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 -849 hr vs comps +1.7%
- Engine time -226 hr vs comps +3.2%
- Modern GPS navigator (58% of comps) +5.8%
- Garmin G500 (10% of comps) +11.1%
- 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 | 3,226 hrs |
| Engine time | 567.3 SOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G500 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | GTS 850, TCAS |
| Avionics / ADF | KR 87 |
| Avionics / DME | KN 64 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PMA-450 |
| Annual | 5/1/2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
1969 B55 Baron, G500, G750, S-TEC 55X Auto Pilot with STC Air-Conditioner. Low Airframe and Engines. Many upgrade’s, Super Maintenance. Must see Aircraft.
Modifications
Kelly Aerospace Air-Condition System Installed new 10/6/2022 Electronics International EE-1P Two Channel Digital EGT. ACR Artex ME-406 HM ELT with remote switch. De-ice package, New Boots installed complete 7/27/2018 Hot props, Alcohol windshield Built in 640 Cubic Feet Oxygen Bottle, with 5 Scott Outlets. Whelen Parmetheus 28 volt LED Taxie/landing Lights. Installed new 12/30/2015 STC thick windshield installed Engine Oil Pre-Heater kits. Shoulder Harness seat belt Kit for Pilot and Co-Pilot
Avionics
NOTE: All Avionics installed 12/30/2015 PS Engineering PMA-450 Audio Panel, Blue tooth with USB-A Charging port and Stereo Intercom Garmin G500 Dual-Screen Electronic Flight Display System With Synthetic Vision (SVT) with Altitude Preselect. Garmin G750 WAAS enabled GPS, NAV, Comm, and Multi-Function Display (MFD) Genesis S-TEC 55X 3 axis Flight Control System with YAW Damper. Genesis 55X LCD Altitude Selector/ Alerter and Auto Trim Option. Garmin GDL 88ADS-B Transceiver Garmin GTX 330 Mode S Transponder Garmin GTS 850 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System, (TCAS 1) Installed Garmin Flight Stream Connect 210, Wireless Capability. L-3 WX500 Stormscope Detection System. King KX 155 TSO NAV/Com KN 64 DME KR 87 TSO ADF
Recommended avionics upgrades
Moving to a Garmin GTN navigator adds touchscreen operation, LPV approaches and clean integration with modern autopilots and ADS-B.
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 B55 BARON lands versus other Beechcraft B55 BARON listings on fyiAero.
Price
61st pct$212k · 61st percentile of 33 listings
Airframe time
23rd pct3,226 hours total (TTAF) · 23rd percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
35th pct567 hours since overhaul · 35th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
45th pct567 hours since overhaul · 45th 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-1216 |
| Registration # | N4PK |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | ICT |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,226.4 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,495.2 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 567.3 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 1700 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 567.3 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 TBO | 1700 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | NOTE: All Avionics installed 12/30/2015 PS Engineering PMA-450 Audio Panel, Blue tooth with USB-A Charging port and Stereo Intercom Garmin G500 Dual-Screen Electronic Flight Display System With Synthetic Vision (SVT) with Altitude Preselect. Garmin G750 WAAS enabled GPS, NAV, Comm, and Multi-Function Display (MFD) Genesis S-TEC 55X 3 axis Flight Control System with YAW Damper. Genesis 55X LCD Altitude Selector/ Alerter and Auto Trim Option. Garmin GDL 88ADS-B Transceiver Garmin GTX 330 Mode S Transponder Garmin GTS 850 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System, (TCAS 1) Installed Garmin Flight Stream Connect 210, Wireless Capability. L-3 WX500 Stormscope Detection System. King KX 155 TSO NAV/Com KN 64 DME KR 87 TSO ADF |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Kelly Aerospace Air-Condition System Installed new 10/6/2022 Electronics International EE-1P Two Channel Digital EGT. ACR Artex ME-406 HM ELT with remote switch. De-ice package, New Boots installed complete 7/27/2018 Hot props, Alcohol windshield Built in 640 Cubic Feet Oxygen Bottle, with 5 Scott Outlets. Whelen Parmetheus 28 volt LED Taxie/landing Lights. Installed new 12/30/2015 STC thick windshield installed Engine Oil Pre-Heater kits. Shoulder Harness seat belt Kit for Pilot and Co-Pilot |
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Interior
| Number of Seats | 6 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | New Annual Inspection and IFR Certification 5/1/2026 First Airframe log book missing up to 1985, all times well documented. NO Damage History, Hail or corrosion |
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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.
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Last flight
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