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1978 Beechcraft B55 BaronMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • West Branch, MI, USA

This 1978 Beechcraft B55 Baron, registered as N827VU, presents a well-maintained twin-engine aircraft with a total airframe time of 4,966 hours. Its primary mission capability is for cross-country travel, supported by a full de-ice system with boots, alcohol propellers, and a heated windshield in great shape for protection against icing. The aircraft is equipped for both IFR and VFR flight, featuring a modernized panel centered on dual Garmin GTN 750 and 650 navigators, a Garmin GDL-88 for ADS-B In/Out, a Sandel SN3308 HSI, a King KAP-200 autopilot, and a JPI EDM760 engine monitor. Additional notable equipment includes a Bendix radar, a...

Year
1978
Make
Beechcraft
Series
Baron
Model
B55 Baron
Tail #
N827VU
Serial #
TC-2104

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Specifications

Category
Multi-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
1,604 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,966 hrs
Engine 1 Time
579 hrs (SMOH)
Engine 2 Time
579 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
706 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 2 Time
706 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 - GPS/NAV/COM, GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

Garmin GTN 750 - GPS/NAV/COM, GPS/NAV/COM

Autopilot

King KAP 200 - Autopilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - Audio Panel

Weather

Bendix RT-131A/IN-132A - Radar Stormscope, XM Weather

Traffic

Garmin GDL-88 - ADS-B Out/In

ADS-B Out

Garmin GDL-88 - ADS-B Out/In

ADS-B In

Garmin GDL-88 - ADS-B Out/In

PFD

Sandel SN3308 - HSI

EMS/EIS

JPI EDM 760 - JPI Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Transponder

Garmin GTX-327 - Transponder

Flight Data Interface

Garmin FlightStream 210

Altitude Alert System

Icarus AltAlerter 3070

Deice System

Deice Boots, Alcohol Propellers, Windshield

Fuel System

Newer Simplified Fuel System (136 Gallons Usable Fuel)

Heating System

Upgraded Hatzell/CD Heater new in 2021

Oil Filtration

Airwolf AFC-K008-C - Remote Oil Filters

Starter System

SkyTec 24ST5 - Starters

Trim System

Electric Pitch Trim

Window Visors

Rosen - Sun Visors

Cowl Flaps

Manual Cowl Flaps

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Paint Rating
9/10
Paint Year
1998
Interior Notes
Beautiful Tan Leather Tucked Crew And Passenger Seats In Good Shape. Front Two Seats Show Minor Wear. Tan Leather Side Panels And Headliner Appear To Be Factory Original And Are In Great Shape. The Carpet Has Been Updated To A Beautiful Patterned Carpet.
Exterior Notes
Beautiful Classic White, Dark Red And Gold Exterior Paint. The Exterior Shows Very Well.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
2
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-470-L
Engine Power
260 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1UF Scimitar Propeller

Asking Price

$260,000

Aircraft Location

West Branch, MI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Dec 7, 2025: $260,000(-$15,000) - trade-a-plane

Sep 29, 2025: $275,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Apr 20, 2025: $285,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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