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1978 BEECHCRAFT 55 BARON
Starts from the median asking price of 15 comparable Beechcraft 55 BARON listings ($175,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +8 vs comparable listings +12.0%
- Airframe time -679 hr vs comps +1.4%
- Engine time +451 hr vs comps -6.3%
- Modern GPS navigator (60% of comps) +5.6%
- Autopilot (73% of comps) +0.8%
- ADS-B (53% of comps) +1.2%
- 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 55 BARON |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,825 hrs |
| Engine time | 1150 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | King KFC200 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed 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. Fresh Annual completed 5/13/26. Also included: Battery trickle charger Alcohol Props and windshield
Modifications
Continental IO-470L21 Overhauled 3/99 Hartzell 3 blade props Electric engine heaters
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
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 ›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 55 BARON lands versus other Beechcraft 55 BARON listings on fyiAero.
Price
29th pct$145k · 29th percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
35th pct3,825 hours total (TTAF) · 35th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
71st pct1,150 hours since major overhaul · 71st percentile of 17 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
81st pct1,150 hours since major overhaul · 81st 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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