1959 Beechcraft Travel Air
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
Low time Travel Air! Aspen PFD! Baron Nose mod and Speed Slope Windshield!
Engine
LYCOMING O-360-A1A Left Engine: SMOH: 860.1 TTE: 2775 Right Engine: SMOH: 2,098 IRAN: 545 TTE: 2775 Propellers Non AD Props Left Prop: 838 SPOH Right Prop: 838 SPOH
Interior
Nice paint and interior
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Seitz Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$125,000
|
Arlington, WA | Mar 30, 2026 | 112 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Travel Air
This 1959 Beechcraft Travel Air (N56LB) is a 4-seat multi engine piston with 2,775 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 Travel Air aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $95,900 to $195,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $125,000.
The Travel Air cruises at 180 kts (333 km/h) with a range of 900 nm (1,667 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 20 GPH (76 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $124/hr in fuel alone. With 2,775 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Travel Air — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N56LB.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N56LB against the NTSB accident database.
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