1982 Beechcraft Baron B55 for sale

1982 Beechcraft Baron B55

Multi Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$486,000Overpriced
Location South Africa
Total Time 3,343 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # TC2438
Reg # ZS-LFO South Africa
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

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Description

Maintenance Condition: Annual Inspection Due: 12/1/2025 Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No

Inspection

Annual Inspection Due: 12/1/2025 Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No

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

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$486,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Baron B55

This 1982 Beechcraft Baron B55 (ZS-LFO) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,343 hours on the airframe. There are currently 41 Baron B55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $67,500 to $486,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $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 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 3,343 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,343 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $390 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Baron B55 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
190 kts (352 km/h)
Max Speed
200 kts (370 km/h)
Range
990 nm (1,833 km)
Ceiling
19,500 ft (5,944 m)
Max Weight
5,100 lbs (2,313 kg)
Horsepower
260 HP
Fuel Capacity
136 gal (515 L)
Fuel Burn
26 GPH (98 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Baron B55

Fuel Burn
26.0 GPH
~$169/hr
Variable Cost
$280/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$25,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$38,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Baron B55. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (ZS-LFO) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

South Africa

ZA

Seller reported

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 ZS-LFO.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (ZS-LFO). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$486,000
Range: $486,000 — $486,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

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