Beechcraft 1980 B55 Baron

Beechcraft 1980 B55 Baron Engine make/model: Cont. IO-470L Horsepower: 260 TBO: 1500 Propeller: Const. spd. Landing Gear type: Tri./Retr. Gross weight (lbs.): 5100 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 3236 Useful load,…

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Engine make/model: Cont. IO-470L
Horsepower: 260
TBO: 1500
Propeller: Const. spd.
Landing Gear type: Tri./Retr.
Gross weight (lbs.): 5100
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 3236
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1864
Fuel, std (gals.): 136
Wingspan: 37 ft. 10 in.
Overall length: 28 ft.
Height: 9 ft. 7 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 199
Seating capacity: 6
Cabin width (in.): 42
Cabin height (in.): 50
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 700
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed, 8,000 ft. (kts.):
75% power: 188
65% power: 184
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 798
65% power: 830
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 27.3
65% power: 23.7
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 4 hrs. 42 mins.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 73
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1693
Service ceiling (ft.): 19,300
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1400
Landing ground roll (ft.): 1467

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