1978 Beechcraft B55 BaronMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1978 Beechcraft B55 Baron (N827VU) presents as a well-maintained twin with significant upgrades and a classic aesthetic. The airframe shows 4,966 total hours, with both Continental IO-470-L engines overhauled in 2013 by Poplar Grove Airmotive (579 hours SMOH) and paired with Hartzell scimitar propellers installed new in 2013 (706 hours). The aircraft carries a useful load of 1,604 lbs and features a 1998-era paint scheme in white, dark red, and gold rated 9/10, complemented by a tan leather interior rated 8/10 with updated carpeting and minor wear on the front seats.

The avionics suite is notably modernized, featuring dual Garmin GTN units (750/650), GDL-88 ADS-B In/Out, GMA 345 audio panel, Sandel HSI, and a full suite of IFR-capable equipment including a WX500 Stormscope and Bendix radar. Operational enhancements include deice boots, alcohol propeller/windshield systems, a 2021 Hatzell/CD heater upgrade, remote oil filters, and a simplified 136-gallon fuel system. The aircraft's ice protection systems and well-preserved airframe make it particularly suited for cross-country travel in varying conditions.