1964 Beechcraft Baron B55 for sale

1964 Beechcraft Baron B55

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$125,000Good Deal
Location Fayetteville, AR
Total Time 6,487 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,818 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # TC-558
Reg # N248M
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Avidyne IFD-550: FMS/GPS/NAV/COM Avidyne IFD-440: FMS/GPS/NAV/COM Aspen EFD 1000 Pro Avidyne SkyTrax 100B ADSB-IN Avidyne AXP 322 ADSB-OUT JPI EDM 760m Century IIIC Autopilot Alcor EGT

Description

This well-equipped 1964 Baron B55 is the ultimate value play for multi-engine time building or family travel. featuring a modern Avidyne IFD-550/440 glass cockpit and an impressive 1,722 lb useful load. With a recent December 2025 annual, this Baron is primed for immediate missions. You can fly it as-is or opt for our available "0" time engine at additional cost. $125,000 Call now!

Engine

Left Engine: S/N 465381-CS, TSMOH: 1818.9 in 1996, Field Overhaul

Propeller

Right: McCauley 2AF34C55-LMO S/N: 697194 TSPOH: 466.6 in 1994 by Priebe Propeller Left: McCauley 2AF34C55-NO S/N: 761317 TSPOH: 466.6 in 1994 by Priebe Propeller

Inspection

Annual Inspection: Completed December 2025 Pitot Static, Altimeter, and Transponder checks: Completed July 2021 Useful Load: 1722 lbs Damage History: Gear retraction while taxiing - 1974 Complete Logs: Airframe logs start in 1972, then complete and continuous to Present date. All other logs Complete

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
South Delta Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$125,000
South Delta Aviation
controller.com
$125,000
South Delta Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$126,464 *
GBP £94,503
South Delta Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$129,423

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Baron B55

This 1964 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N248M) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 6,487 hours on the airframe. There are currently 40 Baron B55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $67,500 to $486,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $125,000.

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 6,487 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: 6,487 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 registration data pending for N248M.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Fayetteville, AR

Seller reported 109 more aircraft in AR →

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N248M against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$187,000
Range: $152,400 — $252,250
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-33%
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