1964 Beechcraft Baron B55 for sale

1964 Beechcraft Baron B55

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$134,900Good Deal
Location Bowling Green
Total Time 4,350 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,262 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # TC741
Reg # N455BT
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin GTN 750 Garmin G5 Garmin GTX 330/33 Aspen EFD-1000MaxPFD

EFD-1000Max MFD Century 3-c ILS LPV capable JpI 760 3M 10X-A Aspen EA-100 De-ice boots Hot props Windshield hotplate Large cargo door Rosen visors Engine heaters Vortex generators Wing de-ice boots Fire extinguisher Heated pitot Hinged windows Copilot push to talk Pilot push to talk

Description

This 1964 beach Baron 55 is an excellent find! The air frame is solid, has low total time and comes with a complete set of original logs. The engines have great compressions and are running strong. The plane is IFR equipped with a pair of Aspen flight displays, a Garmin GTN 750, a Garmin G5, a Century III auto pilot and more. If you are looking for a light twin, that is fun to fly and has that beautiful beach craft quality feel all without breaking the bank, this is your chance Chance. At this price, it will not be available for very long, so be sure to contact us right away.

Engine

CONT MOTOR IO-470-L s/n: CS-155820-8-L TSNEW: 1262.90 CONT MOTOR IO-470-L s/n: CS-192163-8-L-R TSNEW: 737.40

Interior

The overall condition of the paint is good. The finish has a moderate shine with a few minor chips and scratch scratches as to be expected. The seats, carpet side panels and all plastic components are in excellent condition.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Baron B55

This 1964 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N455BT) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 4,350 hours on the airframe. There are currently 41 Baron B55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,900 to $486,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $134,900.

The Baron B55 cruises at 190 kts (352 km/h) with a range of 990 nm (1,833 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 19,500 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 26 GPH (98 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $143/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $280/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $25,000. With 4,350 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,350 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $390 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Baron B55 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
190 kts (352 km/h)
Max Speed
200 kts (370 km/h)
Range
990 nm (1,833 km)
Ceiling
19,500 ft (5,944 m)
Max Weight
5,100 lbs (2,313 kg)
Useful Load
1,750 lbs (794 kg)
Horsepower
260 HP
Fuel Capacity
136 gal (515 L)
Fuel Burn
26 GPH (98 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Baron B55

Fuel Burn
26.0 GPH
~$169/hr
Variable Cost
$280/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$25,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$38,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Baron B55. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N455BT.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Bowling Green

Seller reported

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 N455BT against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$189,000
Range: $152,250 — $262,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-29%
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