Beechcraft Baron B55 Aircraft in Illinois
Illinois has a strong GA market centred on Chicago (DuPage, Waukegan, Aurora) and downstate (Champaign, Bloomington). The Midwest aviation industry includes major MRO and refurbishment shops. Flat terrain makes Illinois ideal for training and cross-country flying.
2 used Beechcraft Baron B55 aircraft for sale in Illinois · 6-seat · $165K – $189K · updated 7 hours ago
About the Beechcraft Baron B55
The Beechcraft Baron 58 is the benchmark owner-flown piston twin — a six-seat, twin-engine aircraft powered by two Continental IO-550-C engines (300 HP each) that cruises at 200 KTAS on 28 GPH. In production from 1970 to present (as the G58 Baron with Garmin G1000), the Baron 58 has been the standard against which all piston twins are measured for over five decades. The Baron combines genuine six-seat utility, twin-engine safety, and performance that exceeds most single-engine retractables.
Key variants. The 58 Baron (1970-2005): the classic model with conventional avionics. The 58P/58TC (pressurized and turbocharged variants): added pressurization and high-altitude capability. The G58 Baron (2005-present): current production with Garmin G1000 NXi, Continental IO-550-C engines, and modern interior.
Why the Baron 58. The counter-rotating engines (left engine turns clockwise, right counterclockwise) eliminate critical engine considerations — both engines are equal, with no VMC roll tendency on either engine failure. This makes the Baron 58 safer and easier to fly on one engine than almost any other piston twin. The cabin is wide and comfortable with a center aisle and club seating option. Useful load exceeds 1,600 lbs.
Buying advice. Twin-engine pre-buy inspections are inherently more extensive. Two Continental IO-550-C engines mean double the overhaul liability — $45,000-$60,000 per engine at TBO (1,700 hours). Two constant-speed propellers require overhaul every 2,000 hours or 72 months ($6,000-$8,000 each). Check for fuel bladder condition, gear actuator and downlock mechanism, prop governor operation, and nacelle corrosion. AD 2019-16-12 (fuel system) applies to certain models.
Market. Baron 58 (1980s): $130,000-$220,000. Baron 58 (1990s-2000s): $180,000-$350,000. G58 Baron with G1000: $600,000-$900,000. Baron 58 operating costs run $300-$400/hr all-in. A Beechcraft Baron 58 for sale is the premier owner-flown piston twin — nothing else matches its combination of safety, payload, and prestige.
Beechcraft Baron B55 Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Baron B55 is a 6-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 190 kt (352 km/h), a range of 990 nm (1,833 km).
2 Beechcraft Baron B55 For Sale
There are currently 2 used Beechcraft Baron B55 for sale, ranging from $165,000 to $189,000, with a median asking price of $177,000.
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Beechcraft Baron B55 Price & Cost
How much does a Beechcraft Baron B55 cost? Used Baron B55 prices: $165K – $189K, average $177K (median $177K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 17 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Beechcraft Baron B55
Every Beechcraft Baron B55 faces a mandatory 1,500-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $38,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,500-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Beechcraft Baron B55 Inventory by Country
| United States | 45 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
| South Africa | 2 |
| Germany | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Beechcraft Baron B55 Inventory by State
| Florida | 7 |
| North Carolina | 4 |
| California | 4 |
| Georgia | 4 |
| Texas | 4 |
| Arkansas | 3 |
| Missouri | 2 |
| Illinois | 2 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| Iowa | 2 |
Beechcraft Baron B55 by Price
| Under $100k | 4 |
| Under $200k | 33 |
| Under $300k | 46 |
| Under $500k | 53 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft Baron B55
| 1967 Baron C55 | $79,000 |
| 1979 Baron E55 | $129,000 |
| 1970 Baron B55 | $159,000 |
| 1974 Baron B55 | $169,000 |
| 1961 Baron 55 | $98,256 |
| 1977 Baron E55 | $289,000 |
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| Beechcraft Bonanza 36 | 210 |
| Beechcraft Bonanza 35 | 145 |
| Beechcraft Baron 58 | 122 |
| Beechcraft King Air 200 | 93 |
Beechcraft Baron B55 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Baron B55. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database