1965 Beechcraft Baron B55 for sale

1965 Beechcraft Baron B55

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$154,500
Location Davenport, IA
Total Time 3,910 hrs
Engine SMOH 372 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # TC-831
Reg # N413J
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GNS-430W WAAS NAV / COM Garmin GTX-345 Transponder (ADS-B In Out) Bendix King KX-155 Nav / Com Bendix King KN-64 DME Bendix King KR-87 ADF Century III Autopilot King KCS-55A

HSI WX-10 Stormscope Digital Turn Coordinator

Description

1965 Beechcraft B55 Baron with just 3,910 hours total time and low-time Continental IO-470-L engines showing only 372/389 SMOH, paired with desirable 3-blade Hartzell props. This Baron features a solid IFR panel including a Garmin GNS-430W WAAS GPS, GTX-345 ADS-B In Out, Century III autopilot, HSI, Stormscope, and Garmin audio panel. Upgrades included alcohol props/windshield de-ice, D'Shannon speed sloped windshield, long-range fuel, 5,100 lb gross weight increase, Rosen visors, and upgraded annunciator panel. Clean Midwest ownership history since 1981 with complete logs and no known damage history, finished in classic blue and white paint with a comfortable six-seat leather interior.

Engine

Engine #1: Continental IO-470-L Engine #1: Time Since Overhaul: 372 Hours Overhauled by Popular Grove w/New Cylinders - 2004 Engine #2: Continental IO-470-L Engine #2: Time Since Overhaul: 389 Hours Overhauled by Popular Grove w/New Cylinders - 2003 Propeller #1: 3-Blade Hartzell PHC-C3YF-2UF Propeller #1 Time Since New: 420 Hours Propeller #2: 3-Blade Hartzell PHC-C3YF-2UF Propeller #2 Time Since New: 420 Hours

Propeller

TTAF: 3,910 Hours Fresh Annual in Progress, great time for Pre-buy!!

Interior

Cream and Blue Leather Interior - 6 Seats Older Condition, but quality

Exterior

Overall White Base Paint with Blue and Black Striping Older, but in Good Condition for its Age

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About This Beechcraft Baron B55

This 1965 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N413J) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,910 hours on the airframe. There are currently 43 Baron B55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,171 to $486,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $154,500.

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 3,910 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: 3,910 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)
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 N413J.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Davenport, IA

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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

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