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1974 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON
Starts from the median asking price of 28 comparable Beechcraft B55 BARON listings ($200,750), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -1,441 hr vs comps +2.9%
- Engine time +620 hr vs comps -8.7%
- Garmin GTN 650 (25% of comps) +12.4%
- Autopilot (82% of comps) +0.5%
- ADS-B (79% of comps) +0.6%
- Market supply: 37 for sale of 774 FAA-registered +1.0%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft B55 BARON |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,830 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,225 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 600 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
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.
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 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
Avionics
Dual GI275 GTN 650 GFC 600 Autopilot JPI EDM 760 Engine Monitor Aerospace Logic Fuel Gauges/Totalizers
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
86th pct$265k · 86th percentile of 29 listings
Airframe time
10th pct2,830 hours total (TTAF) · 10th percentile of 29 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
76th pct1,225 hours since major overhaul · 76th percentile of 29 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
71st pct1,225 hours since major overhaul · 71st percentile of 28 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 | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | B55 BARON |
| Serial Number | TC-1757 |
| Registration # | N553W |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KSAV |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,830 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 5,100 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 3,452 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,648 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 136 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO470L |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,225 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1500 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO470L |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 1,225 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1500 |
Props
| Prop 1 Time | 5 SOH |
|---|---|
| Prop 2 Time | 5 SOH |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Dual GI275 GTN 650 GFC 600 Autopilot JPI EDM 760 Engine Monitor Aerospace Logic Fuel Gauges/Totalizers |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | 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 |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | 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 |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2020 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Fresh annual completed end of Sept with no issues, fresh prop overhaul. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft B55 Baron
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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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