1969 Beechcraft B55
Multi Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
Right engine: fully overhauled in 2024, zero hours since overhaul (TBO 1500 h, extendable to 1700 h per Continental SB). Left engine: 995 hours since new, 505 hours remaining to TBO (extended to 1700 h after major internal parts replacement). Both engines fitted with Hartzell 3-blade de-ice propellers. Engines run on AVGAS 100LL. Aircraft always hangared and maintained under certified maintenance programs.
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Both engines are Continental IO-470-L, 6-cylinder opposed, 260 HP each. Right engine: fully overhauled in 2024, zero hours since overhaul (TBO 1500 h, extendable to 1700 h per Continental SB). Left engine: 995 hours since new, 505 hours remaining to TBO (extended to 1700 h after major internal parts replacement). Both engines fitted with Hartzell 3-blade de-ice propellers. Engines run on AVGAS 100LL. Aircraft always hangared and maintained under certified maintenance programs.
Engine
Both engines are Continental IO-470-L, 6-cylinder opposed, 260 HP each. Right engine: fully overhauled in 2024, zero hours since overhaul (TBO 1500 h, extendable to 1700 h per Continental SB). Left engine: 995 hours since new, 505 hours remaining to TBO (extended to 1700 h after major internal parts replacement). Both engines fitted with Hartzell 3-blade de-ice propellers. Engines run on AVGAS 100LL. Aircraft always hangared and maintained under certified maintenance programs.
Propeller
Hartzell 3-blade
Interior
Six-seat configuration (1 pilot + 5 passengers) Beige leather seats, new carpets, well-preserved side panels and ceiling Dual-control yokes (pilot/co-pilot) Excellent general condition, clean and tidy cockpit layout
Exterior
Complete repaint in 2009 after full strip-to-metal restoration. Colors: elegant white/blue/grey livery, always hangared, excellent condition. Three-blade Hartzell propellers with de-ice system. No accident history, corrosion-free airframe.
Modifications / STCs
• De-ice boots (Goodrich) on wings, tailplane and rudder
• Propeller de-ice alcohol system
• Windshield alcohol anti-ice
• Built-in oxygen system with renewed bottle and regulator
• Heater Janitrol (overhauled and operational)
• Dual wireless Lightspeed Tango headsets
• 6 TSO life vests, first aid kit
• Ground handling “Air-truck” with combustion engine
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
777 Aircraft Sales
controller.com
|
$267,609
$265,525
|
Brescia, Italy | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
777AircraftSales Contact
winglist.aero
|
$316,995 *
EUR 229,000
|
Brescia, Italy | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
777 Aircraft Sales
planecheck.com
|
$269,326 *
€ 229,000
|
Italy | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
|
Call for Price
|
Italy | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
777 Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$277,811 *
AUD $384,075
|
Brescia, Europe, Australia | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
777 Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$272,171 *
GBP £199,970
|
Brescia, Europe, Italy | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Beechcraft B55
This 1969 Beechcraft B55 (I-ELBA) is a multi engine piston with 2,383 hours on the airframe. There are currently 33 B55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,171 to $465,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $267,609.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 3 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (I-ELBA) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Brescia, Italy
IT
Seller reportedTitle 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 database checked for I-ELBA.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (I-ELBA). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
Airworthiness Directives — Beechcraft B55
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Raytheon Aircraft Company (The Beech Aircraft Company and BEECH previously held Type Certificate Nos. 3A15, 3A16, 5A3, and A-777) Models 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-C33, E33, F33, G33, 35-C33A, E33A, F33A, E33C, F33C, 35, A35, B35, C35, D35, E35, F35, G35, H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A,...
View full AD →Raytheon Aircraft Company Models A65, A65-8200, 65-B80, 70, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, E55, 56TC, A56TC, 58, 58P, 58TC, and 95-B55B (T42A) Airplanes
View full AD →Raytheon Aircraft Company (Formerly Known as Beech Aircraft Corporation) Models E33, F33, G33, E33A, F33A, E33C, F33C, C35, D35, E35, F35, G35, H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, V35B, V35TC, V35ATC, V35BTC, 36, A36, A36TC, B36TC, 50, B50, C50, 95-55, 95A55, 95B55, 95C55, D55, E55, 56TC, ...
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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