Aircraft overview

The Beechcraft Baron 58 is the long fuselage, six seat member of the Beechcraft Baron piston twin family. Introduced for the 1970 model year, it was developed from the earlier Baron 55 with a longer cabin, rear cabin doors and improved utility for business and personal transport. It sits in the light twin category, typically flown by owner pilots, charter operators and corporate flight departments that want piston twin redundancy, respectable speed and access to shorter general aviation airports. The Beechcraft Baron 58 matters in the used market because it combines a proven airframe with a broad support network and many decades of production history.

Performance & specifications

Typical cruise performance for a normally aspirated Beechcraft Baron 58 is around 190 to 200 knots, depending on altitude, engine variant, loading and power setting. Later G58 aircraft are commonly quoted at about 202 knots maximum cruise. Published maximum range for the G58 is about 1,480 nautical miles under favorable long range cruise conditions, while real trip planning is usually more conservative. Useful load is commonly in the 1,500 lb class, varying by equipment and empty weight. Service ceiling for the G58 is published at 20,688 feet. Power is provided by two Continental fuel injected six cylinder engines, with later aircraft using Continental IO 550 C engines rated at 300 hp each.

Cabin & avionics

The Beechcraft Baron 58 has seating for up to six, with a club style rear cabin arrangement common on many aircraft and large aft cabin doors that help with passenger access and baggage loading. The cabin is compact compared with turboprops, but practical for regional trips with four adults and baggage when weight and balance are managed carefully. Avionics vary widely by year. Older aircraft often left the factory with analog instruments and Bendix/King radios, many now upgraded with Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, digital engine monitors, ADS B and modern autopilots. The factory Beechcraft Baron G58 introduced an integrated Garmin G1000 glass cockpit, with later examples available with G1000 NXi.

Buying & value

Buyers comparing used Beechcraft Baron 58 aircraft should focus on engine time, propeller time, corrosion history, landing gear condition, fuel system maintenance, complete logbooks and the quality of avionics upgrades. Training history and evidence of disciplined engine management are also important, since operating costs are closer to complex twin standards than single engine piston ownership. Common market distinctions include earlier Baron 58 models, pressurized 58P and turbocharged 58TC variants, plus the later G58 with glass cockpit and 300 hp engines. On PlaneFox, current Beechcraft Baron 58 asking prices average about EUR 401,000, with listings ranging from about EUR 87,000 to EUR 1,160,000, reflecting age, avionics, engine status and variant.