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1968 Beech Baron D55
Starts from the median asking price of 53 comparable Beechcraft 55 series listings ($175,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (60% of comps) +5.5%
- Autopilot (79% of comps) +0.6%
- ADS-B (75% of comps) +0.6%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 120 FAA-registered +2.9%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft D55 BARON |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS530W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Century III |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PMA6000 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
1968 D55 Baron with IO-550C Raw Power STC Upgrade. GNS530W, 2 x GI-275, GTX330ES, Century 3, JPI-790, GAMIjectors, and more. Near 2,000# Useful load. 136 gallon fuel. ~200 kt cruise
Modifications
Back 12 Photos $64,000 Asking Price is for 1/3 Equity Share 1968 Beech Baron D55 / IO-550C S/N: TE-455 R/N: N18MD 5,334 Total Hours California, United States Compare Email to Friend Date Listed: Aug 26, 2026 Highlights Summary 1968 D55 Baron with IO-550C Raw Power STC Upgrade GNS530W, 2 x GI-275, GTX330ES, Century 3, JPI-790, GAMIjectors, and more Near 2,000# Useful load. 136 gallon fuel. ~200 kt cruise Airframe & Power Systems Information Total Hours 5,334 Total Hours Engines Loc. Make Model Serial# SMOH L CMI IO-550C 684240 428 R 271786-R 0 Fresh RHE by Western Skyways Jan 2026. Under 3 Year Warranty Propellers Make Model Hartzell OEM Maintenance & Condition Annual Due Apr 30, 2027 Complete Logs Yes Hangared Yes Click here for Additional Information Avionics Garmin GNS-530W WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM Dual Garmin GI-275 ADI/HSI+AP in Backup Configuration Garmin GTX 330ES ADS-B Out Mode S Transponder Shadin Digiflo-L Twin Fuel Totalizer with 530 W Interface Garmin Flightstream 210 Stratux ADS-B In Permanently Mounted/Hardwired PS Engineering PMA6000 Audio Panel Century III Autopilot with GPSS, Glideslope Auto-capture, and Auto-trim Monroy Traffic Watch ATD-300 Artex 406Mhz ELT TKM MX-170C NAV/COMM BF Goodrich WX-900 Stormscope JPI 790 Color Twin Engine Monitor + FF + GPS AirGizmo Dock with Garmin 496 Hardwired to Aircraft (power + XM Audio) Astro-tech LC2 Digital Chronometer Dual Yoke with Co-pilot PTT Switch Optional Equipment BAS 4-Point Inertial-reel Shoulder Harnesses 3/8" Speedslope Windshield Alcohol Propeller System Onboard 5-Place Oxygen Fluorosilicone Fuel Cap O-rings GAMIjector Fuel Injectors LED Taxi and Landing Lights Tail and Belly Strobes Contact Information Contact: Mike Brannigan Phone: 503-395-8380 All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice An Important Note About Buying An Aircraft Aircraft Shopper Online takes internet fraud very seriously. Before completing any transaction, please review our fraud prevention guidelines to protect yourself. Read our Fraud Alert → Report This Ad Listed By Mike Brannigan Location Not listed Website Not listed Contact the seller for availability and additional aircraft information. Contact Seller More listings from Mike Brannigan Finance Calculator $475 Est. monthly payment Down payment 20% · $12,800 Loan term 15 years Interest rate 7.50% Loan amount $51,200 Total interest $34,233 View Detailed Calculator Get Pre-Approved For illustrative purposes only. Actual rates and terms may vary.
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft D55 Baron
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft D55 Baron (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 550 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 200 kts · 230 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 596.0 / 868.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The D55 Baron seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N18MD. More flight tracking ›
