1968 Beechcraft 55 Baron

General

Sale Status

For Sale

Make/Model

BEECHCRAFT 55 BARON

Registration #

N7657N

Serial #

454720

Total time

6608

Engine 1 Time

1182 SMOH

Engine 2 Time

1311 SMOH

Prop 1 Time

296 SNEW

Prop 2 Time

296 SNEW

Useful Load

1670 lb

Condition

Used

Year Painted

1968

Interior Year

2024

Flight Rules

BTH

Airframe

• Total Time: 6,608.3 hours
• Damage History: None. No known or documented incidents.
• Records: #1 Log Book missing 1968-1981
• Paint: Original factory finish, showcasing classic quality.
• Inspections: Annual (9/2026) valid until 9/2027. IFR cert valid until 7/2027.
• 1,670 lbs useful load

Engine

• Left Engine (Serial Number 454702)
• Model: Continental IO-470-L (260 HP)
• Total Time Since Major Overhaul (SMOH): 1,168.3 hours in 9/1986
• 1. 76/80 2. 78/80 3. 78/8 4. 73/80 5. 79/80 6. 78/80
• Right Engine (Serial Number 454720)
• Model: Continental IO-470-L (260 HP)
• Total Time Since Major Overhaul (SMOH): 1,237.3 hours in 1/1986
• 1. 79/80 2. 75/80 3. 77/8 4. 75/80 5. 77/80 6. 78/80
• Left & Right Propellers
• Both Hartzell 3-blade, aluminum props are effectively new with only 165 hours since new (SNEW) in 4/2004
• Both engines run strong, normal oil burn, and good compressions

Avionics

• Installed new in 2024, Garmin glass cockpit
• Garmin GTN 750 Xi: Primary WAAS GPS/Nav/Com
• Garmin GTX 345 Transponder: ADS-B In & Out. Provides cockpit traffic and weather.
• Garmin G5 Displays: Electronic PFD and HSI
• Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel bluetooth
• Bendix/King KX155 Nav/Comm
• IFR Certification: Certified until July 2027.
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• Autopilot INOP

Interior

New interior installed in April 2024, offering a like-new feel combined with classic comfort. The exterior retains its original factory paint. The condition of the original paint justifies that the Baron has been hangared most of its life.

- New 2024 Interior: Complete refresh including upholstery, side panels, and headliners.

-Rear Seats Included: The rear bench seat is included with the aircraft and can be easily reinstalled for full four-passenger capacity.

-Original Factory Paint: Maintains its classic vintage Beechcraft appearance and integrity. Good shine

-No Damage History: The airframe is straight and true with no documented incidents.

Registration

Registration

N7657N

Registered as

Beech 95-B55 (T42A)

Year

1968

Serial number

TC-1130

Engine

Cont Motor I0-470 Series · 260 hp

Certificate

Standard

Airworthiness date

1968-08-01

Registered since

2024-06-30

Registration valid to

2031-06-30

Status

Valid

Accidents and incidents

None on record