1973 Beechcraft Baron B55
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
No known damage history Garmin GMA340 Avionics Hartzell 3 bladed prop
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model: CONTINENTAL IO470L Engine 1 Time: 1,421 SMOH Engine 1 TBO: 1,500 Engine 2 Time: 1,265 SMOH Prop 1 Manufacturer: HARTZELL Prop Notes: TTSN: 4454 Hrs
Propeller
TTSN: 4454 Hrs
Interior
6 place Beige leather interior. 1 pilot and 5 passengers. Beige leather sidewalls Black seatbelts Single yolk
Exterior
Overall Matterhorn White with Blue and Gold Accents
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Rochelle Govender
controller.com
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Contact for price
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | Mar 14, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Absolute Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
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Contact for price *
Contact for price
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, Australia | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Absolute Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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Contact for price *
Contact for price
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Beechcraft Baron B55
This 1973 Beechcraft Baron B55 is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 4,454 hours on the airframe. There are currently 40 Baron B55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $67,500 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 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 4,454 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
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
ZA
Seller reported 80 more aircraft in Gauteng →Title Status
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for this aircraft.
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