1975 Beechcraft Baron E55 for sale

1975 Beechcraft Baron E55

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$259,900
Location Vero Beach, FL
Total Time 5,599 hrs
Engine SMOH 166 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # TE-1012
Reg # N491B
Engine Continental IO-520-CB ×2
Cruise 200 kts (370 km/h)
ICAO Type BE55
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics: Garmin/King Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel with 4 Place Intercom Garmin GTN750 GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GMS430WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GTX330ES ADSB Transponder Garmin GDL69 XM Satellite Weather Receiver DAC International GDC31 Roll Steering Adapter GPSS ART2000 Stabilized Radar BFG WX500 Stormscope King KFC200 AP/FD/HSI Additional Features: Keith Freon 134A Electric Air Conditioning

STC SA94RM Deshannon 300 HP IO-550-C Conversion STC SA3845SW Deshannon Baffling STC SA09220SC Vortex Generators

STC SA5789NM GAMI Injectors Shadin Digital Fuel Computer JPI 700 Engine Monitor Standby Backup Horizon Cygnet Dual Controls Inertial Shoulder Harness Eagle Fuel Drain Kit Maxpulse Light Kit (Wig Wag Landing Lights) Lopresti Boom Beam Landing Lights Knots 2U HID Light Aircraft Components Voice Alert Kit Bracket Air Filters Artex ME406 ELT Medeco High Security Locks (Cabin and Baggage Door) Locking Fuel Caps with Filler Spray Shield South Seas Low Profile Battery Vent Fairing STC SA0111CH Rosen Sunvisors 6th Seat included at loose equipment

Description

Maintenance Condition: Well, Maintained E55 with Many Mods, Upgrades and STC’s, Fresh Annual and IFR Comprehensive Maintenance Records Annual Inspection Completed: September 1st 2025 411/413 IFR Certification Completed: August 18th 2025 Additional Features: Keith Freon 134A Electric Air Conditioning STC SA94RM Deshannon 300 HP IO-550-C Conversion STC SA3845SW Deshannon Baffling STC SA09220SC Vortex Generators STC SA5789NM GAMI Injectors Shadin Digital Fuel Computer JPI 700 Engine Monitor Standby Backup Horizon Cygnet Dual Controls Inertial Shoulder Harness Eagle Fuel Drain Kit Maxpulse Light Kit (Wig Wag Landing Lights) Lopresti Boom Beam Landing Lights Knots 2U HID Light Aircraft Components Voice Alert Kit Bracket Air Filters Artex ME406 ELT Medeco High Security Locks (Cabin and Baggage Door) Locking Fuel Caps with Filler Spray Shield South Seas Low Profile Battery Vent Fairing STC SA0111CH Rosen Sunvisors Door Opener Spring Locking Mod Sun Foil Sun Shades 6th Seat Included at Loose Equipment Interior: 6 place in Light Grey leather with sheepskin pilot and co pilot seats, matching side panels and new carpets installed 8/2025, shoulder harness kit installed. Exterior: Overall Matterhorn White with Gold and Black accent stripes.

Engine

Engine(s): TCM IO-550-C2 (300 HP) (Gami Injectors) Engine LH: 900.2 TTSN 166.7 SMOH Engine RH: 900.2 TTSN Prop(s): Hartzell PHC-C3YF-2UF 3 Blade Propeller LH: 154.5 SNEW Propeller RH: 346.1 SMOH

Interior

6 place in Light Grey leather with sheepskin pilot and co pilot seats, matching side panels and new carpets installed 8/2025, shoulder harness kit installed.

Exterior

Overall Matterhorn White with Gold and Black accent stripes.

Inspection

Well maintained E55 with many mods, upgrades and STC’s, fresh Annual and IFR. Comprehensive Maintenance Records. Annual Inspection Completed: September 1st 2025 411/413 IFR Certification Completed: August 18th 2025

Modifications / STCs

GAMI Injectors

Shadin Digital Fuel Computer

JPI 700 Engine Monitor

Standby Backup Horizon

Cygnet Dual Controls

Inertial Shoulder Harness

Eagle Fuel Drain Kit

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Plane Marketing Group
controller.com
$259,900

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About This Beechcraft Baron E55

This 1975 Beechcraft Baron E55 (N491B) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 5,599 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 Baron E55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $123,000 to $385,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $259,900.

The Baron E55 cruises at 200 kts (370 km/h) with a range of 1,080 nm (2,000 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 28 GPH (106 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $174/hr in fuel alone. With 5,599 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 (WOLFENDEN ENTERPRISES INC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,599 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $420 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Baron E55 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
200 kts (370 km/h)
Range
1,080 nm (2,000 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
5,300 lbs (2,404 kg)
Useful Load
1,620 lbs (735 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Fuel Burn
28 GPH (106 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Baron E55

Fuel Burn
28.0 GPH
~$182/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Baron E55. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

WOLFENDEN ENTERPRISES INC

Registration Address

VERO BEACH, FL

Certificate Issued

2025-09-20

Airworthiness

1974-11-25

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Vero Beach, FL

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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 N491B.

Price History

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

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