1978 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON
Description
Low time late model B55 Baron! 2954 TT, 1291 SFRM, 1531 SPOH, NDH, 1509 lb. useful load, STEC 55X autopilot, Garmin GNS 430W, King KX 155 #2 Nav/Com, Avidyne TAS 600 active traffic, Stratus ESG ADS-B Out transponder, King HSI, Aerospace Logic FL202D LCD fuel gauges with CiES fuel senders, large baggage door, electric props, single yoke.................Specifications
Year1978
ManufacturerBEECHCRAFT
ModelB55 BARON
Serial NumberTC-2197
Registration #N550DF
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atKTUS (Tucson International Airport)
Total Time2,954
Airframe NotesAircraft located at Tucson International Airport (KTUS) in Tucson, AZ
No known damage history
Complete logbooks and high-resolution photo gallery available by email request
Annual inspection due 2/2027
IFR certification due 7/2028
ELT battery due 4/2030
All FAA AD’s in compliance
FAA AD 90-08-14 complied with 9/2018 and next due at 3306.5 TT
Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 5100 pounds
Basic Empty Weight: 3591 pounds
Useful Load: 1509 pounds
Usable Fuel Capacity: 136 gallons
Empty CG: 79.28 inches
Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL IO470L
Engine 1 Time1,291 SFRM
Engine 1 TBO1400
Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New1994
Engine 1 Notes1291 SFRM – Continental IO-470-L (Factory rebuilt 10/1994)
2/2026 annual inspection compressions:
LH 75/70/78/72/73/73
RH 73/72/70/74/73/73
Engine 2 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL IO470L
Engine 2 Time1,291 SFRM
Engine 2 TBO1400
Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New1994
Engine 2 Notes1291 SFRM – Continental IO-470-L (Factory rebuilt 10/1994)
2/2026 annual inspection compressions:
LH 75/70/78/72/73/73
RH 73/72/70/74/73/73
Prop 1 ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop 1 ModelPHC-C3YF-2UF
Prop 1 Time1531 SOH
Prop 2 ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop 2 ModelPHC-C3YF-2UF
Prop 2 Time1531 SOH
Prop Notes1531 SPOH – Hartzell PHC-C3YF-2UF (Overhauled 5/1990)
Avionics/RadiosSTEC 55X autopilot
Garmin GNS 430W WAAS #1 GPS/Nav/Comm
King KX 155 #2 Nav/Comm
Avidyne EX 500 MFD
Avidyne TAS 600 active traffic
Appareo Stratus ESG remote ADS-B Out transponder
King KI 525A HSI
King CDI/GS indicator
King KN 64 DME
King KMA 24 audio panel
PS Engineering PM 3000 intercom
Aerospace Logic FL202D LCD fuel gauge (with CiES fuel senders)
Shadin DigiFlo-L fuel flow meter
Insight TAS 1000 air data computer
ACK E-04 406mhz ELT
Auxiliary music jack
Bose aircraft-powered LEMO headset jacks for pilot and co-pilot
Additional EquipmentElectrically heated propeller deice
Large baggage door
Single yoke
Whelen flashing tail beacon
Rosen sun visors
Airwolf remote oil filters
Exterior NotesMatterhorn White with Brown and Red stripes
Interior NotesOriginal Tweed fabric
5th and 6th seat not installed but included with the sale
Inspection StatusMiscellaneous Maintenance:
New LH and RH URHB32S spark plugs 2/2026
500-hour magneto inspection/repair 7/2023
New LH and RH fuel hoses 12/2019
New RH box fuel cell 11/2019
New LH leading edge fuel cell 11/2019
New RH leading edge fuel cell 11/2019
New nose tire 9/2019
New LH and RH tires 9/2019
Overhaul LH box fuel cell 9/2019
New LH vacuum pump 2017
New STEC 55X autopilot 10/2006
Overhaul landing gear motor 5/2006
Overhaul LH alternator 5/2006
New RH alternator 5/2006
Repair RH inboard fuel cell 5/2005
Overhaul LH inboard and outboard fuel cells 5/1998
Install LH and RH factory rebuilt engines 10/1994
Overhaul LH and RH propeller governors 10/1994
Reseal LH and RH propeller 9/1994
New D’Shannon windshield 1/1989
Year1978|
ManufacturerBEECHCRAFT|
ModelB55 BARON|
Serial NumberTC-2197|
Registration #N550DF|
ConditionUsed|
FlightRulesIFR|
Based atKTUS (Tucson International Airport)|
Total Time2,954|
Airframe NotesAircraft located at Tucson International Airport (KTUS) in Tucson, AZ
No known damage history
Complete logbooks and high-resolution photo gallery available by email request
Annual inspection due 2/2027
IFR certification due 7/2028
ELT battery due 4/2030
All FAA AD’s in compliance
FAA AD 90-08-14 complied with 9/2018 and next due at 3306.5 TT
Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 5100 pounds
Basic Empty Weight: 3591 pounds
Useful Load: 1509 pounds
Usable Fuel Capacity: 136 gallons
Empty CG: 79.28 inches|
Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL IO470L |
Engine 1 Time1,291 SFRM |
Engine 1 TBO1400|
Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New1994|
Engine 1 Notes1291 SFRM – Continental IO-470-L (Factory rebuilt 10/1994)
2/2026 annual inspection compressions:
LH 75/70/78/72/73/73
RH 73/72/70/74/73/73|
Engine 2 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL IO470L |
Engine 2 Time1,291 SFRM |
Engine 2 TBO1400|
Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New1994|
Engine 2 Notes1291 SFRM – Continental IO-470-L (Factory rebuilt 10/1994)
2/2026 annual inspection compressions:
LH 75/70/78/72/73/73
RH 73/72/70/74/73/73|
Prop 1 ManufacturerHARTZELL|
Prop 1 ModelPHC-C3YF-2UF|
Prop 1 Time1531 SOH |
Prop 2 ManufacturerHARTZELL|
Prop 2 ModelPHC-C3YF-2UF|
Prop 2 Time1531 SOH |
Prop Notes1531 SPOH – Hartzell PHC-C3YF-2UF (Overhauled 5/1990)|
Avionics/RadiosSTEC 55X autopilot
Garmin GNS 430W WAAS #1 GPS/Nav/Comm
King KX 155 #2 Nav/Comm
Avidyne EX 500 MFD
Avidyne TAS 600 active traffic
Appareo Stratus ESG remote ADS-B Out transponder
King KI 525A HSI
King CDI/GS indicator
King KN 64 DME
King KMA 24 audio panel
PS Engineering PM 3000 intercom
Aerospace Logic FL202D LCD fuel gauge (with CiES fuel senders)
Shadin DigiFlo-L fuel flow meter
Insight TAS 1000 air data computer
ACK E-04 406mhz ELT
Auxiliary music jack
Bose aircraft-powered LEMO headset jacks for pilot and co-pilot|
Additional EquipmentElectrically heated propeller deice
Large baggage door
Single yoke
Whelen flashing tail beacon
Rosen sun visors
Airwolf remote oil filters|
Exterior NotesMatterhorn White with Brown and Red stripes|
Interior NotesOriginal Tweed fabric
5th and 6th seat not installed but included with the sale|
Inspection StatusMiscellaneous Maintenance:
New LH and RH URHB32S spark plugs 2/2026
500-hour magneto inspection/repair 7/2023
New LH and RH fuel hoses 12/2019
New RH box fuel cell 11/2019
New LH leading edge fuel cell 11/2019
New RH leading edge fuel cell 11/2019
New nose tire 9/2019
New LH and RH tires 9/2019
Overhaul LH box fuel cell 9/2019
New LH vacuum pump 2017
New STEC 55X autopilot 10/2006
Overhaul landing gear motor 5/2006
Overhaul LH alternator 5/2006
New RH alternator 5/2006
Repair RH inboard fuel cell 5/2005
Overhaul LH inboard and outboard fuel cells 5/1998
Install LH and RH factory rebuilt engines 10/1994
Overhaul LH and RH propeller governors 10/1994
Reseal LH and RH propeller 9/1994
New D’Shannon windshield 1/1989|
