This 1975 Beechcraft Baron B55 Offers Serious Twin Performance in an ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Colemill-converted IO-550 engines, updated avionics, and clean cosmetics make the GA plane a top-tier twin at an attractive price.

1975 Beechcraft Baron B55 [Courtesy: Carolina Aircraft Inc.]
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Key Takeaways:

  • This article features a 1975 Beechcraft Baron B55 as "Today's Top Pick" from Aircraft For Sale, offered at $219,000.
  • The aircraft boasts Colemill-converted 300 hp IO-550E engines with low hours since new and a total airframe time of 2,725 hours, with excellent reported maintenance.
  • It is well-equipped for modern IFR operations, featuring dual Garmin GNS 530W units, a Garmin 330ES transponder with ADS-B Out, and a Century IV autopilot.
  • Additional highlights include alcohol anti-ice, a refreshed interior from 2011, excellent exterior cosmetics, and complimentary Baron School training with purchase.
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Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1975 Beechcraft Baron B55.

This Baron utilizes Colemill-converted IO-550E engines, delivering 300 hp each for added climb and cruise performance. With 648 and 257 hours since new on the left and right engines, respectively, they have a long way to go before reaching TBO.

Total airframe time sits at 2,725 hours. The airplane remains hangared and has complete logbooks with excellent maintenance reported. The most recent annual is valid through November 1, 2025, and IFR certification runs through August 2026.

Avionics are well equipped for modern IFR operations. Dual Garmin GNS 530W units offer WAAS navigation and are backed by a Garmin 330ES transponder with ADS-B Out. Garmin GDL-69 XM weather and a Garmin traffic system provide situational awareness, while a Strikefinder helps with weather avoidance. A Century IV autopilot, coupled to a King 55A HSI with altitude hold and glideslope capability, gives capable hands-off flying.

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Additional systems include a JPI EDM-760 engine monitor, Shadin fuel flow, DME, and four-place intercom system. This aircraft is fitted with alcohol anti-ice for the props and windshield, dual glideslopes, electric elevator trim, standby attitude indicator, and alternate static source.

1975 Beechcraft Baron B55 [Courtesy: Carolina Aircraft Inc.]

Exterior cosmetics include a white base with burgundy metallic and silver gray striping that is in excellent condition. Inside, medium gray leather seats and light gray sidewalls are complemented by pilot and copilot sheepskin covers. The interior was refreshed in 2011 by Oxford Aviation and remains in nice shape. 

Other features include 136 gallons of usable fuel, aluminum elevator STC, large baggage door, external power receptacle, and factory corrosion proofing. 

This aircraft is currently located in New Jersey, with seller representation based in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is offered at $219,000 and includes Baron School training with purchase.

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Matt Ryan

Matt's eyes have been turned to the sky for as long as he can remember. Now a fixed-wing pilot, instructor and aviation writer, Matt also leads and teaches a high school aviation program in the Dallas area. Beyond his lifelong obsession with aviation, Matt loves to travel and has lived in Greece, Czechia and Germany for studies and for work.

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