1980 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON
Starts from the median asking price of 23 comparable Beechcraft B55 BARON listings ($179,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +5 vs comparable listings +7.5%
- Airframe time -1,409 hr vs comps +2.8%
- Engine time -281 hr vs comps +3.9%
- Garmin GTN 750 (22% of comps) +15.7%
- Market supply: 40 for sale of 775 FAA-registered +0.7%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft B55 BARON |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,156 hrs |
| Engine time | 63 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | King KFC200 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description 1980 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON - N829RB Asking $289,000 NO DAMAGE HISTORY!! Low-total-time Baron featuring late-2024 Lancaster Aero paint, a refurbished interior, Garmin avionics, and September 2026 inspection signoffs for the airframe, both engines, and both propellers. AIRFRAME, ENGINES & PROPELLERS • Airframe: 2,155.6 total hours • Continental IO-470-L engines • Left engine: 62.9 hours SMOH; overhauled November 2022 by Certified Engines Unlimited • Right engine: 1,012.1 hours SMOH • Both Hartzell three-blade scimitar propellers: 62.9 hours since overhaul • Alcohol propeller anti-ice and polished spinners • Serial number TC-2305 PAINT & INTERIOR Stripped and painted in late 2024 by Lancaster Aero in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Attractive Matterhorn White exterior accented with Medium Blue and Silver. Interior refurbished by Roberto Aircraft Interiors in Smoketown, Pennsylvania, with Moonbeam headliner and window trim, Zinc seat and side-panel upholstery, Fortress accents, and replacement Skandia Aerofoam seat cushioning. AVIONICS • Garmin GTN 750 touchscreen GPS/Nav/Comm • Garmin GTX-345R transponder with ADS-B • Garmin GMX 200 multifunction display • BendixKing KFC-200 autopilot with flight director • BendixKing KX-155 Nav/Comm with KI-209 indicator • PS Engineering PMA 8000B audio panel • JPI EDM 760 engine monitor • Mid-Continent 4300 standby attitude indicator • Davtron digital clock and dual USB ports • ME-406 ELT ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Vortex generators, heavy-duty Cleveland wheels and brakes, heated pitot, electric pitch trim, alcohol windshield system, large baggage door, external power receptacle, Reiff engine preheat systems, oil separators, oil-filter adapters, removable winterization kit, and front baggage-door spring. Fuel capacity: 142 gallons total / 136 gallons usable. A classic Baron with low airframe time, updated cosmetics, capable avionics, and a low-time left engine and propellers. Contact Paul Barnett (601) 835-7520 [email protected] Aircraft times are subject to change. Specifications, equipment, and maintenance status are subject to purchaser verification. N829RB brings together the enduring appeal of the Beechcraft Baron with low airframe time, updated paint and interior, and a capable Garmin avionics package. With only 2,155.6 total airframe hours, this B55 deserves a close look from buyers seeking a classic piston twin. The left engine and both three-blade scimitar propellers have just 62.9 hours since overhaul; the right engine has 1,012.1 hours since major overhaul. The late-2024 Lancaster Aero paint scheme pairs Matterhorn White with Medium Blue and Silver accents, complemented by polished spinners. Inside, the refurbished cabin features coordinated neutral upholstery and replacement Skandia Aerofoam seat cushioning. The result is an aircraft with a handsome exterior and an inviting cabin. The Garmin GTN 750, ADS-B-equipped transponder, multifunction display, KFC-200 autopilot with flight director, and JPI engine monitor add practical appeal for an owner seeking a personal travel aircraft. Reiff engine preheat systems, oil-filter adapters, oil separators, vortex generators, and a large baggage door round out the equipment package. Annual Inspection completed September 2026 For the buyer who appreciates the Baron's classic lines and wants updated cosmetics, useful equipment, and low-time components, N829RB offers a compelling combination at an asking price of $289,000. 1980 Beechcraft B55 Baron, N829RB, serial number TC-2305. Airframe total time: 2,155.6 hours. September 2026 annual inspection signoff. Stripped and painted in late 2024 by Lancaster Aero in Matterhorn White with Medium Blue and Silver accents. Interior refurbished by Roberto Aircraft Interiors with replacement Skandia Aerofoam seat cushioning. Equipped with vortex generators, heavy-duty Cleveland wheels and brakes, heated pitot, electric pitch trim, alcohol windshield system, large baggage door, external power receptacle, and removable winterization kit. Fuel capacity: 142 gallons total, 136 usable.
Modifications
ENGINES Continental IO-470-L Left engine: 62.9 hours since major overhaul. Overhauled November 11, 2022, by Certified Engines Unlimited, Pembroke Pines, Florida. Right engine: 1,012.1 hours since major overhaul. Both engines received September 2026 annual inspection signoffs, including oil and filter service and recorded cylinder compression checks. PROPELLERS Hartzell three-blade scimitar propellers with polished spinners and alcohol anti-ice. Both propellers have 62.9 hours since overhaul, with September 2026 inspection signoffs. MODIFICATIONS & EQUIPMENT • Vortex generators - STC SA493NM • Engine oil separators - STC SA02033AT • Oil-filter adapters - STC SE09356SC • Reiff engine preheat systems with Hot Bands • JPI EDM 760 engine monitor • Heavy-duty Cleveland wheels and brakes • Alcohol propeller and windshield systems • Removable winterization kit • External power receptacle • Front baggage-door spring
Avionics
AVIONICS • Garmin GTN 750 touchscreen GPS/Nav/Comm • Garmin GTX-345R transponder with ADS-B • Garmin GMX 200 multifunction display with traffic display capability • BendixKing KFC-200 autopilot with flight director • BendixKing KX-155 Nav/Comm with KI-209 indicator • PS Engineering PMA 8000B audio panel • JPI EDM 760 engine monitor • Mid-Continent 4300 standby attitude indicator • WAAS annunciator • Davtron digital clock • Dual USB charging ports • ME-406 emergency locator transmitter • Vertical compass AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT • Vortex generators - STC SA493NM • Heavy-duty Cleveland wheels and brakes • Heated pitot • Electric pitch trim • Alcohol propeller anti-ice and windshield system • Hartzell three-blade scimitar propellers with polished spinners • Large baggage door • Front baggage-door spring • External power receptacle for ground power • Reiff engine preheat systems with Hot Bands • Engine oil separators - STC SA02033AT • Oil-filter adapters - STC SE09356SC • Removable winterization kit • Fuel capacity: 142 gallons total / 136 gallons usable
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
94th pct$289k · 94th percentile of 33 listings
Airframe time
13th pct2,156 hours total (TTAF) · 13th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
10th pct63 hours since major overhaul · 10th percentile of 31 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
68th pct1,012 hours since major overhaul · 68th percentile of 31 listings
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Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft B55 Baron
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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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