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1968 BEECHCRAFT 55 BARON
Starts from the median asking price of 16 comparable Beechcraft 55 BARON listings ($160,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -2,363 hr vs comps +4.7%
- Engine time -100 hr vs comps +1.4%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (25% of comps) +15.0%
- Autopilot (69% of comps) +0.9%
- No ADS-B (56% of comps have one) -1.5%
- Market supply: 38 for sale of 775 FAA-registered +0.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft 55 BARON |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,760 hrs |
| Engine time | 625 SFOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi |
| Avionics / Flight display / EFIS | ASA G1000 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Garmin GFC 600 |
Engines & propellers
Right engine
- Time since major overhaul
- 970 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description This 1968 Baron 55 is an awesome find! The airframe is very low with less than 2800 hours total time. It has been hangared, meticulously maintained down to the smallest detail and it comes with a complete set of original logs. The engines are low to newer mid-time, have been well cared for and are running perfectly. The plane is IFR equipped with an updated Garmin panel with no expenses spared. If you are a discriminating buyer who appreciated attention to detail, and are looking for a safe, highly capable machine for traveling, this is a great opportunity. At this price, it will not be available for very long, so be sure to contact us right away! Very Low Total Time, Clean, Well-maintained, Retired Airline Captain Owned, Recent Garmin Upgardes including 750xi, Dual G5's and GFC600, Beautiful Paint, Ready to Fly Anywhere! A visual inspection of the aircraft shows no signs of any damage or repairs. The logbooks are original, complete, well-organized, comprehensive and legible. There aircraft has no known damage or repairs.
Modifications
Continental IO-470-L s/n: 1035504 SFOH: 625 Continental IO0470-L s/n: 08192658-71-L-R SMOH: 970
Avionics
Engine Heater Pilot Push to talk Tow bar Copilot Push to Talk Fire Extinguisher Spin on oil filters All new wood flooring 5 ply Russian Birchwood Garmin 750Xi Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot Dual Garmin G5's Garmin GSI Landing Gear Motor replaced All Cables in the Throttle Quadrant Replaced Left Aileron Replaced Both magnesium elevator assemblies replaced with aluminum New 406 ELT which provides exact location of the aircraft with Garmin 750 Xi if activated All STC's complied with an up to date Hartzell Tri-Bladed Props Right engine mixture control unit rebuilt Right prop governor rebuilt Rosen Sun Visors 4 new fuel bladders G1000 STC California Fuel All interior & exterior lights are LED's. Heated Pitot
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft 55 BARON lands versus other Beechcraft 55 BARON listings on fyiAero.
Price
71st pct$240k · 71st percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
24th pct2,760 hours total (TTAF) · 24th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
35th pct625 engine hours · 35th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
62nd pct970 hours since major overhaul · 62nd percentile of 16 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft 55 Baron
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft 55 Baron (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 745 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 191 kts · 220 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1255.0 / 1250.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 55 Baron seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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