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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 +379 hr vs comps -0.8%
- Engine time +549 hr vs comps -7.7%
- No Modern GPS navigator (59% of comps have one) -8.3%
- No Autopilot (91% of comps have one) -2.7%
- No ADS-B (88% of comps have one) -2.3%
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 | 4,454 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,421 SMOH |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340, GMA-340P |
Description
No known damage history Garmin GMA340 Avionics Hartzell 3 bladed prop
Avionics
Garmin GMA340 Avionics Garmin 255A-VHF Garmin GMA-340P Audio Panel Garmin GTR-255 Com Garmin Aera Power Cable
Recommended avionics upgrades
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 ›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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft B55 BARON lands versus other Beechcraft B55 BARON listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $180k of 33 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
61st pct4,454 hours total (TTAF) · 61st percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
90th pct1,421 hours since major overhaul · 90th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
77th pct1,265 hours since major overhaul · 77th 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 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,454 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO470L |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,421 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1500 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 1,265 SMOH |
|---|
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GMA340 Avionics Garmin 255A-VHF Garmin GMA-340P Audio Panel Garmin GTR-255 Com Garmin Aera Power Cable |
|---|
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.
Range from base
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