This 1973 Beechcraft B55 Baron (N212SM) represents a well-maintained twin with significant upgrades, featuring the Chuck Ney 285hp conversion that replaces the original IO-470 cylinders with IO-520 cylinders for enhanced performance. With 4,965 hours total time, both engines and Hartzell propellers show just 100 hours since major overhauls and factory-new installations in October 2023. The aircraft boasts a comprehensive Garmin glass panel suite, including a G500 with SVT, GTN 750/650 navigators, GFC 600 autopilot with advanced features like ESP and yaw damper, and dual GI 275 standby instruments. It’s equipped for all-weather operations with a FIKI-certified TKS deice system, built-in oxygen, and Ice Shields, while maintenance records show compliance with all ADs and recent overhauls of critical components like the landing gear, alternators, and fuel systems.

The airframe has minor damage history from a 2014 hangar rash incident affecting the rudder and right elevator, fully repaired. The interior features a 2004 tan leather upgrade with BAS inertia-reel harnesses, while the exterior wears a 2008 white-and-blue paint scheme. Useful load stands at 1,461 lbs with 136 gallons of fuel capacity. Recent work includes new Concorde batteries, brake systems, and a C&D heater replacement (eliminating Janitrol AD concerns). With an annual due November 2025 and IFR certification valid until July 2026, this Baron is turnkey for cross-country or instrument flying. The aircraft is currently hangared at Linden Airport (KLDJ), with complete logs and a detailed photo gallery available.

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 4,965 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 100 hrs (SMOH)

Engine 2 Time: 100 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 100 hrs (SNEW)

Prop 2 Time: 100 hrs (SNEW)

Logbook Status: Complete logbooks and photo gallery available by email request

Inspection Status: Annual inspection due 11/2025. IFR certification due 7/2026. ELT battery due 5/2028. Oxygen bottle hydrostatic test due 7/2028. All FAA AD’s in compliance. FAA AD 90-08-14 complied with 6/2021 (no cracks found) and next due at 5148.1 TT.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 - GTN #1 WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm, GTN #2 WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm

Comms

Garmin GTN 750 - GTN #1 WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm, GTN #2 WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm

Garmin GFC 600 - GFC autopilot with altitude hold, GPSS, LVL (return-to-level mode button), ESP (Electronic Stability and Protection), underspeed and overspeed protection, yaw damper, and electric trim

Audio

Garmin GMA 35 - GMA remote audio panel (displayed on GTN 750)

Weather

Garmin GDL 69A - GDL XM receiver for satellite weather and radio

Traffic

Garmin GTS 820 - GTS active traffic

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 330ES - GTX ADS-B out transponder

PFD

Garmin G500 - PFD/MFD (with SVT), ESI standby PFD on pilot side, GI standby PFD on co-pilot side

MFD

Garmin G500 - PFD/MFD (with SVT)

EMS/EIS

JPI EDM 790 - JPI EDM engine monitor with fuel flow/totalizer, FL LCD fuel gauges (with CiES fuel senders)

Additional Equipment

Deice System

CAV Aerospace FIKI TKS - CAV FIKI TKS deice system

Oxygen System

Sky-Ox Sk101 - built-in system

Fuel Injectors

GAMIjectors - tuned custom fuel

Baggage Door

Large baggage door

Ice Shields

Nose-mounted Ice Shields

Landing Lights

Dual yoke LED landing lights, LED taxi light

Tail Fairing

Knots2U upper tail fairing with Whelen flashing beacon

Door Steward

Mountain View Aviation Door Steward

Baggage Door Strut

Knots2U baggage door strut, BLR Research "The Spring Thing" nose baggage door strut

Engine Pre-Heat System

Tanis engine pre-heat system

Oil Filter Adapters

Airwolf oil filter adapters

Heater

C&D heater (eliminates FAA AD associated with Janitrol heater)

Sun Visors

Rosen sun visors

Locks

Medeco locks

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year: 2004

Paint Year: 2008

Interior Notes: Tan leather interior installed 10/2004. Pilot and co-pilot seats have sewn-in sheepskins. BAS Inc inertia wheel shoulder harnesses for pilot and co-pilot seats. 5th and 6th seats included with the sale (not currently installed).