1978 Beechcraft B55 BaronMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • West Branch, MI, USA
This 1978 Beechcraft B55 Baron, registered as N827VU, presents as a well-upgraded and maintained twin-engine aircraft with 4,966 hours total time. Its primary mission capability is clearly for cross-country travel, supported by a full IFR panel with significant avionics upgrades including a Garmin GTN750 and GTN650 GPS/NAV/COM suite, a Garmin GDL-88 for ADS-B In/Out, a Bendix radar, and a WX500 Stormscope. The aircraft is equipped for flight into known icing with deice boots, alcohol propellers, and a heated windshield, all reported to be in great shape.
The aircraft is powered by two Continental IO-470-L 260 HP engines, each with 579 hours...
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Specifications
- Category
- Multi-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Passenger, 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
AP
King KAP 200 - Autopilot
Audio
Garmin GMA 345 - Audio Panel
Weather
Garmin GDL 69A - XM Weather, Radar Stormscope
Traffic
Garmin GDL 88 - ADS-B Out/In
ADSB
Garmin GDL 88 - ADS-B Out/In
ADS-B In
Garmin GDL 88 - ADS-B Out/In
PFD
Sandel SN3308 - HSI
EMS
JPI EDM 760 - JPI Engine Monitor,
Additional Equipment
Deice System
Deice Boots, Alcohol Propellers And Windshield
Heater
Hatzell/CD Heater - Upgraded New In 2021
Oil Filter
Airwolf AFC-K008-C - Remote Oil Filters
Starter
SkyTec 24ST5 - Starters
Trim System
Electric Pitch Trim
Sun Visor
Rosen Sun Visor
Cowl Flap
Manual Cowl Flaps
Fuel System
Newer Simplified Fuel System
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
$248,000
Aircraft Location
West Branch, MI, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Feb 25, 2026: $248,000(-$12,000) - trade-a-plane
Dec 7, 2025: $260,000(-$15,000) - trade-a-plane
Sep 29, 2025: $275,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$248,000
Aircraft Location
West Branch, MI, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Feb 25, 2026: $248,000(-$12,000) - trade-a-plane
Dec 7, 2025: $260,000(-$15,000) - trade-a-plane
Sep 29, 2025: $275,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
+1 more price changes
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$248,000