95-B55 (T42A)

Seats: 7 7
Power: 260 hp194 kW
Cruise: 180 kt333 km/h
US register: 773 aircraft773 aircraft

About the 95-B55 (T42A)

The Beech 95-B55 (T42A) is a twin-engine, type-certificated low-wing monoplane designed and built in the United States. Capable of seating six individuals, this piston-powered aircraft suits business travel and multi-engine flight training. The layout utilizes a pair of horizontally opposed engines mounted on the wings.

Developed as a direct evolution of the Travel Air, the design incorporated fuselage elements from one company model and tail surfaces from another. Engineers streamlined the engine cowlings and installed six-cylinder powerplants to create a true twin-engine counterpart to the manufacturer's popular single-engine line. Introduced in the early 1960s, the aircraft enjoyed a long production run before plans were laid out to wind down manufacturing while maintaining ongoing parts support.

Engines fitted

733 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Continental IO-470	260 hp	695
Continental O-470	230 hp	30
Continental IO-520	285 hp	6
Continental IO-200	115 hp	2

This page covers the Beechcraft 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-B55B (T42A), 95-C55, 95-C55A, 95-C55TC, BEECH 95-B55: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

B55 · 2 × Continental IO-470-L

Dimensions

Length: 28 ft 0 in 8.53 m8.53 m 28 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 37 ft 0 in 11.28 m11.28 m 37 ft 0 in
Wing area: 199 sq ft 18.5 m²18.5 m² 199 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 3,156 lb 1,432 kg1,432 kg 3,156 lb
Max take-off weight: 5,100 lb 2,313 kg2,313 kg 5,100 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 180 kt 333 km/h333 km/h 180 kt
Max speed: 205 kt 380 km/h380 km/h 205 kt
Stall speed: 73 kt 135 km/h135 km/h 73 kt
Range: 942 nm 1,745 km1,745 km 942 nm
Service ceiling: 19,700 ft 6,005 m6,005 m 19,700 ft
Rate of climb: 1,670 ft/min 8.5 m/s8.5 m/s 1,670 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: 2 × Continental IO-470-L
Engine power: 260 hp 194 kW194 kW 260 hp

Capacity

Seats: 7

Manufacturer: Beechcraft
Country: United States
On the US register: 773
Registered in: United States
Official website: beechcraft.txtav.com

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95-B55 (T42A) running costs

$484 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$17,894	$22,878	$26,790
Oil	$416	$520	$676
Engine overhaul reserve	$6,667	$7,917	$10,384
Propeller overhaul reserve	$1,833	$2,167	$2,500
Annual inspection and maintenance	$5,000	$7,000	$9,000
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$1,290	$1,660	$2,030

Total	$36,100	$48,442	$60,980
Per hour	$361	$484	$610