Aircraft Snapshot
- Airframe ClassMulti-Engine Piston
- Passenger Capacity6
- Max Range1,000 NM
- Normal Cruise Speed195 KTAS
- Useful Load1,700 lbs
Acquisition & Financing
- Est. Acquisition Cost (Used)$150,000 - $300,000
- Financing Profile / LiquidityMedium
Operating Costs
- EngineContinental IO-520 (x2)
- Engine TBO1700 hrs
- Fuel Type100LL
- Fuel Efficiency28 GPH
- Direct Operating Cost$400 / hr
Financed Cost of Ownership
$3,098/mo
Estimated all-in monthly cost of ownership
- Financing Payment$1,432/mo
- Operating Cost (Est.)$1,667/mo
6.55% rate (Certified Piston), 15% down, 20-year term, 50 hrs/yr assumption.
Avionics
Legacy / Upgraded Glass
Ownership Analysis
The Baron E55, built from 1970 to 1982, is the upgraded short-body Baron, pairing the 55-series airframe with Continental IO-520 engines (285 hp each) for better climb and cruise than the earlier B55. It remains a popular step into piston twins for owners who want Beechcraft build quality and a traditional six-seat cabin.
Twin-engine ownership doubles the engine, propeller, and overhaul reserve budget, so engine times and the date of each engine’s last overhaul are primary value drivers. Most E55s fly with upgraded or partially upgraded panels; the quality and completeness of prior avionics work varies widely.
Lenders financing older piston twins focus on engine time remaining, maintenance history, and the borrower’s multi-engine experience, which also drives insurance cost. Loan terms fall under the Certified Piston tier, with condition and logbooks driving the specific offer.
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