Aircraft Snapshot
- Airframe ClassMulti-Engine Piston
- Passenger Capacity6
- Max Range900 NM
- Normal Cruise Speed185 KTAS
- Useful Load1,600 lbs
Acquisition & Financing
- Est. Acquisition Cost (Used)$120,000 - $250,000
- Financing Profile / LiquidityMedium
Operating Costs
- EngineContinental IO-470 (x2)
- Engine TBO1500 hrs
- Fuel Type100LL
- Fuel Efficiency24 GPH
- Direct Operating Cost$350 / hr
Financed Cost of Ownership
$2,635/mo
Estimated all-in monthly cost of ownership
- Financing Payment$1,177/mo
- Operating Cost (Est.)$1,458/mo
6.55% rate (Certified Piston), 15% down, 20-year term, 50 hrs/yr assumption.
Avionics
Legacy / Upgraded Glass
Ownership Analysis
The B55, built from 1964 to 1982, is the most-produced Baron variant, powered by Continental IO-470 engines (260 hp each). Its combination of straightforward systems, solid handling, and a large fleet has made it one of the most common entry points into piston twins.
As with any twin, engine and propeller reserves are doubled, and the IO-470’s time since overhaul on each side is a major pricing factor. Airframe age makes corrosion inspection and prior damage history important, and panel quality varies from original to extensively modernized.
The B55’s large fleet gives lenders a solid base of resale comparables. Underwriting centers on engine times, logbook completeness, and pilot multi-engine experience, with loan terms in the Certified Piston tier.
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