Beechcraft 58P Baron
The Beech 58P Baron was manufactured from 1976 to 1985, serial numbers TJ3 through TJ497, therefore, a total of 495 were sold.
It is a pressurized twin-engine, piston turbocharged aircraft configured as a cantilever low-wing aircraft with a conventional tail. Distinguishing features are: retractable landing gear, variable pitch propellers. Model 58P Baron seats up to 5 passengers and 1 pilot.
Specifications
Exterior Dimensions
Wing span: 37 ft 10 in
Length: 29 ft 11 in
Height: 9 ft 2 in
Interior Dimensions
Cabin length: 12 ft 7 in
Max width: 3 ft 6 in
Max height: 4 ft 2 in
Cabin volume: 45 cu.ft.
Weights
Max TO weight: 6,100 lb (1976-1978) 6,200 lbs (1978-1985)
Empty Weight: 4,026 lbs
Maximum Payload: 2,155 lbs (1976-1978) 2,220 lbs (1978-1985)
Fuel capacity: 166 gallons standard 194 gallons long range optional
Engine
Manufacturer: Continental Motors
Model: TSIO-520LB (1976-1978 sn TK1-84) / TSIO-520WB (1979-1985 sn TK85-151)
Horsepower: 310 / 325 hp
Overhaul (HT): 1400hr/1600hr TBO or 12 years
Standard Avionics
Digital Nav/Coms
3 axis autopilot (KFC200)
Color Radar, GS, DME, ADF
ADS-B In/Out
History
In 1976, the turbocharged Baron 58TC and pressurized Baron 58P were introduced. These variants were powered by turbocharged Continental TIO-520s of 310–325 hp (230–240 kW), had an increased 6100–6200 lb (about 2800 kg) gross weight, and were certified under FAR23 with a new type certificate. The Baron 58P/58TC models were capable of cruising at 200 knots (370 km/h) at 8000 ft (2400 m) and 220 knots (410 km/h) at 20000 ft (6100 m), and were typically equipped with 190 US gallon (719 L) fuel tanks.
A big change in panel/system layout on 58/58TC/58P occurred in 1984, including relocating throttle, gear, flap, propeller and mixture controls to industry-standard positions.
The 58P was discontinued in 1985.
ENGINES:
- 1976 – 1978 (TJ-1 through TJ-168) – Continental TSIO-520LB (310 hp):
- 1979 – 1985 (ITJ-169 through TJ-497) – Continental TSIO-520WB (325 hp)
FEATURES
1976 – 1983 TJ-1 through TJ-435, TJ-437 through TJ-443:
- Single, throw-over control yoke
- Throttles in the center of the power quadrant, props left mixtures right
- Gear handle on right, flap on left
1984 – 1985 TJ-436, TJ-444 through TJ-497
- Dual flight controls
- Throttles at the left of the power quadrant, props center mixtures right
- Gear handle on left, flap on right
- Small “turbine style” engine gauges
Performance
1976 58P
- Horsepower: 2 x 310 HP
- Best Cruise Speed: 207 KIAS
- Best Range (i): 1,104 NM
- Fuel Burn @ 75%: 38.0 GPH
- Stall Speed: 79 KIAS
- Rate of climb: 1,424 FPM
- Rate of climb (1 engine out): 205 FPM
- Ceiling: 25,000 FT
- Ceiling (1 engine out): 13,220 FT
- Takeoff distance: 1,654 FT
- Landing distance: 1,471 FT
- Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle: 2,761 FT
- Landing distance over 50ft obstacle: 2,498 FT
1977-1978 58P
- Horsepower: 2 x 310 HP
- Best Cruise Speed: 214 KIAS
- Best Range (i): 1,130 NM
- Fuel Burn @ 75%: 38.0 GPH
- Stall Speed: 79 KIAS
- Rate of climb: 1,529 FPM
- Rate of climb (1 engine out): 204 FPM
- Ceiling: 25,000 FT
- Ceiling (1 engine out): 14,400 FT
- Takeoff distance: 1,480 FT
- Landing distance: 1,471 FT
- Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle: 2,376 FT
- Landing distance over 50ft obstacle: 2,498 FT
1979-1986 58P
- Horsepower: 2 x 325 HP
- Best Cruise Speed: 232 KIAS
- Best Range (i): 1,013 NM
- Fuel Burn @ 75%: 46.0 GPH
- Stall Speed: 78 KIAS
- Rate of climb: 1,475 FPM
- Rate of climb (1 engine out): 223 FPM
- Ceiling: 25,000 FT
- Ceiling (1 engine out): 12,220 FT
- Takeoff distance: 1,555 FT
- Landing distance: 1,378 FT
- Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle: 2,643 FT
- Landing distance over 50ft obstacle: 2,427 FT
