Beechcraft Baron D55 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.
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About the Beechcraft Baron D55
The Beechcraft Baron D55 is a 55-series Baron — the four-to-five-seat entry into Baron ownership; the B55 is the popular value pick and the E55 the most powerful of the line. As part of the Beechcraft Baron family it shares the Baron airframe, handling and support network. Used prices vary widely with year, hours and avionics — see the live price range and current listings above, and compare it with the other Baron models on the family overview.
Beechcraft Baron D55 Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Baron D55 is a 6-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 190 kt (352 km/h), a range of 1,080 nm (2,000 km), and a useful load of 1,620 lbs (735 kg).
Beechcraft Baron D55 Listings
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Beechcraft Baron D55 Price & Cost
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 D55
Every Beechcraft Baron D55 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.
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 D55 Inventory by Country
| United States | 44 |
| South Africa | 4 |
| Italy | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
Beechcraft Baron D55 Inventory by State
| Florida | 7 |
| Texas | 4 |
| California | 4 |
| Arkansas | 3 |
| North Carolina | 3 |
| Missouri | 2 |
| Georgia | 2 |
| Ohio | 2 |
| South Carolina | 2 |
| Illinois | 2 |
Beechcraft Baron D55 by Price
| Under $100k | 6 |
| Under $200k | 35 |
| Under $300k | 48 |
| Under $500k | 57 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft Baron D55
| 1967 Baron C55 | $79,000 |
| 1979 Baron E55 | $129,000 |
| 1970 Baron B55 | $159,000 |
| 1977 Baron E55 | $289,000 |
| 1974 Baron B55 | $169,000 |
| 1961 Baron 55 | $98,256 |
Other Beechcraft Helicopters
| Beechcraft Bonanza 36 | 192 |
| Beechcraft Bonanza 35 | 138 |
| Beechcraft Baron 58 | 121 |
| Beechcraft King Air 200 | 99 |
Beechcraft Baron D55 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Baron D55. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database