Beechcraft Baron 55 Series Illustrated Parts Catalog Volume 1 (55, A55, B55, C55, D55, E55) – P/N 96-590010-13B3

Beechcraft Baron 55 Series Illustrated Parts Catalog Volume 1 (55, A55, B55, C55, D55, E55) – P/N 96-590010-13B3

The Beechcraft Baron 55 Series Illustrated Parts Catalog Volume 1 (55, A55, B55, C55, D55, E55) – P/N 96-590010-13B3 is an essential technical reference published by Raytheon Aircraft Company for aircraft technicians, maintenance facilities, parts procurement specialists, and Beechcraft Baron owners. Prepared in strict accordance with the standardized Air Transport Association (ATA) Specification No. 100 format, this publication provides complete component identification, part number verification, and assembly hierarchy for primary airframe systems across the classic Baron twin-engine fleet.

File Details

• Manual Type: Illustrated Parts Catalog (Volume 1)
• Brand / Manufacturer: Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation)
• Model Coverage: Beech Baron 55, A55, B55 (B55A), C55 (C55A), D55 (D55A), and E55 (E55A)
• Serial Number Effectivity: TC-1 through TC-1607; TE-1 through TE-937, TE-939 through TE-942
• Publication Part Number: P/N 96-590010-13B3 (Reissue P/N 96-590010-13B)
• Publication Dates: Reissued March 10, 1978; Revised August 01, 2001
• Document Format: ATA Specification No. 100 Specification
• Language: English
• Page Count: 876 pages
• File Format: Searchable PDF Document

Comprehensive Model & Serial Effectivity

This catalog provides exhaustive coverage across the operational life of the Beechcraft Baron 55 series. Precise aircraft applicability is managed via specific model designations and individual airframe serial limits:

• Model 55, A55, and B55 (including B55A): Serial numbers TC-1 through TC-1607
• Model C55 (C55A), D55 (D55A), and E55 (E55A): Serial numbers TE-1 through TE-937 and TE-939 through TE-942 (excluding TE-938 where noted)
• Engine References Documented: Continental IO-470-L and IO-520-C fuel-injected powerplant installations
• Propeller System References: Two-blade McCauley, three-blade McCauley, two-blade Hartzell, and three-blade Hartzell propeller assemblies, unfeathering accumulators, and governors

Chapters Covered

• Chapter 11 — Placards & Markings: General, exterior placards and markings (including fuel tank identification decals, static port markings, jack pad locations, ground connection points, and deice boot alerts), and interior placards for flight compartment and passenger cabin.
• Chapter 21 — Environmental Systems / Air Conditioning: Heat and ventilation distribution ducts, overhead fresh air ducts and outlets, overhead passenger console panels, combustion heater installation, cabin heater fuel pumps, heater fuel shut-off valves, heater ignition assemblies, heater blowers, and duct thermostatic controls.
• Chapter 23 — Communications: Static discharge wicks, bonding straps, and grounding installations.
• Chapter 24 — Electrical Power: Fuselage electrical routing, wing electrical provisions, DC generation (generators and alternators), alternator drive pulleys, overvoltage regulators, battery box assemblies, external power receptacles, starter relays, and bus wiring hardware.
• Chapter 25 — Equipment / Furnishings: Flight compartment loose tools and equipment, pilot and copilot seats, instrument glare shield installations, passenger seating installations (standard, folding fifth and sixth seats, and special seat configurations), seat upholstery, cabin side panels, floor carpets, main spar carry-through covers, baggage compartment webbing, and emergency locator transmitter (ELT) provisions.
• Chapter 26 — Fire Protection: Cabin portable fire extinguisher installations and mounting brackets.
• Chapter 27 — Flight Controls: Aileron surfaces and trim tab controls, control wheels, control column arms and linkage, rudder pedals and steering linkage, rudder trim tab console controls and tab actuators, elevator controls and trim actuators, electric elevator trim mechanisms, flap drive actuators, flap tracks, flap position transmitters, and control surface gust lock assemblies.
• Chapter 28 — Fuel: Fuel storage cells and interconnect plumbing, cell vent valves, fuel cap adapters, distribution lines, electric boost pumps, main fuel selector valves, fuel strainers/filters, and fuel selector console control panels.
• Chapter 30 — Ice & Rain Protection: Airfoil surface deice boots, automatic surface deicing control valves, heated pitot heads, windshield defrost valves and ducting, propeller alcohol anti-ice plumbing, and electrothermal propeller deicer slip rings, boots, and brush blocks.
• Chapter 31 — Instruments: Flight time recorders, Hobbs hour meters, and instrument panel cluster integration.
• Chapter 32 — Landing Gear: Main landing gear shock struts, trunnions, and doors; nose gear shock struts, steering linkage, and nose doors; mechanical landing gear retract transmissions, actuator gearboxes, and emergency hand crank extensions; main wheels and multi-disc brake assemblies; brake master cylinders, shuttle valves, and parking brake valves; and gear position microswitches, safety switches, and warning horns.
• Chapter 33 — Lights: Instrument post lights, glare shield flood lamps, cabin courtesy lights, nose baggage compartment lamps, nose gear taxi and landing lights, wing navigation lamps, upper and lower rotating beacons, oscillating recognition beacons, and high-intensity strobe systems.
• Chapter 34 — Navigation & Pitot / Static: Pitot tube assemblies, pitot plumbing, static ports, emergency static air selector valves, and flight data instrument connections.
• Chapter 35 — Oxygen Systems: High-pressure oxygen storage cylinders (forward nose baggage and aft fuselage locations), distribution manifold plumbing, cabin passenger consoles, regulating valves, and mask plugin outlets.
• Alpha-Numeric Part Number Index: Complete master index cataloging every airframe, hardware, and equipment part number, linking each part directly to its ATA chapter, sub-section, unit, and callout index number.

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Together, these chapters provide an exhaustive, authoritative roadmap for airframe maintenance and inspection. Rather than guessing at component interchangeability across different model years, technicians can immediately verify exact part numbers, standard AN/MS/NAS attaching hardware, superseded part codes, and serial-specific applicability across the entire Baron 55 airframe.

Catalog Organization & Indenture System

The Beechcraft Baron 55 Series Illustrated Parts Catalog Volume 1 is structured for rapid part identification whether working from a physical component or an assembly diagram:

• Seven-Column Indenture Hierarchy: The catalog uses a progressive indentation system (columns 1 through 7) to indicate relationships between parent installations, sub-assemblies, and detail parts. A part listed in column 2 is a direct sub-component of the preceding assembly in column 1, while parts in column 3 belong to column 2, eliminating ambiguity during overhauls.
• Attaching Hardware Separation: All attaching hardware (bolts, washers, nuts, cotter pins) is explicitly isolated beneath a dashed separation line (——) and labelled /ATTACHING PARTS/ directly below the assembly it secures.
• Usable-On Codes: Whenever a part varies across different aircraft within the TC or TE serial blocks, a specific numeric or letter Usable On Code points to the exact serial applicability matrix at the end of that section.
• Superseded and Revised Indicators: S-prefix notations designate superseded part numbers, while R-margin codes show revised technical listings and newly added service configurations.

Professional Parts Sourcing & Immediate PDF Delivery

Maintaining airworthiness and regulatory compliance on your twin-engine Beechcraft requires verified, factory-authorized component part numbers. The Beechcraft Baron 55 Series Illustrated Parts Catalog Volume 1 (55, A55, B55, C55, D55, E55) – P/N 96-590010-13B3 eliminates costly ordering errors, incorrect hardware substitutions, and maintenance delays by giving mechanics, maintenance facilities, and parts brokers the exact engineering breakdowns required for accurate quoting and installation.

This digital publication is delivered as an instant high-resolution PDF download immediately upon checkout. With zero shipping wait times, you can access the file instantly on workshop computers, tablets, or mobile devices in the hangar, or print high-clarity full-size diagram sheets for benchside reference during maintenance, inspection, and aircraft restoration.