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1978 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON
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%
- Airframe time -744 hr vs comps +1.5%
- Engine time +510 hr vs comps -7.1%
- 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.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft B55 BARON |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,954 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,291 SFRM |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Insight TAS 1000 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PS PM3000, King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | STEC |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TAS 600 |
| Avionics / DME | KN 64 |
Description
Aircraft located at Tucson International Airport (KTUS) in Tucson, AZ No known damage history Complete logbooks and high-resolution photo gallery available by email request Annual inspection due 2/2027 IFR certification due 7/2028 ELT battery due 4/2030 All FAA AD’s in compliance FAA AD 90-08-14 complied with 9/2018 and next due at 3306.5 TT Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 5100 pounds Basic Empty Weight: 3591 pounds Useful Load: 1509 pounds Usable Fuel Capacity: 136 gallons Empty CG: 79.28 inches
Modifications
Electrically heated propeller deice Large baggage door Single yoke Whelen flashing tail beacon Rosen sun visors Airwolf remote oil filters
Avionics
STEC 55X autopilot Garmin GNS 430W WAAS #1 GPS/Nav/Comm King KX 155 #2 Nav/Comm Avidyne EX 500 MFD Avidyne TAS 600 active traffic Appareo Stratus ESG remote ADS-B Out transponder King KI 525A HSI King CDI/GS indicator King KN 64 DME King KMA 24 audio panel PS Engineering PM 3000 intercom Aerospace Logic FL202D LCD fuel gauge (with CiES fuel senders) Shadin DigiFlo-L fuel flow meter Insight TAS 1000 air data computer ACK E-04 406mhz ELT Auxiliary music jack Bose aircraft-powered LEMO headset jacks for pilot and co-pilot
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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
36th pct$149k · 36th percentile of 33 listings
Airframe time
19th pct2,954 hours total (TTAF) · 19th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
84th pct1,291 hours since factory reman · 84th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
87th pct1,291 hours since factory reman · 87th 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | B55 BARON |
| Serial Number | TC-2197 |
| Registration # | N550DF |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KTUS (Tucson International Airport) |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,954 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO470L |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,291 SFRM |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1400 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 1994 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO470L |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 1,291 SFRM |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1400 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 1994 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | PHC-C3YF-2UF |
| Prop 1 Time | 1531 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | PHC-C3YF-2UF |
| Prop 2 Time | 1531 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | STEC 55X autopilot Garmin GNS 430W WAAS #1 GPS/Nav/Comm King KX 155 #2 Nav/Comm Avidyne EX 500 MFD Avidyne TAS 600 active traffic Appareo Stratus ESG remote ADS-B Out transponder King KI 525A HSI King CDI/GS indicator King KN 64 DME King KMA 24 audio panel PS Engineering PM 3000 intercom Aerospace Logic FL202D LCD fuel gauge (with CiES fuel senders) Shadin DigiFlo-L fuel flow meter Insight TAS 1000 air data computer ACK E-04 406mhz ELT Auxiliary music jack Bose aircraft-powered LEMO headset jacks for pilot and co-pilot |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Electrically heated propeller deice Large baggage door Single yoke Whelen flashing tail beacon Rosen sun visors Airwolf remote oil filters |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Miscellaneous Maintenance: New LH and RH URHB32S spark plugs 2/2026 500-hour magneto inspection/repair 7/2023 New LH and RH fuel hoses 12/2019 New RH box fuel cell 11/2019 New LH leading edge fuel cell 11/2019 New RH leading edge fuel cell 11/2019 New nose tire 9/2019 New LH and RH tires 9/2019 Overhaul LH box fuel cell 9/2019 New LH vacuum pump 2017 New STEC 55X autopilot 10/2006 Overhaul landing gear motor 5/2006 Overhaul LH alternator 5/2006 New RH alternator 5/2006 Repair RH inboard fuel cell 5/2005 Overhaul LH inboard and outboard fuel cells 5/1998 Install LH and RH factory rebuilt engines 10/1994 Overhaul LH and RH propeller governors 10/1994 Reseal LH and RH propeller 9/1994 New D’Shannon windshield 1/1989 |
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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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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