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)