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Multi-Engine Piston

1978 Beech Baron B55

🕒 Listed 2 months ago
$148,000
fyiEstimate $211,000–$216,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 29 comparable Beechcraft B55 BARON listings ($189,500), then adjusts for:

  • Year +4 vs comparable listings +6.0%
  • Modern GPS navigator (59% of comps) +5.8%
  • 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.

1978
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N499TC ✈ Flight Tracking
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TC-2136
Continental IO-470L21 1
2
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Richard M Lieberman Individual
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Hellertown, PA

Overview

Make / ModelBeechcraft B55 BARON
TypeMulti-Engine Piston
Airframe time—
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 530
Avionics / AutopilotKing KFC200
Avionics / Audio panelGARMIN GMA 340
Avionics / Nav / com radioKing KX 155
InspectionAnnual
Garmin GPS Autopilot ADS-B

Description

Low time Beech Baron B55!. No damage history with complete logbooks. This meticulously maintained aircraft has it all, combining classic charm with modern technology. Also comes with a fresh annual

Modifications

Back 5 Photos $148,000 1978 Beech Baron B55 S/N: TC-2136 R/N: N499TC 3,850 Total Hours Pennsylvania, United States Compare Email to Friend Date Listed: Sep 7, 2026 Highlights Summary Low time Beech Baron B55! No damage history with complete logbooks. This meticulously maintained aircraft has it all, combining classic charm with modern technology. Also comes with a fresh annual. Airframe & Power Systems Information Total Hours 3,850 Total Hours Engines Loc. Make Model STOH L Continental IO-470L21 1,150 R 1,150 Electric Engine Heaters Propellers Loc. Make TSOH C Hartzell 1,150 3 Blade Props Maintenance & Condition Complete Logs Yes Damage History No Aircraft has been Hanger Kept and well Maintained, No Damage History or Corrosion, with Fresh Annual Avionics Garmin GTX 345 Transponder ADSB In and Out Garmin 530 GPS/NAV/COM Avidyne FlightMax 750 WX Radar and Moving Map, Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel KX155 COMM and NAV Backup Radio King KFC-200 Autopilot / HSI / FD Digital Fuel Totalizer Garmin Flightstream with Bluetooth Interior Interior is in Great Condition Exterior Exterior is in Excellent Condition. Alcohol Props and Windshield Optional Equipment Engine Cowl Plugs Contact Information Contact: Paul Morgan Tel: (215) 962-5365 All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice An Important Note About Buying An Aircraft Aircraft Shopper Online takes internet fraud very seriously. Before completing any transaction, please review our fraud prevention guidelines to protect yourself. Read our Fraud Alert → Report This Ad Listed By aXcess Group Location Tobyhanna, PA, US Website Visit website Contact the seller for availability and additional aircraft information. Contact Seller More listings from aXcess Group Finance Calculator $1,098 Est. monthly payment Down payment 20% · $29,600 Loan term 15 years Interest rate 7.50% Loan amount $118,400 Total interest $79,164 View Detailed Calculator Get Pre-Approved For illustrative purposes only. Actual rates and terms may vary.

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 750Xi

A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Beechcraft B55 BARON lands versus other Beechcraft B55 BARON listings on fyiAero.

Price

33rd pct
$43k$486kThis aircraft · $148k

$148k · 33rd percentile of 33 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 B55 Baron

Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft B55 Baron (not this specific airframe).

$32,941annual budget · 82 hrs/yr
$230variable cost / hour
$1.18cost per nm
27.3gph fuel burn
$196,490avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $211,000–$216,500

Performance & dimensions

Range763 nm
Cruise speed196 kts · 226 mph
Takeoff / landing910.0 / 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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