1973 BEECHCRAFT 55 BARON
Starts from the median asking price of 17 comparable Beechcraft 55 BARON listings ($175,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +4 vs comparable listings +6.0%
- Airframe time +50,266 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Engine time -202 hr vs comps +2.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (59% of comps) +5.7%
- No Autopilot (71% of comps have one) -2.1%
- ADS-B (53% of comps) +1.2%
- 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 55 BARON |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 54,823 hrs |
| Engine time | 533 SCMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Engines & propellers
Propeller
- Time since overhaul
- 941.4 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description The TTAF is 5482.3 LH Eng. TTE 5482.3 TSMO 620.2 RH Eng TTE 5395.8 TSMO 1278.0 LH Prop TSOH 941.4 RH Prop TSOH 941.4 These numbers are based on the Annual Inspection dated 3/8/26 with a Hobbs reading of 528.8 Full Garmin Stack Garmin 345 Audio (brand new) Gamin 530 GNS WAAS Garmin 430 GPS Garmin 660 GPS yr old Garmin GTX 345 (All-in-One ADS-B In/Out): De-Ice: -Boots Ice Lights -Alcohol Props -Alcohol Pilot Side Single Yoke Electric Trim Push to Talk Button Pilot Brakes VG Kit Large Luggage Door Avionics Master Shadin Fuel Flow Computer Same Owner Since 2008 Hangared Sheep Skin covered seats 6 seats 142 Gallons Fuel Approximate Useful Load: 1700 LBS. Great Baron, I have owned and flown it as the only pilot since 2008 Always angered LH Eng. TTE 5482.3 TSMO 620.2 RH Eng TTE 5395.8 TSMO 533.7 LH Prop TSOH 941.4 RH Prop TSOH 941.4 These numbers are based on the Annual Inspection dated 3/8/26 with a Hobbs reading of 528.8
Avionics
Full Garmin Stack Garmin 345 Audio (brand new) Gamin 530 GNS WAAS Garmin 430 GPS Garmin 660 GPS 1 yr old Garmin GTX 345 (All-in-One ADS-B In/Out):
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 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.
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
median $175k of 17 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
99th pct54,823 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
35th pct533 engine hours · 35th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
50th pct620 engine hours · 50th 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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