1975 Beechcraft Baron B55 for sale

1975 Beechcraft Baron B55

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$195,000
Location Long Beach, California
Total Time 6,072 hrs
Engine SMOH 437 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # TC-1818
Reg # N427KM
Engine Reciprocating ×2
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Garmin GNS 530W Garmin GNS 430 Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel w/ Bluetooth Garmin GTX 330 (ES) Transponder ADS-B Out Century IV Two-Axis A/P Collins HSI PN-101 Gemini Insight 1200 Graphic Engine Monitor Bendix/King KN 64 DME Bendix/King KR 87 TSO ADF Hoskins CFS-2000A Fuel Flow 3M WX-1000+ Stormscope Built-in Oxygen System

Description

Recently painted Beechcraft Baron B55 for sale with LOW engine time, recent annual inspection and ready to go to a new owner!

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

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$195,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Baron B55

This 1975 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N427KM) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 6,072 hours on the airframe. There are currently 44 Baron B55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,900 to $486,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $195,000.

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 6,072 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 (MALM RONALD D)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,072 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
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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

MALM RONALD D

Registration Address

COSTA MESA, CA

Certificate Issued

2016-05-20

Airworthiness

1974-10-24

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Long Beach, California

Seller reported 894 more aircraft in California →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N427KM.

Price History

3 price events · sources: aircraftdealer.com, controlleremea.co.uk, controller.com

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