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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.
Market Stats
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
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Total Variable Cost (100 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $249.60
Cost Per Mile = $1.36
$24,960.01
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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
Also Consider
BEECHCRAFT E55 Baron (1970 - 1982)
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
)