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1979 Beechcraft Baron B55
Starts from the median asking price of 25 comparable Beechcraft B55 BARON listings ($214,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +4 vs comparable listings +6.0%
- No Modern GPS navigator (56% of comps have one) -7.8%
- No Autopilot (84% of comps have one) -2.5%
- No ADS-B (88% of comps have one) -2.3%
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 | — |
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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
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Price
56th pct$214k · 56th percentile of 32 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).
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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