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1973 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON
Starts from the median asking price of 32 comparable Beechcraft B55 BARON listings ($184,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -523 hr vs comps +1.0%
- Engine time -164 hr vs comps +2.3%
- No Modern GPS navigator (59% of comps have one) -8.3%
- 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 | 3,552 hrs |
| Engine time | 878.5 SFRM |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR 87 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | KMA 20 |
| Annual | May 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Current Hobbs Meter 1,422.5
Modifications
New Upholstery & Carpet 2023 All New Engine Hoses 2023 All New Engine Hoses 2023 New Ignition Harness 2023 New Fire Wire Spark Plugs 2023
Avionics
King KX-155 Nav Com King KY-196 Com King KNS 80 Nav/Rnav King KR 87 ADF King KMA 20 Audio Dual King KT 76A Transponders WX 8 Stormscope ADS-B Out Bendix FCS-810 Autopilot & FD 3 USB Chargers Sigtronics Intercom
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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
18th pct$134k · 18th percentile of 33 listings
Airframe time
35th pct3,552 hours total (TTAF) · 35th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
52nd pct878 hours since factory reman · 52nd percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
32nd pct381 hours since major overhaul · 32nd 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 | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | B55 BARON |
| Serial Number | TC-1526 |
| Registration # | N1683W |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,552.5 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,750 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO470L |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 272648-R |
| Engine 1 Time | 878.5 SFRM |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1500 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO470L |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | 232190-R |
| Engine 2 Time | 381.6 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1500 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | King KX-155 Nav Com King KY-196 Com King KNS 80 Nav/Rnav King KR 87 ADF King KMA 20 Audio Dual King KT 76A Transponders WX 8 Stormscope ADS-B Out Bendix FCS-810 Autopilot & FD 3 USB Chargers Sigtronics Intercom |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | New Upholstery & Carpet 2023 All New Engine Hoses 2023 All New Engine Hoses 2023 New Ignition Harness 2023 New Fire Wire Spark Plugs 2023 |
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Exterior
| Year Painted | 2023 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | FRESH EXTENSIVE Annual C/W May 2026 by a DC Aviation and American Bonanza Society approved Shop, $27,832.03 NOTE: Only know damage was 2/12/96, Skin Repaired under Nose Door due to a Tug NOTE: LOG BOOKS MISSING FROM NEW to 2/12/96, starting at 3074 hours, all 337’s available. |
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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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