N78TZ - 1976 Beech B-60 Aircraft Registration

B60T

1976 BEECH B-60

Aircraft Description

N78TZ is a 1976 Beech B-60, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zwicker Theodore A in Mcclean, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on January 7, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-541 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N78TZ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8FEE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78TZ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.1696, -105.1742 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78TZ was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Duke 60 represented the pinnacle of piston-powered pressurized twin aircraft, designed as an affordable entry into high-altitude business aviation. First flown in December 1966, it was a low-wing twin-engine aircraft powered by turbocharged Lycoming engines that could seat up to six passengers. With a wingspan of 41 feet 7 inches and pressurized cabin capabilities, exactly 596 Dukes were manufactured by Beechcraft from 1968 to 1983. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE60.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78TZ. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1976
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
B-60
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
B60T60 Royal Turbine Duke
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 29, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 7, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
ZWICKER THEODORE A
Address
7108 HOLYROOD DR
City
MCCLEAN
State / Zip Code
Virginia22101
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-541 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52507756
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8FEE

Additional Details

Registration
N78TZ
Serial Number
P401
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00854810

Last Known Position

Date
May 19, 2026 (UTC 17:44:58)
Airport
Latitude
39.080166
Longitude
-77.557491

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC