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1968 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON
Starts from the median asking price of 30 comparable Beechcraft B55 BARON listings ($175,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -8.2%
- Airframe time +852 hr vs comps -1.7%
- Engine time -652 hr vs comps +9.1%
- No Modern GPS navigator (57% of comps have one) -7.9%
- Market supply: 40 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 B55 BARON |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,755 hrs |
| Engine time | 155 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | AVIDYNE IFD440 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Century III |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PMA 450 |
| Annual | Sept 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
1968 Beechcraft B55 Baron Equipped with Apollo CNX480W & Avidyne IFD 430W GPS/NAV/COM, Century III Autopilot and more. Recent Work Includes Overhauled Engines, Props, Governor, Gear Actuator, Gear Motor, New Fuel Valve and Wing Bolts, Wing Spar Kit Installed. Documents: - N55SE R Prop 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10024555230&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=cQhOmkHX8cnA%2fvOtk%2fJz11vaKACA14RkNOVE%2fT2uOseYMnpfS1pPO%2bxzaj8mj1IYdUG9wM5ASgM%3d - N55SE R Prop 1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10024555219&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=cQhOmkHX8cknt3yHBFc1BjiMHV2He9CVwlQ%2fHcIS00RXyq30SSSes%2fVk7CGCglMkVOfecdTdTM0%3d - N55SE R Engine.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10024555208&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=cQhOmkHX8cl16NHybcfHIvrqwY4NB%2b4p72Y4NW0fLMjclVAvAiEadcKw3Vm6BxMxs9rduyckFRk%3d - N55SE L Prop.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10024555197&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=cQhOmkHX8cnWueBZ7A1pZNJEi88oONt7ucrdirZH4KB7jh0ySIRGd%2bak14LyTc28d%2bCMta16Aic%3d - N55SE L Engine.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10024555190&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=cQhOmkHX8cln52X3njnDK7X%2bH%2bYs7x8ecMd%2b5xX4GhKQhLqp8XYAAT8Vcvhy7krdgHB8TfP6qBw%3d - N55SE Airframe 3.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10024555170&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=cQhOmkHX8clBiqEdOmAqF2c%2fqV6tbooqKEXad2W5Zd14To0lTijYGYz93ZbxYy5DJANYx57lic8%3d - N55SE Airframe 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10024555150&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=cQhOmkHX8ckNmHP5ly2sDyKsUsaO2kR9JgixN4yNV6OtmwX1LsyLA1UtG6gl19lbtny3Ktwv0hI%3d - N55SE Airframe 1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10024555132&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=cQhOmkHX8ckUMXdNI3kxHoQ5rOFhSONzgUYH0nb1vd9Ssh7hG1D62P5Nw%2fKBSZkgwg1td337MmM%3d
Modifications
Rosen Sun Visors External Power Receptacle Vortex Generator Kit Alcohol Props & Windshield Leather Wrapped Glare Shield GAMI Fuel Injectors Kit Panel Mounted USB Ports 3 Blade Alcohol Props Control Wheel Map Light Alternate Static Air System Large Rear Baggage Door 3 Light Strobe System Dual Control Yokes Airwolf Filter Kits Top Mounted Beacon Vertical Card Compass Insight G4 Engine Monitor G&D Tinted Window Inserts Bose Lemo Plugs - Front Seats Alcohol Windshield Anti-ice 136 Gallons Useable Fuel Electric Elevator Trim System
Avionics
PS Engineering PMA 450 Audio Panel Apollo CNX 480 WAAS GPS/ NAV/ COM Avidyne IFD 440 WAAS GPS/ NAV/ COM Garmin GI 275 Electronic Flight Instruments BFG WX 1000 Stormscope Garmin GTX 330ES w/ ADSB Out Century III Autopilot
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft B55 BARON lands versus other Beechcraft B55 BARON listings on fyiAero.
Price
79th pct$240k · 79th percentile of 33 listings
Airframe time
71st pct4,755 hours total (TTAF) · 71st percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
16th pct155 hours since major overhaul · 16th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
16th pct155 hours since major overhaul · 16th percentile of 31 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Documents
General
| Year | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | B55 BARON |
| Serial Number | TC-1136 |
| Registration # | N55SE |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,755 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 155 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 1700 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 155 SMOH |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | PS Engineering PMA 450 Audio Panel Apollo CNX 480 WAAS GPS/ NAV/ COM Avidyne IFD 440 WAAS GPS/ NAV/ COM Garmin GI 275 Electronic Flight Instruments BFG WX 1000 Stormscope Garmin GTX 330ES w/ ADSB Out Century III Autopilot |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Rosen Sun Visors External Power Receptacle Vortex Generator Kit Alcohol Props & Windshield Leather Wrapped Glare Shield GAMI Fuel Injectors Kit Panel Mounted USB Ports 3 Blade Alcohol Props Control Wheel Map Light Alternate Static Air System Large Rear Baggage Door 3 Light Strobe System Dual Control Yokes Airwolf Filter Kits Top Mounted Beacon Vertical Card Compass Insight G4 Engine Monitor G&D Tinted Window Inserts Bose Lemo Plugs - Front Seats Alcohol Windshield Anti-ice 136 Gallons Useable Fuel Electric Elevator Trim System |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due Sept 2026 Other Items Due Soon: Wing bolts Re Torque Due @ 4766 actt Oil Due @ 4792.5 actt or 10//26 AD 2007-08-08 (100 hr / Uplock Lub) Due @ 4806.2 actt 91.207 (d) Due 9//26 91.411 Due 9//27 91.413 Due 9//27 ELT Battery - Exp 1//28 Aircraft Registration 11//30 Magneto (10-600656-1) / 500hr Due @ 5099.7 actt Retract Motor Brushes 500 hours - Due @ 5166 actt AD 90-08-14 (Wingspar inspection) Due @ 6206.2 actt Engine 1700 O/H due @ 6299.7 Retract Motor 2k - Due @ 6,666 actt Fuel Valve Due @ 6706 actt Prop 2400 O/H Due @ 6999.7 Actuator 4k Due @ 8,666 actt *Specifications subject to Buyer verification |
|---|
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N55SE R Prop 2.pdf N55SE R Prop 1.pdf N55SE R Engine.pdf N55SE L Prop.pdf N55SE L Engine.pdf N55SE Airframe 3.pdf N55SE Airframe 2.pdf N55SE Airframe 1.pdf |
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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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Last flight
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