1969 Beechcraft Baron 55
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Beechcraft Baron B55. Engine: Beechcraft BE55, 260 PS, Time: 995 h, TBO: 1500 h, Overhauled: 01/2024. Prop: Hartzell tripala antighiaccio. Location: Italy, Brescia, IT-046
Avionics: Aspen EFD1000 Pro Glass Cockpit with virtual vision Garmin GMA-340 audio panel Dual Bendix-King KX-165A COM/NAV 8.33 kHz Garmin GTX-330 Mode S transponder Garmin GPS 175 WAAS Bendix-King KFC-200 autopilot Radar Bendix-King RDS-81 (color) Flight management display KDM-840 (GPS + weather radar) Altitude alerter AMS 2000 Shadin DME KN-62 Stormscope 3M WX-10E ELT Artex ME-406 MHz (satellite) Zaon PCAS + Garmin Aera 795 portable GPS
Engine details: 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.
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.
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
Equipment: 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
Modifications: Conversion from original analog panel to Aspen EFD1000 Glass Cockpit Installation of modern Mode S transponder and WAAS GPS Upgrade from two-blade to three-blade Hartzell propellers Full de-ice system overhaul and oxygen system renewal IFR certified with PBN capability
Inspection: Right engine: Continental IO-470-L 0 hours SMOH (2024 overhaul) Left engine: Continental IO-470-L 995 hours since new (505 h remaining to TBO 1500 h / extendable to 1700 h) Airframe: 2 383 hours TT Always maintained according to manufacturers maintenance program. All inspections up to date, aircraft ready to fly.
Other remarks: Privately owned, always hangared, never used for training or charter. Full logbooks available. EASA registered (Italy). No accident or incident history.
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
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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 Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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777 Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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$264,844
$265,525
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Brescia, Italy | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | Active |
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About This Beechcraft Baron 55
This 1969 Beechcraft Baron 55 (I-ELBA) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 2,383 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 Baron 55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $45,690 to $275,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $264,844.
The Baron 55 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 25 GPH (95 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $155/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Baron 55 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (I-ELBA) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Brescia, Italy
IT
Seller reportedTitle Status
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $147,715–$244,950.
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