1966 Beechcraft Baron C55 for sale

1966 Beechcraft Baron C55

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$130,000
Location Abbeville, MS
Total Time 4,439 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,791 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # TE-32
Reg # N137F
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics: Garmin GNS480/GPS/Nav/Com Garmin SL30 Nav/Com Garmin MX20 MFD/Traffic Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Status/Appareo Transponder ADS-B In/Out Dual Glideslopes GPS Steering Century III Autopilot/Coupled Options and Features: Davtron Clock Dual Brakes Single Yoke Vortex Generators Alcohol Propeller De Ice

Description

Avionics / Equipment Avionics: Garmin GNS480/GPS/Nav/Com Garmin SL30 Nav/Com Garmin MX20 MFD/Traffic Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Status/Appareo Transponder ADS-B In/Out Dual Glideslopes GPS Steering Century III Autopilot/Coupled Options and Features: Davtron Clock Dual Brakes Single Yoke Vortex Generators Alcohol Propeller De Ice

Engine

Engines: Left: Continental IO-520-C 285 HP Total Time SFRM: 1,791 Hours (As of 11/1/2025) Right: Continental IO-520-C 285 HP Total Time SFRM: 1,791 Hours (As of 11/1/2025) Props: Left: Constant Speed 3-blade Total Time since Overhaul: 977 Hours (11/25/2025) Right: Constant Speed 3-blade Total Time since Overhaul: 351 Hours (11/25/2025)

Propeller

Propeller time are as of 11/1/2025 last propeller log book entry. Propellers have alcohol de-icers.

Interior

Tan Sheep Skin Covers (Good Condition)

Exterior

Overall White wit Blue and Gold striping (Good Condition)

Inspection

November 2025 Takeoff Incident with minor damage in 1979 and Propeller strike in 1990 repaired. Spar Kit P/N 58-4008-15 installed on both spar webbs 10/1/1991.

Modifications / STCs

Davtron Clock

Dual Brakes

Single Yoke

Vortex Generators

Alcohol Propeller De-Ice

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Jerry Christian Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$130,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Baron C55

This 1966 Beechcraft Baron C55 (N137F) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 4,439 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 Baron C55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $130,000 to $148,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $130,000.

The Baron C55 cruises at 190 kts (352 km/h) with a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 28 GPH (106 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $174/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,439 hours
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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Beechcraft Baron C55 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
190 kts (352 km/h)
Range
1,000 nm (1,852 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Useful Load
1,600 lbs (726 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Fuel Burn
28 GPH (106 L/h)
Engines
2

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Baron

Fuel Burn
28.0 GPH
~$182/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N137F.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Abbeville, MS

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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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N137F against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

4 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

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