1968 Beechcraft Baron B55 for sale

1968 Beechcraft Baron B55

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$240,000above typical asking range
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 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

Additional Equipment: Rosen Sun Visors External Power Receptacle Vortex Generator Kit Alcohol Props & Windshield Leather Wrapped Glare Shield GAMI Fuel Injectors Kit Standby Attitude Indicator 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 Altitrack Altitude Alerter Bose Lemo Plugs - Front Seats Alcohol Windshield Anti-ice Dual Glideslopes Indicators 136 Gallons Useable Fuel Electric Elevator Trim System Shoulder Harnesses All Seats Interior: Tan Leather Seats, Sidewalls and Armrests w/ Charcoal Gray Carpet. Exterior: Matterhorn White Overall with Blue, Silver Metallic & Gold Stripes - Jaguar Paint Scheme.

Engine

Engine 1 1742.8 hrs TSN 106.5 hrs SMOH Engine 2 1742.8 hrs TSN 106.5 hrs SMOH Propeller 1 TSN 579.80 SPOH 106.5 hrs Propeller 2 TSN 4706.2 hrs SPOH 106.5 hrs

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

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 Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
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
$245,147 *
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 $99,900 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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $161/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)
✓ Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
★ 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

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 374 more aircraft in North Carolina →

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

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $168,637–$229,750.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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