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1969 BEECHCRAFT D55 BARON
Starts from the median asking price of 55 comparable Beechcraft 55 series listings ($175,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
- Airframe time -750 hr vs comps +1.5%
- Engine time -539 hr vs comps +7.5%
- No Modern GPS navigator (60% of comps have one) -8.3%
- Autopilot (80% of comps) +0.6%
- No ADS-B (76% of comps have one) -2.0%
- 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 | 3,670 hrs |
| Engine time | 250 SMOH |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNS430W |
Description
Detailed Description N7837R is a well‑equipped and well‑maintained 1969 Beechcraft D55 Baron featuring low-time engines, an IFR-ready panel, ADS‑B Out, a Century 2000 autopilot, alcohol props, upgraded windows, and numerous engine and systems enhancements. This aircraft has been operated by an experienced owner and pilot who prioritizes mechanical excellence, IFR capability, and reliability. With upgrades such as D'Shannon baffles, GAMIjectors, electronically balanced engines, VGs, and Cleveland wheels and brakes, along with the large baggage and nose baggage compartments, this Baron is a real travel machine. N7837R has complete logs. Damage history is present from 1974 due to gear up landing. All repairs are documented, and applicable 337s are available for review. Upgrades and Recent Maintenance Cleveland wheels and brakes New oxygen bottle Upgraded side windows Flap gap seals 604 ELT Rosen Sun Visors New Batteries Corrosion X'd All fuel bladders replaced 275 hours ago
Modifications
Continental IO‑520-Cs Both Engines ~250 SMOH D'Shannon high‑performance baffles GAMIjectors installed Engine preheat systems Electronically balanced engines for exceptionally smooth operation Good compressions and operating history
Avionics
A strong IFR panel with WAAS capability and a functioning autopilot: Garmin GNS‑430W (WAAS) - primary IFR GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GMA‑340 audio panel Stratus ADS‑B Out transponder Century 2000 autopilot - fully functional King KX‑165 NAV/COM with glideslope JPI 450 fuel flow monitor Century Attitude Indicator and slaved HSI King 64 DME Complete IFR panel suitable for serious cross‑country and IMC operations
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›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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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
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