1975 Beechcraft Baron B55
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: 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 Equipment: 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
Avionics / Equipment 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 Equipment: 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
Engine
Engine(s): Continental, IO-470-L 260-hp LH: 669 Hrs on Factory remanufactured engine RH: 931 Hrs on Schenck overhauled engine Propeller(s): Hartzell two blade propellers LH: 931 Hrs SPOH RH: 931 Hrs SPOH
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 Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Courtesy Aircraft Sales - Darcy Stults
trade-a-plane.com
|
$189,000
|
Aurora, IL | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
|
Courtesy Aircraft Sales
controller.com
|
$189,000
|
Rockford, IL | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
Courtesy Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$193,054 *
GBP £142,889
|
Rockford, IL | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
|
Courtesy Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$195,688
|
Rockford, IL | Apr 03, 2026 | 105 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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 $99,900 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 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 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.
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Beechcraft Baron B55 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5120R.
Location & Ownership
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.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $197,499–$278,750.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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