Beechcraft 1958 D50A Twin Bonanza

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Key Takeaways:

The article details the specifications for the 1958 Beechcraft D50A Twin Bonanza, a twin-engine aircraft powered by Lycoming GO-480G2D6 engines, each delivering 295 horsepower.
It has a gross weight of 6300 lbs, a useful load of 2210 lbs, and a seating capacity for 7 individuals, along with a 500 lb baggage capacity.
Key performance figures include a cruise speed of approximately 203 knots at 75% power, a maximum range of 825 nautical miles (at 65% power), and a two-engine service ceiling of 20,000 feet.

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Beechcraft 1958 D50A Twin Bonanza

Engine make/model:

Lyc. GO-480G2D6

Horsepower:

295

TBO hours:

1400

Fuel type:

100LL

Propeller:

Const. spd.

Landing Gear type:

Tri./Retr.

Gross weight (lbs.):

6300

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

4090

Useful load (lbs.):

2210

Fuel (gals.):

134

Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.):

624

Oil capacity (qts.):

Wingspan:

45 ft. 3 in.

Overall length:

31 ft. 6.5 in.

Height:

11 ft. 4 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

277

Seating capacity:

Cabin width (in.):

Cabin height (in.):

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

500

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed, 8,000 ft. (kts.):

75% power:

203

65% power:

201

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

N/A

65% power:

825

Fuel consumption (gph):

70% power:

65% power:

Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr reserve):

4 hrs. 6 mins.

Stall speed (gear, flaps down)(knots):

Best rate of climb:

two engines (fpm):

1450

one engine (fpm):

300

Service ceiling (ft.):

two engines (fpm):

20,000

one engine (fpm):

7000

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

905

Landing ground roll (ft.):

700