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1974 BEECHCRAFT 55 BARON
Starts from the median asking price of 16 comparable Beechcraft 55 BARON listings ($205,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +5 vs comparable listings +7.5%
- Airframe time -1,727 hr vs comps +3.5%
- Engine time +446 hr vs comps -6.3%
- Garmin GTN 650 (31% of comps) +11.3%
- Autopilot (69% of comps) +0.9%
- No ADS-B (50% of comps have one) -1.3%
- Market supply: 37 for sale of 774 FAA-registered +1.0%
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 | 2,830 hrs |
| Engine time | 1225 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 600 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Airframe total time
- 2830 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description A changing mission has prompted the sale of this meticulously maintained turn key 1974 B55 Baron. Fresh from annual with prop overhauls. The IO-470Ls have been well cared for with clean oil analysis at 30 hour interval changes. Dual GI275s and the GTN650 tied into the the GCF600 make this an IFR dream. Excellent interior and paint. Plane maintained by Stephen and Bob Ripley's shop, Southern Aero. STCs: D'Shannon Vortex Generators- reduces Vmca and Vs Spring Thing- Holds nose baggage door open Battery Minder Adapter in nose baggage area Air Wolf Remote Oil Filters Door Steward for main door. Shoulder Harness for pilot and copilot TTAF 2830 Jannitrol Heater-AD complied with Large Cargo Door Has 6 seats, back 2 are currently removed but I have them to sell with the airplane.
Modifications
Continental IO 470-L, 1500 TBO R and L at 1225 SMOH Magnetos replaced in 2025 New Air boxes in 2024 New Baffling 2024 Air Wolf Remote Oil Filters
Avionics
Dual GI275 GTN 650 GFC 600 Autopilot JPI EDM 760 Engine Monitor Aerospace Logic Fuel Gauges/Totalizers
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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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
88th pct$265k · 88th percentile of 16 listings
Airframe time
29th pct2,830 hours total (TTAF) · 29th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
76th pct1,225 hours since major overhaul · 76th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
75th pct1,225 hours since major overhaul · 75th 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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