1975 Beechcraft Baron B55 for sale

1975 Beechcraft Baron B55

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$189,000Good Deal
Location Rockford, IL
Total Time 2,494 hrs
Engine SMOH 669 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # TC-1816
Reg # N5120R
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Avionics Garmin GNS 530W WAAS Global Positioning System/ Moving Map/Nav/Comm King KCS-55A Slaved HSI MX-1700 with KI-214 Vor/Loc Indicator King KLN-90 #2 GPS King KT-76C Transponder King DME U-Avionics Tail Beacon ADSB OUT AR-850 Encoder WX-10 Stormscope Bendix/King KA-22 Audio/Marker Beacon and Remote Marker Lights Century 4 Autopilot coupled Mid Continent Standby Attitude Indicator Artex ELT

Description

Excellent Condition Inside and Out!

Engine

Continental, IO-470-L 260-hp LH: 669 Hrs on Factory remanufactured engine

Propeller

Hartzell two blade propellers LH: 931 Hrs SPOH RH: 931 Hrs SPOH

Interior

6 place Light Gray leather seats, blue carpet, good condition

Exterior

Matterhorn White with Medium Gray and Aristo Blue Stripes, very good condition-1992

Inspection

Annual Inspection Completed May 2025 Transponder Inspection Completed June 2025 Heater 24 month inspection completed November 2024 Airframe #1 log missing, logs start at 683 hours 136 Gallon Fuel capacity Useful Load 1621 pounds Aircraft is located in Aurora IL contact Courtesy to arrange inspection. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTIONSPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION. PRIOR SALE AND/OR REMOVAL FROM THE MARKET WITHOUT NOTICE.

Modifications / STCs

Deice Boots

Alcohol Prop and Windshield Deice

GEM G2 Engine Monitors

Dual Yoke

Heated pitot/stall warning

Flight hour recorder

GAMI Injectors

Rotating Beacon-top

Wing Tip Strobes

Steerable nose wheel taxi light

External power receptacle

Door Steward

BAS Inertia Reel Shoulder Harness Kit

Alternate static air

Cleveland wheels and brakes

Co-pilot brakes

Rudder and Aileron Trim

Rosen Visors

Pilot Vent Window

Brackett Air Filters

Battery Monitor

Marsh Brother Gear Door Bushing Kit

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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Courtesy Aircraft Sales - Darcy Stults
trade-a-plane.com
$189,000
Courtesy Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$189,000
Courtesy Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
$195,688

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Baron B55

This 1975 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N5120R) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 2,494 hours on the airframe. There are currently 43 Baron B55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,171 to $486,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $189,000.

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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $143/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 2,494 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: 2,494 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)
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 N5120R.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Rockford, IL

Seller reported 166 more aircraft in IL →

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 N5120R against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$160,000
Range: $134,700 — $185,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+18%
Above Market

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