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1978 - 1982 BEECHCRAFT B55 Baron

Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The B55 Baron seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.

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PAPI™ Price Estimate


(as of Jan. 1, 2024):

$191,682


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Performance specifications


Horsepower:

2 x 260 HP

Best Cruise Speed:

184 KIAS

Best Range (i):

739 NM

Fuel Burn @ 75%:

27.3 GPH

Stall Speed:

73 KIAS

Rate of climb:

1,693 FPM

Rate of climb (1 engine out):

397 FPM

Ceiling:

19,300 FT

Ceiling (1 engine out):

6,400 FT

Takeoff distance:

1,400 FT

Landing distance:

1,467 FT

Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle:

2,154 FT

Landing distance over 50ft obstacle:

2,148 FT


Weights


Gross Weight:

5,100 LBS

Empty Weight:

3,236 LBS

Fuel capacity:

100 GAL


Ownership Costs 1978


Total Cost of Ownership:

$37,551.57

Total Fixed Cost

$12,591.56

Annual inspection cost:

$2,730.00

Storage:

$840.00

Weather service:

$604.89

Insurance:

$3,358.55

Refurbishing and modernization:

$766.73

Depreciation:

$4,291.39

Total Variable Cost (100 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $249.60
Cost Per Mile = $1.36

$24,960.01

Fuel cost per hour:
(27.3 gallons/hr @ $5.40/gal)

$147.42

Oil cost per hour:

$5.03

Overhaul reserves:

$31.46

Hourly maintenance:

$40.95

Misc: landing, parking, supplies,
catering, etc

$24.74


Engine (x2)


Manufacturer:

Cont Motor

Model:

IO-470-L

Horsepower:

260 HP

Overhaul (HT):

1,500 Hrs

Years before overhaul:

12

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BEECHCRAFT E55 Baron (1970 - 1982)

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Typical Price: $205,983.00
Total Cost of Ownership: $40,084.31
Best Cruise: 195 KIAS ( 11 )
Best Range: 934 NM ( 195 )
Fuelburn: 31.0 GPH ( 3.7 )

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