1978 Beechcraft Baron B55
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFROriginal Paint in very good condition. Minor defects with no peeling. Windscreen & all side glass in excellent condition.
Description
NEW ARRIVAL! Extremely Low Time, Clean Airframe
AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales proudly presents this unique B55 to the market. This is an extremely low-time airframe and one of the later serial number Baby Barons to be produced, as 1984 was the last year of production. The aircraft can be flown as is, or it represents an opportunity to upgrade a clean, low-time airplane with avionics and customize to desires.
Dual instruction, export, and worldwide delivery are available. All trades considered.
Left Engine:
Continental IO-470-L
Serial Number 465197CS
1355 Total Hours since New
413 Hours since Top Overhaul (August 1988)
Right Engine:
Continental IO-470-L
Serial Number 465210CS
1355 Total Hours since New
Overhauled March, 1998 (Field Overhaul by IA 133140C)
206 Hours since Major Overhaul
PROP(S):
Left Prop:
McCauley 3AE32C75NR Three Blade Constant Speed Propeller
140 Hours since Overhaul
Serial Number 768327
Blade Model S82NC-5.5
Blade Serial Numbers F72223YS, F72223YS, K95054YS
Alcohol Deice System
Overhauled by New Mexico Aircraft Propeller LLC December, 2001
Right Propeller:
McCauley 3AE32C75NR Three Blade Constant Speed Propeller
140 Hours since Overhaul
Serial Number 768746
Blade Model S82NC-5.5
Blade Serial Numbers F71089YS, F71183YS, K94995YS
Alcohol Deice System
Overhauled by New Mexico Aircraft Propeller LLC December, 2001
Deice Pads Replaced May, 2023
Century IV Autopilot (Altitude and Approach Coupled)
Narco CP135 Audio Panel
Dual Narco COM120 VHF Comm Radios
Narco NAV124 Nav Radio with Glide Slope
Narco NAV 122 (without Glide Slope) (Repairable)
Narco ADF140
Narco AT 150 Transponder
uAVonix Tailbeacon ADS-B Out
Marker Beacon
Narco 195 DME (INOP)
PS Engineering PM1000 Intercom (2 place)
Electric Pitch Trim
Slaved NSD-360 HSI
Datcon Hobbs Meter
Quartz Chronometer
Original Paint in very good condition. Minor defects with no peeling. Windscreen and all side glass in excellent condition.
Complete, Original and Continuous logs
2 Inadvertent landing gear retractions on landing roll (One in 1981, and another in 1986)
Extended Range Fuel Tanks (136 gallons useable)
3 of 4 Fuel Bladders replaced in 2023
Cabin Heater Overhauled (Annual inspection per AD no longer required)
Dual yokes
Right side rudder pedals and toe brakes
Propeller and Windshield Alcohol Deicing System
Large Baggage Door
Extended Baggage Compartment
Always Hangared
Engine
Left Engine: Continental IO-470-L Serial Number 465197CS 1355 Total Hours since New 413 Hours since Top Overhaul (August 1988) Right Engine: Continental IO-470-L Serial Number 465210CS 1355 Total Hours since New Overhauled March, 1998 (Field Overhaul by IA 133140C) 206 Hours since Major Overhaul Propellers Left Propeller: McCauley 3AE32C75NR Three Blade Constant Speed Propeller 140 Hours since Overhaul Serial Number 768327 Blade Model S82NC-5.5 Blade Serial Numbers F72223YS, F72223YS, K95054YS Alcohol Deice System Overhauled by New Mexico Aircraft Propeller LLC December, 2001 Right Propeller: McCauley 3AE32C75NR Three Blade Constant Speed Propeller 140 Hours since Overhaul Serial Number 768746 Blade Model S82NC-5.5 Blade Serial Numbers F71089YS, F71183YS, K94995YS Alcohol Deice System Overhauled by New Mexico Aircraft Propeller LLC December, 2001 Deice Pads Replaced May, 2023 Avionics/Radios Century IV Autopilot (Altitude & Approach Coupled) Narco CP135 Audio Panel Dual Narco COM120 VHF Comm Radios Narco NAV124 Nav Radio with Glide Slope Narco NAV 122 (without Glide Slope) (Repairable) Narco ADF140 Narco AT 150 Transponder uAVonix Tailbeacon ADS-B Out Marker Beacon Narco 195 DME (INOP) PS Engineering PM1000 Intercom (2 place) Electric Pitch Trim Slaved NSD-360 HSI Datcon Hobbs Meter Quartz Chronometer Interior Original Interior in good condition. Tear on back of right front seat. Exterior Original Paint in very good condition. Minor defects with no peeling. Windscreen & all side glass in excellent condition.
Propeller
Left Prop: McCauley 3AE32C75NR Three Blade Constant Speed Propeller 140 Hours since Overhaul Serial Number 768327 Blade Model S82NC-5.5 Blade Serial Numbers F72223YS, F72223YS, K95054YS Alcohol Deice System Overhauled by New Mexico Aircraft Propeller LLC December, 2001 Right Propeller: McCauley 3AE32C75NR Three Blade Constant Speed Propeller 140 Hours since Overhaul Serial Number 768746 Blade Model S82NC-5.5 Blade Serial Numbers F71089YS, F71183YS, K94995YS Alcohol Deice System Overhauled by New Mexico Aircraft Propeller LLC December, 2001 Deice Pads Replaced May, 2023
Interior
Original Interior in good condition. Tear on back of right front seat. Exterior Original Paint in very good condition. Minor defects with no peeling. Windscreen & all side glass in excellent condition.
Exterior
Original Paint in very good condition. Minor defects with no peeling. Windscreen and all side glass in excellent condition.
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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AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales - Steve Feldman
trade-a-plane.com
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$159,900
|
Marysville, CA | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active | |
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Steve Feldman
avpay.aero
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$179,900
|
CA, California | Mar 21, 2026 | 118 days | Active | |
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AirplanesU
controller.com
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$159,900
|
Marysville, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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AirplanesUSA
controlleremea.co.uk
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$163,330 *
GBP £120,889
|
Marysville, CA | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
|
AirplanesUSA
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$165,558
|
Marysville, CA | Apr 03, 2026 | 105 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
planesalesusa.com
|
$179,900
|
California, United States | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Beechcraft Baron B55
This 1978 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N236JE) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 1,355 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 $159,900.
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 1,355 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 145 hours remaining to engine TBO .
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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N236JE.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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