1961 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Beechcraft B55 BARON listings ($193,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -7 vs comparable listings -10.5%
- Airframe time -1,157 hr vs comps +2.3%
- Garmin GTN 750 (10% of comps) +18.0%
- Autopilot (80% of comps) +0.6%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 53 FAA-registered +3.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft B55 BARON |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,550 hrs |
| Engine time | 978 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Century IV |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description If you are looking for a super clean, safe, and lightning-fast light twin, this 1961 Beechcraft Baron 95-55 is it. This aircraft trims out perfectly and flies true. It's an absolute cross-country machine delivering incredible numbers: 201 kts TAS @ 27 gph or pull it back to an efficient 181 kts @ 23 gph. With a super clean airframe, zero corrosion, and no known damage history, this Baron has been meticulously cared for. Its recent annual was completed in August 2026 by the renowned Beechcraft guru Top Standard, meaning it is completely ready to go. The original paint and interior still present incredibly well, proving how well-sheltered and loved this plane has been. The Engines & Airframe: • Left Engine: 1,120 SMOH (Since Major Overhaul) • Right Engine: 330 SMOH • Airframe Status: 3,700 Hours Total Time. Super clean, tight, and completely straight. Incredible Next-Gen Garmin Panel: • Garmin GTN 750 Touchscreen Navigator • Four (4) Garmin GI-275s configured for ADI, HSI, Left-side flight instruments, and Right-side EIS (Engine Information System) • Garmin GTX 345 Transponder (Full ADS-B In/Out capability) • Century IV Autopilot - Freshly overhauled and dialed in by the experts at Autopilot Central • King KX-155 Nav/Com backup Safety & Modern Upgrades: • New BAS front shoulder harnesses for maximum pilot and copilot safety • New dual yoke installation • High-visibility LED landing and taxi lights Trade Opportunities: This is NOT a distress or estate sale-the owner is simply ready for a new mission profile. Open to trades! Looking specifically for a Carbon Cub or a Big Engine Cessna 182. Tagline: Load up the family, dial in the Century IV, and watch the miles melt away. Serious trade offers and inquiries only Super clean airframe, zero corrosion, and no known damage history, this Baron has been meticulously cared for. Its recent annual was completed in August 2026 by the renowned Beechcraft guru Top Standard, meaning it is completely ready to go. The original paint and interior still present incredibly well, proving how well-sheltered and loved this plane has been.
Modifications
• Left Engine: 1,120 SMOH • Right Engine: 330 SMOH
Avionics
• Garmin GTN 750 Touchscreen Navigator • Four (4) Garmin GI-275s configured for ADI, HSI, Left-side flight instruments, and Right-side EIS (Engine Information System) • Garmin GTX 345 Transponder (Full ADS-B In/Out capability) • Century IV Autopilot - Freshly overhauled and dialed in by the experts at Autopilot Central • King KX-155 Nav/Com backup
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft B55 BARON lands versus other Beechcraft B55 BARON listings on fyiAero.
Price
48th pct$175k · 48th percentile of 33 listings
Airframe time
32nd pct3,550 hours total (TTAF) · 32nd percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
61st pct978 hours since major overhaul · 61st percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
19th pct188 hours since major overhaul · 19th percentile of 31 listings
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Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft B55 Baron
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Performance & dimensions
| Range | 763 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 196 kts · 226 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 910.0 / 840.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The B55 Baron seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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