Beechcraft Baron 58

Beechcraft · United States · first flew 1969 · light aircraft

The Beechcraft Baron 58 is a light twin-piston, low-wing aircraft known for its solid handling and roomy six-seat cabin.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	2 × piston, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	9.09 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Spot it by:

Twin wing-mounted piston engines
Double rear cabin doors
Swept vertical tail

Identify it by the two wing-mounted piston engines on a low wing with retractable gear and the double rear cabin doors on the right. A swept fin and the long six-seat nose distinguish it from earlier short-body Barons.

Specifications

The Beechcraft Baron 58 has a length of 9.09 m (30 ft).
It has a wingspan of 11.53 m (38 ft).
Its maximum speed is 370 km/h (230 mph).
Typical crew: 1-2 pilots + up to 5 passengers.

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History

Introduced for model year 1969, the Baron 58 was developed from the Baron 55 with a ten-inch fuselage stretch and a higher gross weight. Its longer cabin and double rear doors made it popular for charter and cargo, and it remains in production as the glass-cockpit G58 with Continental engines.

Variants

The line includes the base 58, the pressurised turbocharged 58P, the unpressurised turbocharged 58TC and the current Garmin G1000-equipped G58. Engine choices span Continental IO-520 and IO-550 units.

Where you'll see it

In the UK the Baron 58 serves twin-engine training, private ownership and light charter from regional airfields. Its capability and load-carrying make it a long-standing choice for pilots building multi-engine time.

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