TYPE: Re-engined Beechcraft B55 Baron.
CUSTOMERS: About 250 President 600 conversions delivered.
DESIGN FEATURES: Conversion includes 224 kW (300 hp) Teledyne Continental IO-520-E flat-six engines, driving three-blade propellers. Dimensions unchanged; empty weight increased by about 14 kg (30 lb).
WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS:
- Max T-O weight: 2,313 kg (5,100 lb)
- Max power loading: 5.16 kg/kW (8.5 lb/hp)
PERFORMANCE (at max T-O weight):
- Max cruising speed, 75% power: 203 knots (376 km/h; 233 mph)
- Cruising speed, 65% power: 193 knots (357 km/h; 222 mph)
- Stalling speed, wheels and flaps down: 66 knots (123 km h; 76 mph)
- Max rate of climb at S/L: 823 m (2,700 ft)/min
- Service ceiling: 5,940 m (19,500 ft)
- T-O to 15 m (50 ft): 497 m (1,631 ft)
- Landing from 15 m (50 ft): unchanged
- Range with max fuel, 45 min reserves: 1,050 nm (1,944 km; 1,208 miles)