1973 Beechcraft Baron B55 for sale

1973 Beechcraft Baron B55

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$134,500
Location Little Rock, Arkansas
Total Time 3,552 hrs
Engine SMOH 878 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # TC-1526
Reg # N1683W
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

King KX-155 Nav Com King KY-196 Com King KNS 80 Nav/Rnav King KR 87 ADF King KMA 20 Audio Dual King KT 76A Transponders WX 8 Stormscope ADS-B Out Bendix FCS-810 Autopilot & FD 3 USB Chargers Sigtronics Intercom

Engine

FRESH EXTENSIVE Annual C/W May 2026 by a DC Aviation and American Bonanza Society approved Shop, $27,832.03

Propeller

Hartzell 3 Blade Propellers LH 445 SMOH RH 1,471 SMOH

Interior

New Upholstery & Carpet 2023

Exterior

New Paint 2023

Inspection

FRESH EXTENSIVE Annual C/W May 2026 by a DC Aviation and American Bonanza Society approved Shop, $27,832.03 NOTE: Only know damage was 2/12/96, Skin Repaired under Nose Door due to a Tug NOTE: LOG BOOKS MISSING FROM NEW to 2/12/96, starting at 3074 hours, all 337’s available.

Modifications / STCs

New Upholstery & Carpet 2023

All New Engine Hoses 2023

All New Engine Hoses 2023

New Ignition Harness 2023

New Fire Wire Spark Plugs 2023

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

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$134,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Baron B55

This 1973 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N1683W) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,552 hours on the airframe. There are currently 43 Baron B55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,900 to $486,000.

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 3,552 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,552 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)
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

FAA registration data pending for N1683W.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Little Rock, Arkansas

Seller reported 32 more aircraft in Arkansas →

Title 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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check N1683W against the NTSB accident database.

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