1976 Beechcraft Baron B55
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
1) Autopilot GFC 600 / Yaw Damper Smart Glide 2) Dual GI 275s Adahrs/ GTP 59 3) Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel 4) Garmin GTX 345 ADSB In and Out with WeatherAnd Traffic. 5) Garmin GNC 215 Nav/Com 6) GTN 750XI Nav/Com/GPS/MFD. 7) Flight Stream 510 Connext Wireless Cockpit Connectivity. 8) Engine Monitor JPI EDM 960 Digital Cies Fuel Senders. 9) Chronos Digital Clock with Dual USB 10) Garmin GDL 69 SXM Sirius XM Satellite Weather. 11) Garmin USB Power in Passenger Cabin and Mid Continent CH 93 w/USB Power
Description
This Baron will be at Sun and Fun 2026, for more information call Pat I purchased this 1976 Baron 55 in February 2025, strictly for resale
Engine
Engine 1 IO470L 260 HP 59 hrs SMOH ( 2025 ) Gami Injectors Engine Pre Heat Engine 2 IO470 260 HP 59 hrs SMOH ( 2025 ) Gami Injectors Engine Pre Heat Prop 1 Brand New Heated Prop 59 hrs SNEW Prop 2 Brand New Heated Prop 59 hrs SNEW
Interior
Sheepskin pilot and copilot seats 6 seat configuration, 4 seat belts and harness s Leather, grey, very good condition Exterior paint 2001, very good condition
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Premier Aviation Services
trade-a-plane.com
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$465,000
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Camdenton, MO | Apr 13, 2026 | 98 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Baron B55
This 1976 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N56JK) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,433 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 above the market average at $465,000.
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 3,433 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 N56JK.
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 N56JK against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $195,500–$242,125.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.