Beechcraft Baron B55
N500GM
Systems
A deep dive into every system aboard N500GM — from the Pilot's Operating Handbook to the full Garmin glass cockpit suite. Know your aircraft before you fly it.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Know the
Numbers
The Beechcraft Baron B55 Pilot's Operating Handbook is the authoritative reference for all normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures. Every pilot flying N500GM is expected to be thoroughly familiar with its contents.
Below are key performance figures from the POH. V-speeds, weight limits, and engine data are highlighted for quick reference. Always refer to the current, approved POH aboard the aircraft as the primary source.
View Baron B55 POHKey V-Speeds & Performance Data
Primary Flight Display
Garmin G500 TXi
The G500 TXi is the centerpiece of N500GM's instrument panel. This 10.6-inch touchscreen primary flight display combines attitude, airspeed, altitude, synthetic terrain, traffic, and weather into a single, intuitive interface — giving you the complete picture at a glance.
Installed PFD
G500 TXi — Synthetic Vision Active
System Specifications
Navigation & Comms
Garmin
GTN 750
The GTN 750 is N500GM's primary navigator and communication radio — a 7-inch touchscreen GPS/NAV/COMM that manages your entire route from departure through the missed approach.
Fully integrated with the GFC 600 autopilot via roll steering, the GTN 750 provides precision WAAS/LPV guidance and hands-off leg sequencing from wheels-up to touchdown.
Full Moving Map
High-resolution moving map with airspace, terrain, obstacles, and weather overlays. See exactly where you are relative to your route at all times.
RNAV / LPV Approaches
Full WAAS GPS with LPV approach capability down to 200 ft DH — ILS equivalents at thousands of airports without the ground equipment.
Integrated Comms
16-watt VHF comm radio built in. Tune frequencies directly from the touchscreen or flight plan. No separate radio head required.
Weather & Traffic
ADS-B FIS-B weather and TIS-B traffic displayed directly on the 750 — METARs, TAFs, PIREPs, winds aloft, and nexrad all in one view.
Full Procedure Database
Jeppesen NavData database includes all SIDs, STARs, holds, airways, and approach procedures. Simply select and load — no manual entry.
Bluetooth & Flight Stream
Pairs with Garmin Pilot and ForeFlight via Flight Stream for two-way flight plan transfer — load your route on your tablet, push to the box.
Installed Navigator
GTN 750 — WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM
Quick Reference
Installed System
Garmin GFC 600
Digital Flight Control System
Autopilot
Garmin GFC 600
N500GM is equipped with the Garmin GFC 600 digital flight control system — fully integrated with the G500 TXi and GTN 750, dramatically reducing workload on long IMC flights and precision approaches.