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1974 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON
Starts from the median asking price of 32 comparable Beechcraft B55 BARON listings ($184,500), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +1,925 hr vs comps -3.9%
- Engine time +929 hr vs comps -13.0%
- No Modern GPS navigator (59% of comps have one) -8.3%
- 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 | 6,000 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,991 SMOH |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Century IV |
| Avionics / DME | KN64 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | August 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
This is your opportunity to get in on the most aggressively priced Twin-engine Baron on the market! With 6,000 TT airframe hours, Continental IO-470-L engines (1,991/1,455 SMOH), and 3-blade Hartzell props (179/237 SPOH). Garmin GNX375 WAAS GPS/ADS-B, Avidyne EX600 MFD, Century IV autopilot, HSI, fuel totalizer, and Strikefinder. Features alcohol prop/windshield de-ice, heated pitot, engine heaters, and Rosen sun visors. Useful load 1,605 lbs. No known damage history. August 2025 annual at Beechcraft Service Center. Interior/exterior rated 6/10. Incomplete logs, located in Lexington, KLEX Located in Lexington, KY – KLEX Incomplete Logs No Known Damage History Fresh August 2026 Annual Inspection Useful Load 1,605 lbs.
Modifications
Alcohol Props/Windshield Fuel vent heat Heated Pitot 3-Position Strobe Light system Rosen Sun Visors Engine Block Heaters Airwolf Remote Oil Filter Spring Thing nose baggage door Hartzell Top Prop STC SA795CE Prop Accumulators
Avionics
Garmin GNX375 WAAS Navigator & ADS-B Transponder Avidyne EX600 MFD Bendix-King KX165 NAV/COM Bendix-King KY197 COM Bendix-King KN53 NAV Bendix-King KN64 DME PS Engineering PMA7000B Audio Panel Alcor EGT Gauge Datcon Hobbs meter (oil pressure driven) Shadin Digi-Flo Twin Fuel Totalizer Mid Continent MD93 Garmin NAV/GPS Switching Relay Aerosonic Encoding Altimeter Century NSD360 NON-slaved HSI Century IV Autopilot with Electric Trim Bendix-King KI206 NAV 2 Indicator Insight Strikefinder King Remote Marker Beacon Annunciator Narco ELT 10 ELT Antenna Communications Components Corporation Edo-Aire Mitchell Electronic Pitch Trim Amplifier Century Flight Systems Trim Servo Century Flight Systems Pitch Servo
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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
12th pct$120k · 12th percentile of 33 listings
Airframe time
90th pct6,000 hours total (TTAF) · 90th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
97th pct1,991 hours since major overhaul · 97th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
94th pct1,455 engine hours · 94th 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 | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | B55 BARON |
| Serial Number | TC-1784 |
| Registration # | N1159T |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,605 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 1,991 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 1500 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 1,455 |
|---|
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNX375 WAAS Navigator & ADS-B Transponder Avidyne EX600 MFD Bendix-King KX165 NAV/COM Bendix-King KY197 COM Bendix-King KN53 NAV Bendix-King KN64 DME PS Engineering PMA7000B Audio Panel Alcor EGT Gauge Datcon Hobbs meter (oil pressure driven) Shadin Digi-Flo Twin Fuel Totalizer Mid Continent MD93 Garmin NAV/GPS Switching Relay Aerosonic Encoding Altimeter Century NSD360 NON-slaved HSI Century IV Autopilot with Electric Trim Bendix-King KI206 NAV 2 Indicator Insight Strikefinder King Remote Marker Beacon Annunciator Narco ELT 10 ELT Antenna Communications Components Corporation Edo-Aire Mitchell Electronic Pitch Trim Amplifier Century Flight Systems Trim Servo Century Flight Systems Pitch Servo |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Alcohol Props/Windshield Fuel vent heat Heated Pitot 3-Position Strobe Light system Rosen Sun Visors Engine Block Heaters Airwolf Remote Oil Filter Spring Thing nose baggage door Hartzell Top Prop STC SA795CE Prop Accumulators |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | FRESH August 2026 Annual Inspection Financing & Insurance Available – Aircraft Guarantee and Lending’s tailored program makes aircraft ownership simple and affordable. Contact AGL to finance your next aircraft purchase and enjoy competitive rates and flexible terms. 859-694-8589 / [email protected] Specifications for this aircraft are believed to be accurate but are not warranted. It is the responsibility of the buyer to confirm all specifications, equipment, and times. AirMart does not represent or warrant the working order, merchantability, or operability of any equipment. Airplanes are dynamic assets whose condition, availability, and details may change without notice. All information is subject to independent verification and inspection by the buyer. Availability cannot be guaranteed, as the aircraft may be sold, leased, or withdrawn from the market at any time. |
|---|---|
| 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.
Previous listing for N1159T
1974 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON
- Then asking
- $120k
- Airframe
- 6,000 hrs
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