Beechcraft 55 Baron Model Guide
Beechcraft 55 Baron · Model Guide
Overview
The Beechcraft 55 Baron is a twin-engine piston aircraft built from 1961 to 1982, seating 4 to 6. The E55 handbook lists two Continental IO-520-C engines at 285 hp each, a 5300 lb maximum takeoff weight and 100 gal usable fuel in the standard system. The family includes the D55, D55A, D95A, E55, E55A and E95. Figures below come from the E55 handbook and a BE55 checklist, so check the POH for your serial number.
- Handbooks are serial-specific: the E55 covers TE-938 and TE-943 thru TE-1083; the 95-B55 covers TC-1608 thru TC-2002.
- The E55 is limited to 5300 lb at takeoff. The E55A reduced-gross configuration is limited to 4990 lb.
- Usable fuel is 100 gal standard, or 136 or 166 gal with optional systems. 100LL is preferred; 100 is the minimum grade.
- The inspection guide requires a complete inspection every 12 months, plus altimeter and transponder tests every 24 months.
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Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 50 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 285
- Max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 5,324
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 5,300
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 5,300
- Usable fuel optional (gal) ·
- 136
- Usable fuel standard (gal) ·
- 100
- E55a max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 4,990
- Usable fuel largest option (gal) ·
- 166
Performance
- Family max range (nm) ·
- 1,100
- Family max cruise speed (kt) ·
- 188
- Family max service ceiling (ft) ·
- 21,000
V-speeds
- VA_KTS ·
- 156
- VS_KTS ·
- 76
- VLE_KTS ·
- 153
- VNE_KTS ·
- 223
- VNO_KTS ·
- 182
- VS0_KTS ·
- 72
- VMCA_KTS ·
- 80
- VFE_FLAPS_30_KTS ·
- 122
Weight & balance
- E55 max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 5,324
- E55a max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 5,014
- E55 max landing weight (lb) ·
- 5,300
- E55 max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 5,300
- E55a max landing weight (lb) ·
- 4,990
- E55a max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 4,990
How many seats does the Beechcraft 55 Baron have?
The Beechcraft 55 Baron seats 4 to 6 people, and it was built from 1961 to 1982.
What engines does the Beechcraft 55 Baron E55 use?
The E55 handbook lists two Continental IO-520-C fuel-injected, air-cooled six-cylinder engines. Each is rated at 285 hp at 2700 rpm. Propellers are Hartzell or McCauley, 2- or 3-blade.
How much fuel does the Beechcraft 55 Baron E55 carry?
The standard system holds 106 gal total and 100 gal usable. Optional systems hold 142 gal total (136 usable) or 172 gal total (166 usable). 100LL is preferred.
How fast and far does the Beechcraft 55 Baron fly?
For the Beechcraft 55 Baron family, the registry shows up to 188 kt cruise, 1100 nm range and a 21000 ft service ceiling. These are family maxima, not figures for every variant.
What is the Beechcraft 55 Baron Model Guide?
The Beechcraft 55 Baron Model Guide is a model guide for the Beechcraft 55 Baron, dated 2026.
What year was the Beechcraft 55 Baron Model Guide published?
The Beechcraft 55 Baron Model Guide — the Beechcraft 55 Baron model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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Space and loading (E55 handbook)
The cabin is 11 ft 9 in long, 4 ft 2 in high and 3 ft 6 in wide. The entrance door is 37 in x 36 in. Baggage space is 35 cu ft in the main cabin, 10 cu ft in the extended aft compartment and 18 cu ft in the nose. Each engine holds 12 quarts of oil.
Inspection and modifications
The long-form guide covers Baron 55, 56TC and 58 airplanes. Intervals should never be exceeded by more than 10 hours, and humid or cold, damp climates may need more frequent inspections. Ask about STCs. Hartzell fluid anti-ice propellers are not approved on E55/E55A aircraft with air conditioning, which use J3YF extended-hub propellers. Vortex generators need a preflight check for missing units.
Checkout and model differences
The American Bonanza Society checkout guide covers the 95-55 through G58 and urges a Beech-knowledgeable instructor. Checklists differ by model. The A55 checklist gives rotate at 80 KIAS and gear down below 143 KIAS. The BE55 checklist gives rotate at 75 KIAS and gear extension below 153 KIAS. Use the POH for the specific airplane.
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Safety notes
- Manual gear extension (A55 guide): slow to 100-120 kts, pull the landing gear motor circuit breaker, lower the gear lever, then hand crank.
- Engine failure after liftoff but before gear retraction, below Vmc: land straight ahead. After gear retraction: continue, pitch for Vyse 100 kts, fly straight, secure the failed engine.
- Pilots new to Barons should fly with a Beech-knowledgeable instructor. A checklist is a guide, not a substitute for the POH.
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Full document text
Beechcraft 55 Baron Model Guide The Beechcraft 55 Baron is a twin-engine piston aircraft built from 1961 to 1982, seating 4 to 6. The E55 handbook lists two Continental IO-520-C engines at 285 hp each, a 5300 lb maximum takeoff weight and 100 gal usable fuel in the standard system. The family includes the D55, D55A, D95A, E55, E55A and E95. Figures below come from the E55 handbook and a BE55 checklist, so check the POH for your serial number. • Handbooks are serial-specific: the E55 covers TE-938 and TE-943 thru TE-1083; the 95-B55 covers TC-1608 thru TC-2002. • The E55 is limited to 5300 lb at takeoff. The E55A reduced-gross configuration is limited to 4990 lb. • Usable fuel is 100 gal standard, or 136 or 166 gal with optional systems. 100LL is preferred; 100 is the minimum grade. • The inspection guide requires a complete inspection every 12 months, plus altimeter and transponder tests every 24 months. Space and loading (E55 handbook) The cabin is 11 ft 9 in long, 4 ft 2 in high and 3 ft 6 in wide. The entrance door is 37 in x 36 in. Baggage space is 35 cu ft in the main cabin, 10 cu ft in the extended aft compartment and 18 cu ft in the nose. Each engine holds 12 quarts of oil. Inspection and modifications The long-form guide covers Baron 55, 56TC and 58 airplanes. Intervals should never be exceeded by more than 10 hours, and humid or cold, damp climates may need more frequent inspections. Ask about STCs. Hartzell fluid anti-ice propellers are not approved on E55/E55A aircraft with air conditioning, which use J3YF extended-hub propellers. Vortex generators need a preflight check for missing units. Checkout and model differences The American Bonanza Society checkout guide covers the 95-55 through G58 and urges a Beech-knowledgeable instructor. Checklists differ by model. The A55 checklist gives rotate at 80 KIAS and gear down below 143 KIAS. The BE55 checklist gives rotate at 75 KIAS and gear extension below 153 KIAS. Use the POH for the specific airplane. Safety notes: • Manual gear extension (A55 guide): slow to 100-120 kts, pull the landing gear motor circuit breaker, lower the gear lever, then hand crank. • Engine failure after liftoff but before gear retraction, below Vmc: land straight ahead. After gear retraction: continue, pitch for Vyse 100 kts, fly straight, secure the failed engine. • Pilots new to Barons should fly with a Beech-knowledgeable instructor. A checklist is a guide, not a substitute for the POH.