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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 +745 hr vs comps -1.5%
- Engine time -418 hr vs comps +5.9%
- Modern GPS navigator (59% of comps) +5.6%
- No ADS-B (88% of comps have one) -2.3%
- 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 | 4,820 hrs |
| Engine time | 375 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Century III |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
1973 B-55 Baron, N814DB,Serial #TC-1560, 4820 TTAF, 375 SMOH Both Engines by Mena Aircraft Engines (2008), 670 SPOH (2000), Fresh Annual 6/26, No Known Damage History, Garmin 530W/430W, GMA-340 Audio, GTX345B Xpdr with Traffic displayed on 530, GPS 496.Aspen ED1000 Pro (2 screens) Century III Autopilot, Add AD’s C/W,164 Fuel, New Paint 2012 (Beautiful), Updated Interior (2012).
Avionics
Garmin 530W/430W GMA-340 Audio GTX345B Xpdr with Traffic displayed on 530 GPS 496 Aspen ED1000 Pro (2 screens) Century III Autopilot
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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
64th pct$230k · 64th percentile of 33 listings
Airframe time
74th pct4,820 hours total (TTAF) · 74th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
19th pct375 hours since major overhaul · 19th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
29th pct375 hours since major overhaul · 29th 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-1560 |
| Registration # | N814DB |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,820 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 375 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 375 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
Props
| Prop 1 Time | 670 SOH |
|---|---|
| Prop 2 Time | 670 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin 530W/430W GMA-340 Audio GTX345B Xpdr with Traffic displayed on 530 GPS 496 Aspen ED1000 Pro (2 screens) Century III Autopilot |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2012 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2012 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Fresh Annual 6/26 |
|---|
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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Last flight
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