1978 Beechcraft Baron B55
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Garmin GTX 345 Transponder ADSB In and Out Garmin 530 GPS/NAV/COM Avidyne FlightMax 750 WX Radar and Moving Map
Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel KX155 COMM and NAV Backup Radio King KFC-200 Autopilot / HSI / FD Digital Fuel Totalizer Garmin Flightstream with Bluetooth
Description
Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Aircraft has been Hanger Kept and well Maintained, No Damage History or Corrosion, with Fresh Annual
Interior: Interior is in Great Condition
Exterior: Exterior is in Excellent Condition. Alcohol Props and Windshield
Optional Equipment: Engine Cowl Plugs
Interior
Interior is in Great Condition
Exterior
Exterior is in Excellent Condition. Alcohol Props and Windshield
Inspection
Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Aircraft has been Hanger Kept and well Maintained, No Damage History or Corrosion, with Fresh Annual
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Moyer Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
|
$181,000
|
Tobyhanna, PA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$168,000
|
— | May 12, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Complete Logs
globalplanesearch.com
|
$168,000
|
PA | May 12, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Baron B55
This 1978 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N499TC) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,850 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 $168,000.
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 3,850 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 N499TC.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Location not available
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
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