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1969 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON
Starts from the median asking price of 31 comparable Beechcraft B55 BARON listings ($175,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Airframe time +1,165 hr vs comps -2.3%
- Engine time -763 hr vs comps +10.7%
- Modern GPS navigator (58% of comps) +5.8%
- No Autopilot (90% of comps have one) -2.7%
- 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 | 5,240 hrs |
| Engine time | 30 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PS PMA7000M |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Century III |
Description
1969 Beechcraft B55 Baron. Twin-engine performance and capability with freshly overhauled Continental IO-520 engines (30 SMOH) and the desirable Presidential 600 conversion. Well-equipped panel featuring dual Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS/NAV/COMs, Aspen Evolution PFD, Garmin G5, Garmin GTX 330 ADS-B transponder, and Shadin fuel flow system. Additional upgrades include GAMI injectors, Rosen visors, factory oxygen system, LED lighting, preheaters on both engines, and a one-piece LP Aero windshield. Cream leather interior presents well, and the aircraft is ready for serious cross-country travel. Located at KBMC, Utah.
Modifications
• Presidential 600 conversion (upgraded to 520 Engines) • GAMI injectors • Rosen Visors • One standard and One Hot Mag per engine • LP Aero Plastics Single Piece Windshield (Extra Thick) • LH/RH Forward side glass replaced with Great Lakes Aero Products • Brackett Air Filters • Preheaters on both engines • All Lights are LED’s • Factory Oxygen System (Bottle due 2030) • LH skin damage due to windstorm in 1990, repairs in logs. • ELT Battery due June 2030
Avionics
• PS Engineering PMA 7000M Audio Panel • 2x Garmin GNS 530W GPS (WAAS)/NAV/COM • Aspen Evolution Digital PFD • Shadin Digital Fuel Flow • Garmin G5 • 2x Aerospace Logic MT200 Digital Tach and Manifold Pressure Gauges • Garmin GTX 330 w/GDL 30 ADSB IN/OUT Transponder • 3x USB Power • Century III A/P (INOP)
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 ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft B55 BARON lands versus other Beechcraft B55 BARON listings on fyiAero.
Price
88th pct$260k · 88th percentile of 33 listings
Airframe time
81st pct5,240 hours total (TTAF) · 81st percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
6th pct30 hours since major overhaul · 6th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
10th pct30 engine hours · 10th 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.
General
| Year | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | B55 BARON |
| Serial Number | TC-1296 |
| Registration # | N9018V |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,240 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO520E |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 556385 |
| Engine 1 Time | 30 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1700 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO520E |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | 556387 |
| Engine 2 Time | 30 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | EHC-G3YF-2UF |
| Prop 1 Time | 436 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | EHC-G3YF-2UF |
| Prop 2 Time | 436 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | • PS Engineering PMA 7000M Audio Panel • 2x Garmin GNS 530W GPS (WAAS)/NAV/COM • Aspen Evolution Digital PFD • Shadin Digital Fuel Flow • Garmin G5 • 2x Aerospace Logic MT200 Digital Tach and Manifold Pressure Gauges • Garmin GTX 330 w/GDL 30 ADSB IN/OUT Transponder • 3x USB Power • Century III A/P (INOP) |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | • Presidential 600 conversion (upgraded to 520 Engines) • GAMI injectors • Rosen Visors • One standard and One Hot Mag per engine • LP Aero Plastics Single Piece Windshield (Extra Thick) • LH/RH Forward side glass replaced with Great Lakes Aero Products • Brackett Air Filters • Preheaters on both engines • All Lights are LED’s • Factory Oxygen System (Bottle due 2030) • LH skin damage due to windstorm in 1990, repairs in logs. • ELT Battery due June 2030 |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft B55 Baron
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft B55 Baron (not this specific airframe).
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.
Previous listing for N9018V
1970 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON
- Then asking
- $260k
- Airframe
- 5,200 hrs
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