1968 Beechcraft Baron B55 for sale

1968 Beechcraft Baron B55

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$240,000Overpriced
Location Concord, NC
Total Time 4,706 hrs
Engine SMOH 106 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # TC-1136
Reg # N55SE
Engine Reciprocating ×2
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
PS Engineering PMA 450 Audio Panel Apollo CNX 480 WAAS GPS/ NAV/ COM Avidyne IFD 440 WAAS GPS/ NAV/ COM Garmin GI 275 Electronic Flight Instruments BFG WX 1000 Stormscope King KN 63 DME w/ NAV 1/ 2 Switching/ Hold Garmin GTX 330ES w/ ADSB Out Century III Autopilot

Description

1968 Beechcraft B55 Baron Equipped with Apollo CNX480W & Avidyne IFD 430W GPS/NAV/COM, Century III Autopilot and more. Engines only 106 SMOH.

Engine

1742.8 hrs TSN 106.5 hrs SMOH

Propeller

Propeller 1 TSN 579.80 SPOH 106.5 hrs Propeller 2 TSN 4706.2 hrs SPOH 106.5 hrs

Interior

Tan Leather Seats, Sidewalls and Armrests w/ Charcoal Gray Carpet

Exterior

Matterhorn White Overall with Blue, Silver Metallic & Gold Stripes - Jaguar Paint Scheme

Inspection

Annual Due Sept 2026 *Specifications subject to Buyer verification

Modifications / STCs

Rosen Sun Visors

External Power Receptacle

Vortex Generator Kit

Alcohol Props & Windshield

Leather Wrapped Glare Shield

GAMI Fuel Injectors Kit

Panel Mounted USB Ports

3 Blade Alcohol Props

Control Wheel Map Light

Alternate Static Air System

Large Rear Baggage Door

3 Light Strobe System

Dual Control Yokes

Airwolf Filter Kits

Top Mounted Beacon

Vertical Card Compass

Insight G4 Engine Monitor

G&D Tinted Window Inserts

Bose Lemo Plugs - Front Seats

Alcohol Windshield Anti-ice

136 Gallons Useable Fuel

Electric Elevator Trim System

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Southwest Aero - Mike Schrader
trade-a-plane.com
$240,000
Listing Source
aso.com
$240,000
Southwest Aero
aircraftdealer.com
$240,000
Tan Leather Seats
globalplanesearch.com
$240,000
Southwest Aero
controller.com
$240,000
Southwest Aero
controlleremea.co.uk
$244,312 *
GBP £181,446
Southwest Aero
aviationtrader.com.au
$248,492
Mike Schrader
aircraftforsale.com
$240,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Baron B55

This 1968 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N55SE) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 4,706 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 above the market average at $240,000.

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 4,706 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (N55SE LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,706 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

Registered Owner

N55SE LLC

Registration Address

FRANKFORT, IL

Certificate Issued

2023-11-10

Airworthiness

1968-08-14

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Concord, NC

Seller reported 311 more aircraft in NC →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Concord, NC but FAA registration shows FRANKFORT, IL. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N55SE.

Price History

3 price events · sources: aso.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aircraftforsale.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$240,000
Range: $240,000 — $240,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

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