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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1152730

Manufacturer (registry)
BEECH
Model
D55
Registry code
1152730
Registered
119 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
6
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
165 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A16
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 · 197

1967Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 34

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

1968In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 6

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Registered aircraft · 119

N100FMRivkin Gerald · Saint Augustine, FLBuilt 1969 · S/N TE-729N100NKLand Air Sea Inc · Chesapeake, VABuilt 1969 · S/N TE-767N10AKCygnus Holdings LLC · Ballwin, MOBuilt 1969 · S/N TE-765
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STCs approved for this model · 314

STC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P InstrumentsSTC SA00063LAInstallation of Acoustical/Thermal insulation.Luminary Air Group LLCSTC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.
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NTSB investigations · 74

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

Defining event, 2008 on

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

NTSB CEN24LA227Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech D55 · Colorado Springs, COThe deflated right main landing gear tire due to a sidewall puncture made by an unknown object, which led to the pilot’s loss of directional control and the landing gear collapse during landing roll.Jun 11, 2024 · N321N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA092Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech D55 · Hamilton, ALThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.Dec 21, 2021 · N44DC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA086Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech D55 · Stallion Springs, CAThe pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions associated with mountain obscuration conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain a weather…Feb 22, 2019 · N533Q · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 132

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

Accident 20240610007609ABeech D55 · Colorado Spring, COOn June 10, 2024 at 2100 MDT, a Beech D55 baron, departed off the right side of runway 17R at the Colorado Springs municipal airport (kcos) approximately 2260 feet from the approach end of the runway. Weather at the time of incident was VMC conditions with…Jun 10, 2024 · N321N · Substantial damageAccident 20211221020089ABeech D55 · Hamilton, ALPilot stated that as she turned final for runway 36 at hab, the left engine slowly began to loose power and the aircraft began to roll to the left. The aircraft began to quickly loose altitude and pilot elected to land in a field. The aircraft struck several…Dec 21, 2021 · N44DC · DestroyedIncident 20211123021699IBeech D55 · Denton, TXOn November 23, 2021, at approximately 1255 central daylight time, a Beech D55, N956PA, made contact with an airport taxiway light. The [privacy data omitted]operator was taxing the aircraft for the first time since purchasing the aircraft coming out of a…Nov 23, 2021 · N956PA · No damage
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Service difficulty reports · 59

SDR 2020FA0000518Strut · corrodedTHIS AIRCRAFT IS USED IN A PART 147 TRAINING FACILITY AND HAS NOT FLOWN SINCE 2012. CORROSION FOUND IN RT MLG STRUT TUBE BEHIND FELT WIPER. THE SAME IS SUSPECTED IN THE LT CYLINDER.Dec 3, 2020 · N526Q · Beech D55 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2017FA0000376Engine · malfunctionedAFTER 12 - 15 MINUTES ON THE GROUND AND ENGINE RUN UP WITH NO INDICATIONS OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH ANY SYSTEMS, LEFT ENGINE HAD POWER LOSS WITHIN 1 - 2 SECONDS AFTER ROTATION WITH GEAR DOWN. RPM DOWN TO 1600 RPM, LEFT FUEL FLOW NEEDLE BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH FROAug 8, 2017 · N88EB · Beech D55 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 2017FA0000346Engine · power lossAFTER 12 TO 15 MINUTES ON GROUND AND ENGINE RUN UP WITH NO INDICATIONS OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH ANY SYSTEMS, LEFT ENGINE HAD POWER LOSS WITHIN 1 TO 2 SECONDS AFTER ROTATION WITH GEAR DOWN. RPM DOWN TO 1600 RPM, LEFT FUEL FLOW NEEDLE BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH FROM TMar 13, 2017 · N88EB · Beech D55 · Engine (Reciprocating)
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