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The G58 features the Garmin G1000 NXi fully-integrated, digital avionics suite that keeps the Beechcraft at the forefront of the lightweight, twin-engine segment of the market. (TEXTRON AVIATION)
of about 8,000 feet. Flying at 18,000 feet, the 58P’s cabin altitude was 7,700 feet and increased to 10,000 feet at
a cruising altitude of 21,200 feet.
At 25,000 feet, the 58P cruised at 213 knots and at that altitude with 190 gallons of useable fuel, could fly 1,086 nautical miles. Rate of climb (two engines) at sea level was 1,413 feet per minute (fpm), while rate of climb with one engine inoperative (sea level) was 205 fpm decreasing to 172 fpm at an altitude of 5,000 feet. Maximum takeoff weight was 6,100 pounds with a useful load of 2,155 pounds (standard-equipped airplane). Pneumatic deice systems for the wings, empennage and propellers were standard. Base price of the Model 58P during the 1976 model year was $200,750, and 83 units were built beginning with serial number TJ-3.
For the 1979 model year the 58P received upgraded engines – Continental TSIO-520-WB each rated at 325 horsepower (serial numbers TJ-169-TJ-234 were approved for installation of the new engine, except for TJ- 210). Maximum speed increased slightly to 261 knots (300 mph).
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