1978 Beechcraft Baron B55 for sale

1978 Beechcraft Baron B55

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$379,500Overpriced
Location Little Rock, AR
Engine SMOH 1,198 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # TC2087
Reg # N18448
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
FULL GARMIN GLASS PANEL Installed May 2024 Garmin G600 Autopilot Garmin GDL 69A XM Weather & Audio Garmin G500 TXi PILOTS PFD SYSTEM GARMIN GI-275 STANDBY GYRO Garmin GTN 750xi NAV/COM/GPS GARMIN GNC 355TXI AS COM/NAV/GPS GARMIN GEA 110 ENGINE INSTRUMENTS Garmin GMA 35C Remote Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345R Tansponder WX 8 Stormscope ADS-B In/Out Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot 2 USB Chargers

Description

1978 Colemill President II Beechcraft Baron B-55 ---N18448---Serial #TC2087

Engine

Continental IO 550-E1B LH Engine 1,198 Since Factory Reman, 6/25/1997

Propeller

Hartzell 3 Blade Propellers

Modifications / STCs

• All Exterior & Interior lights LED’s

• Custom Leather Wrapped Yokes

• Vortex VG’s installed

• LDG Gearbox Overhauled 2/25

• New Brakes 2/25

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
AirSOUTH Aviation Services
controller.com
$379,500
AirSOUTH Aviation Services
controlleremea.co.uk
$383,946 *
GBP £286,912
AirSOUTH Aviation Services
aviationtrader.com.au
$392,929

* 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 1978 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N18448) is a 6-seat multi engine piston . There are currently 40 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 $379,500.

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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

✓ Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
★ 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 N18448.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Little Rock, 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 N18448 against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$184,750
Range: $129,900 — $254,143
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+105%
Above Market

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