1968 Beechcraft Baron D55 for sale

1968 Beechcraft Baron D55

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$79,000
Location CA
Total Time 5,334 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # TE-455
Reg # N18MD
Engine Continental IO-520C ×2
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
ICAO Type BE55
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin GNS-530W WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM Dual Garmin GI-275 ADI/HSI+AP in Backup Configuration Garmin GTX 330ES ADS-B Out Mode S Transponder Shadin Digiflo-L Twin Fuel Totalizer with 530 W Interface Garmin Flightstream 210 Stratux ADS-B In Permanently Mounted/Hardwired PS Engineering PMA6000 Audio Panel Century III Autopilot with GPSS

Glideslope Auto-capture

and Auto-trim Monroy Traffic Watch ATD-300 Artex 406Mhz ELT TKM MX-170C NAV/COMM BF Goodrich WX-900 Stormscope JPI 790 Color Twin Engine Monitor + FF + GPS AirGizmo Dock with Garmin 496 Hardwired to Aircraft (power + XM Audio) Astro-tech LC2 Digital Chronometer Dual Yoke with Co-pilot PTT Switch

Description

Maintenance Condition: Annual Inspection Due: 2/7/2025 Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes for Additional Information Optional Equipment: BAS 4-Point Inertial-reel Shoulder Harnesses 3/8" Speedslope Windshield Alcohol Propeller System Onboard 5-Place Oxygen Fluorosilicone Fuel Cap O-rings GAMIjector Fuel Injectors LED Taxi and Landing Lights Tail and Belly Strobes

Inspection

Annual Inspection Due: 2/7/2025 Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes for Additional Information

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$79,000
Annual Inspection Due
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About This Beechcraft Baron D55

This 1968 Beechcraft Baron D55 (N18MD) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 5,334 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 Baron D55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $215,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $79,000.

The Baron D55 cruises at 190 kts (352 km/h) with a range of 1,080 nm (2,000 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 19,700 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. With 5,334 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 (N18MD AVIATION LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,334 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $420 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Baron D55 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
190 kts (352 km/h)
Range
1,080 nm (2,000 km)
Ceiling
19,700 ft (6,005 m)
Useful Load
1,620 lbs (735 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Fuel Burn
28 GPH (106 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Baron D55

Fuel Burn
28.0 GPH
~$182/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Baron D55. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

N18MD AVIATION LLC

Registration Address

SALEM, OR

Certificate Issued

2023-12-11

Airworthiness

1967-11-16

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 854 more aircraft in California →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in CA but FAA registration shows SALEM, OR. 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 N18MD.

Price History

2 price events · sources: aso, aso.com

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