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

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Performance specifications

Horsepower:

2 x 260 HP

Best Cruise Speed:

196 KIAS

Best Range (i):

763 NM

Fuel Burn @ 75%:

27.3 GPH

Stall Speed:

68 KIAS

Rate of climb:

1,670 FPM

Rate of climb (1 engine out):

320 FPM

Ceiling:

19,700 FT

Ceiling (1 engine out):

7,000 FT

Takeoff distance:

910 FT

Landing distance:

840 FT

Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle:

1,225 FT

Landing distance over 50ft obstacle:

1,370 FT

Weights

Gross Weight:

5,000 LBS

Empty Weight:

3,075 LBS

Fuel capacity:

112 GAL

Ownership Costs 1965

Total Cost of Ownership:

$32,158.69

Total Fixed Cost

$11,791.31

Annual inspection cost:

$2,730.00

Storage:

$840.00

Weather service:

$604.89

Insurance:

$3,218.84

Refurbishing and modernization:

$726.81

Depreciation:

$3,670.77

Total Variable Cost (81.6 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $249.60
Cost Per Mile = $1.27

$20,367.37

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