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 -747 hr vs comps +1.5%
- Engine time +77 hr vs comps -1.1%
- Garmin GTN 750 (16% of comps) +12.2%
- Garmin G500 (12% of comps) +7.8%
- 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 | 3,328 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,022 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G500 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Genesys ST-645, S-TEC |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 342 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 69A, GDL 88, SiriusXM |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | 4/7/2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Beechcraft B55 Baron with only 3,328 total time and a well-equipped panel featuring Garmin G500 MFD with Synthetic Vision, JPI EDM-960 Engine Monitor, Garmin GTN 750, Garmin GTN 650, Garmin G5 Standby Attitude Indicator, Garmin GMA 342 Audio Panel, Garmin GTX 330 Transponder, Garmin GDL 88 Dual-Link ADS-B, Garmin GDL 69A SiriusXM Receiver, Garmin Flight Stream 210 Wireless Gateway, S-TEC 55X Autopilot with Electric Trim and Alt. Preselect, and S-TEC ST-645 Annunciator. All four fuel bladders replaced recently. Pilot/Copilot Shoulder Harnesses, Bruce’s Cover, Reiff Engine Preheat System (engine block and cylinders), Remote Oil Filters, G&D Thermal Window Inserts, Rosen Visors, and LED Taxi, Landing, and Nav Lights. There is much more and the photos will prove this is a well maintained Baron. Always Hangared!
Modifications
LED Taxi/Landing/Nav Lights Rosen Sun Visors Air Wolf Oil Filters Cleveland Wheels & Brakes Reiff Engine Pre-Heat System, Engine Block & Cylinder Pilot/Copilot Shoulder Harnesses Alcohol Props and Windshield Deice Lord Shimmy Dampner Bruce's Fuselage Cover
Avionics
S-TEC AP w/Electric Trim & ALT Preselect S-TEC ST-645 Annunciator Garmin GMA 342 Audio Panel Garmin GDL 69A Garmin Flight Stream 210 JPI-960 Engine Management System
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
79th pct$240k · 79th percentile of 33 listings
Airframe time
26th pct3,328 hours total (TTAF) · 26th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
68th pct1,022 hours since new · 68th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
52nd pct720 hours since factory reman · 52nd 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 |
| Registration # | N1826W |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,328 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 5,100 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 3,437 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,663 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 136 gal |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO470L |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 468645 |
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 260 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,022 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1700 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2002 |
| Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 678 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO470L21BN |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | 1008631 |
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 260 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 720 SFRM |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1700 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2013 |
| Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 980 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | PHC-C3YF-2UF |
| Prop 1 Time | 1016 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | PHC-C3YF-2KUF |
| Prop 2 Time | 838 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G500 |
|---|---|
| Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G5 |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 650 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330ES |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | S-TEC SYSTEM 55X + AUTOTRIM |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | S-TEC AP w/Electric Trim & ALT Preselect S-TEC ST-645 Annunciator Garmin GMA 342 Audio Panel Garmin GDL 69A Garmin Flight Stream 210 JPI-960 Engine Management System |
Additional Equipment
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Alcohol Props and Windshield Deice Lord Shimmy Dampner Bruce's Fuselage Cover |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | LED Taxi/Landing/Nav Lights Rosen Sun Visors Air Wolf Oil Filters Cleveland Wheels & Brakes Reiff Engine Pre-Heat System, Engine Block & Cylinder Pilot/Copilot Shoulder Harnesses |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2007 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection Completed 4/7/2026 IFR due May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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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