BE55 Flight planning
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There are a few variations of the BE55.
The normal B55 uses IO-470's with a TAS of around 170kts from memory. The E55 is the demon, using IO-520 (same as BE58) with F/F of 120l/hr. 190-200KTAS on some E55's is not uncommon.
The normal B55 uses IO-470's with a TAS of around 170kts from memory. The E55 is the demon, using IO-520 (same as BE58) with F/F of 120l/hr. 190-200KTAS on some E55's is not uncommon.
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I know a 55 with two 550's on it. Was getting a TAS of 210kts. Infact it was so fast, the engineers reckon the 550's were responisble for all the fuel that started to leak out beneath the wing!
I know a 55 with two 550's on it.
Test bed for Duke engines (Turbo 541 Lycos @ 380hp/side)
Fast as a C90.
I know a 55 with two 550's on it. Was getting a TAS of 210kts. Infact it was so fast, the engineers reckon the 550's were responisble for all the fuel that started to leak out beneath the wing!
Any Bonanza/Baron owner knows the pain
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B55-95
Lots of possible engines/props now for B series from 260hp up.
With IO 470L's and new 3 blade props, 90l/hour and 160 IAS at 8000 ft. from MTOW 2304kg but individual aircraft vary a lot. Not tried running lean of peak (no accurate engine guages)
515 litres is probably useable, I've used 480 litres and there was a good 1/2 hour left, but who needs bravery...
Using Jepperen Flitestar, planning is accurate. Reglular 3 hour sectors are within 10litres and 2 minutes using basic met info.
A great aeroplane, comfortable, stable, solid and beautifully engineered
With IO 470L's and new 3 blade props, 90l/hour and 160 IAS at 8000 ft. from MTOW 2304kg but individual aircraft vary a lot. Not tried running lean of peak (no accurate engine guages)
515 litres is probably useable, I've used 480 litres and there was a good 1/2 hour left, but who needs bravery...
Using Jepperen Flitestar, planning is accurate. Reglular 3 hour sectors are within 10litres and 2 minutes using basic met info.
A great aeroplane, comfortable, stable, solid and beautifully engineered