PlaneFox tracks 39 Beechcraft Baron 55 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How much does a Beechcraft Baron 55 cost?

There are 39 Beechcraft Baron 55 listings on PlaneFox right now, 25 of them priced. They ask between EUR 40,000 and EUR 448,000, with a median of EUR 139,000.

How far can a Beechcraft Baron 55 fly?

A Beechcraft Baron 55 flies about 739 nm, roughly 1,369 km, which is about 4 h 1 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Beechcraft Baron 55 cost to own?

A Beechcraft Baron 55 costs about EUR 6,114 a month to own and fly: EUR 5,088 to run it, plus EUR 1,026 for a loan over 15 years on the median asking price here, EUR 138,628. Flown 150 hours a year, that is about EUR 430 for every flight hour.

More questions about the Beechcraft Baron 55

How much does a Beechcraft Baron 55 cost?

The median asking price for a Beechcraft Baron 55 on PlaneFox is EUR 139,000, measured across the Beechcraft Baron 55 listings on the site today. Prices run from EUR 40,000 for older, higher-time airframes up to EUR 448,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. Year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and condition account for most of that spread.

What is the price range for a used Beechcraft Baron 55?

Beechcraft Baron 55 aircraft listed on PlaneFox range from EUR 40,000 to EUR 448,000, with a median asking price of EUR 139,000. Late model years with low airframe hours and a modern glass panel sit at the top of that range; early airframes with high hours and analogue instruments sit at the bottom.

How many Beechcraft Baron 55 aircraft are for sale right now?

PlaneFox lists 39 Beechcraft Baron 55 aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.

Where can I find a Beechcraft Baron 55 for sale?

Every Beechcraft Baron 55 PlaneFox can see is on this page — 39 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in Germany (2), followed by Switzerland (1), Brazil (1), United Kingdom (1) and United States (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Beechcraft Baron 55 in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.

What should I check when buying a used Beechcraft Baron 55?

On a used Beechcraft Baron 55, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

How do Beechcraft Baron 55 prices change with year of manufacture?

The price chart on this page shows the average asking price of a Beechcraft Baron 55 by year of manufacture, drawn from the Beechcraft Baron 55 listings PlaneFox holds today. It shows how the Beechcraft Baron 55 holds its value over time and which model years offer the best price for the condition.

About the Beechcraft Baron 55

Aircraft overview

The Beechcraft Baron 55 is a light twin engine piston aircraft built by Beech Aircraft, later Beechcraft, as the original Baron line. The Model 55 entered production in 1961 and remained in the catalog through the early 1980s, with major versions including the 55, A55, B55, C55, D55 and E55. It sits in the owner flown and business transport category, positioned above single engine Bonanza models and below larger cabin class twins. Its importance comes from combining Beechcraft handling, retractable gear, all metal construction and credible twin engine performance in a compact airframe.

Performance & specifications

Performance depends strongly on variant, engine fit, weight and modifications. Early Baron 55 aircraft used Continental IO-470 engines rated at 260 hp, while the later E55 used Continental IO-520 engines rated at 285 hp. Typical cruise speeds are commonly in the 180 to 200 knot range. Practical range is often around 800 to 1,000 nautical miles with reserves, depending on tanks, power setting and loading. Useful load is commonly in the approximate 1,500 to 1,700 lb range. Published service ceilings vary by model, with many Baron 55 versions listed around the high teens to about 20,000 feet. The aircraft has retractable tricycle landing gear and constant speed propellers.

Cabin & avionics

The Baron 55 normally seats five or six, depending on interior configuration. Compared with the later Baron 58, it has a shorter cabin and lacks the stretched fuselage and club seating layout associated with the 58 series. Access is through the right side cabin door and baggage space is split between nose and cabin areas. Factory avionics on older examples were analog and varied widely, so the panel is usually a major differentiator in today’s market. Common upgrades include Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, Garmin G500 or G500 TXi displays, Aspen electronic flight instruments, modern transponders, audio panels, engine monitors and upgraded autopilots. Garmin G1000 and Garmin Perspective are not standard factory suites for the Baron 55.

Buying & value

Prospective buyers should focus on airframe history, corrosion inspection, gear system condition, fuel tanks, engine and propeller times, autopilot status, avionics legality and quality of records. Variant matters: a B55 offers the classic 260 hp Baron 55 profile, while the E55 is generally valued for its IO-520 power and higher performance. Popular upgrades include speed mods, modern interiors, panel modernization, engine monitors and improved engine cooling. On PlaneFox, current used-market asking prices average about EUR 142,000, with listings ranging from about EUR 43,000 to EUR 421,000. That spread reflects condition, variant, engine status, avionics investment and overall pedigree more than model year alone.

39 Beechcraft Baron 55 aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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