierce, FLBuilt 1978 · S/N ME-81N117JASorbi Aviation Inc · El Cajon, CABuilt 1980 · S/N ME-282N11VNHilton Head Flyers LLC · Liberty, SCBuilt 1981 · S/N ME-416
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STCs approved for this model · 176

STC SA00024NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P InstrumentsSTC SA00075SEModified instrument panel manufactured and installed.PDX, Inc
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NTSB investigations · 90

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 26 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 55 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR26LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 76 · Snohomish, WAThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of a dual student who attempted a go-around using one engine which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.Mar 1, 2026 · N1850N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA084Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Melbourne, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing.Dec 26, 2024 · N76NN · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA239Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Crystal River, FLThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated engine failure on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Jul 2, 2020 · N20131 · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 396

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20260719009389IBeech 76 · Burnet, TXOn training flight in the pattern of kbmq while turning base to final aircraft on third landing iteration. CFI stated that aircraft were experiencing electrical load demand issues. The CFI and student pilot smelled fumes and stated that the landing gears…Jul 19, 2026 · N3733G · Minor damageAccident 20260429010739ABeech 76 · Olive Branch, MSThe certified flight instructor (CFI) and student were practicing maneuvers for a single-engine approach with a touch-and-go landing. They were simulating an engine failure in the traffic pattern. Once the aircraft was on the downwind leg, abeam of the…Apr 29, 2026 · N60405 · Minor damageAccident 20260228004859ABeech 76 · Snohomish, WAInstructor and student, were returning to Harvey fieldfrom a training flight. Student was attempting to perform an approach and landing at Harvey Field with a simulated engine failure, when instructor pulled the throttle back to idle on the right engine to…Feb 28, 2026 · N1850N · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 230

SDR 2026FA0000056Drain Valve · detachedWHILE INSIDE THE HANGAR FOR UNRELATED MAINTENANCE THE RIGHT WING INBOARD FUEL DRAIN EJECTED ITS' CORE FROM THE DRAIN VALVE BODY, LEADING TO UNCONTROLLED FUEL LOSS. PART NUMBER 440200. NO CONTACT WITH THIS COMPONENT WAS MADE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT.Jan 26, 2026 · N969RA · Beech 76 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2024FA0000451Mount · crackedAD 80-19-12R1 REQUIRES THAT DYE PENETRANT INSPENTION TO BE DONE ON THE ENGINE MOUNT LOWER TUBES. ON 5TH-NOV 2023, DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED BUT NO CRACK WAS FOUND, BUT AFTER CONFIRMING THE RESULT WITH MPI, A CRACK OF 12MM WAS IDENTIFIED. KINDLY NJun 18, 2024 · N748D · Beech 76 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2023FA0000592Powerpack · defectivePILOT REPORTED LANDING GEAR UNABLE TO RETRACT AND EXTEND. REPLACED HYDRAULIC POWER PACK. LANDING GEAR SERVICEABLE, CAN EXTEND AND RETRACTOct 11, 2023 · N748D · Beech 76 · Hydraulic System, Main
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