1978 Beechcraft Baron B55
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Low time late model B55 Baron! 2954 TT, 1291 SFRM, 1531 SPOH, NDH, 1509 lb. useful load, STEC 55X autopilot, Garmin GNS 430W, King KX 155 #2 Nav/Com, Avidyne TAS 600 active traffic, Stratus ESG ADS-B Out transponder, King HSI, Aerospace Logic FL202D LCD fuel gauges with CiES fuel senders, large baggage door, electric props, single yoke.................
Engine
1291 SFRM – Continental IO-470-L (Factory rebuilt 10/1994) 2/2026 annual inspection compressions: LH 75/70/78/72/73/73 RH 73/72/70/74/73/73
Propeller
1531 SPOH – Hartzell PHC-C3YF-2UF (Overhauled 5/1990)
Interior
Original Tweed fabric 5th and 6th seat not installed but included with the sale
Exterior
Matterhorn White with Brown and Red stripes
Inspection
Miscellaneous Maintenance: New LH and RH URHB32S spark plugs 2/2026 500-hour magneto inspection/repair 7/2023 New LH and RH fuel hoses 12/2019 New RH box fuel cell 11/2019 New LH leading edge fuel cell 11/2019 New RH leading edge fuel cell 11/2019 New nose tire 9/2019 New LH and RH tires 9/2019 Overhaul LH box fuel cell 9/2019 New LH vacuum pump 2017 New STEC 55X autopilot 10/2006 Overhaul landing gear motor 5/2006 Overhaul LH alternator 5/2006 New RH alternator 5/2006 Repair RH inboard fuel cell 5/2005 Overhaul LH inboard and outboard fuel cells 5/1998 Install LH and RH factory rebuilt engines 10/1994 Overhaul LH and RH propeller governors 10/1994 Reseal LH and RH propeller 9/1994 New D’Shannon windshield 1/1989
Modifications / STCs
• Electrically heated propeller deice
• Large baggage door
• Single yoke
• Whelen flashing tail beacon
• Rosen sun visors
• Airwolf remote oil filters
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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Latitude Aviation
controller.com
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$149,000
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Tucson, Arizona | Jul 26, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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About This Beechcraft Baron B55
This 1978 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N550DF) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 2,954 hours on the airframe. There are currently 43 Baron B55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,900 to $486,000.
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 2,954 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N550DF.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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