N68JP - 1972 BEECHCRAFT E55 BARON


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1972
    Manufacturer
    BEECHCRAFT
    Model
    E55 BARON
    Serial Number
    TE-854
    Registration #
    N68JP
    Condition
    Used
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Based at
    KFLY
    Description
    Selling a clean and well-maintained 1972 Baron E-55. If you are looking for a light twin engine with low engine time and up to date inspections, this plane is the one for you. Aircraft has low engine hours since SMOH with 193 hours on each and a 1,700-hour TBO. Boasting a useful load of 1846 lbs this aircraft will take you anywhere. New spinners and props were installed in 2020 and have 193 hours SMOH. The annual is to be completed in March of 2024. The aircraft interior and exterior are in great condition. The aircraft is equipped with ADS-B in and out with a fresh panel installed in 2012 giving this panel a clean and organized look. With this aircraft you will receive the entire Garmin package including, audio panel with music, Garmin GNS430 with WAAS, Garmin TX330 (ADS-B out), Garmin 50 GDL (ADS-B in with weather, traffic, AHRS). The aircraft also has a Century III autopilot coupled for GPS steering. The aircraft has complete logbook since 1972. Records indicated it has suffered 2 gear up landings in its life, once in 1974 and again in 1998. It was repaired according to Beechcraft standards with supporting FAA 337 documents and logbooks. No other known incidents. If you are interested in viewing the airplane, it is stored in its own hangar at Meadow Lake Airport (KFLY) in Colorado. KFLY is a short 20 min drive from Colorado Springs airport, which supports airline service. Please reach out with any questions or to schedule a showing. Once you lay eyes on this beautiful Baron E-55 you will want to fly it home and put it in your hangar!

    Airframe

    Total Time
    7678
    Range
    934 NM
    Useful Load
    1,846.5 lb
    Fuel Capacity Volume
    100 gal
    Complete Logs
    Yes

    Engine 1

    Engine 1 Manufacturer
    CONTINENTAL
    Engine 1 Model
    IO520C
    Engine 1 Horsepower
    285 HP
    Engine 1 Time
    139.5
    Engine 1 Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine 1 TBO
    1700
    Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New
    2020
    Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul
    1560.5
    Engine 1 Notes
    New D’Shannon Aviation engine baffling on both engines New exhausts 4/2020 New hoses and Lord engine mounts 4/2020 Bracket Air Filters STC installed both sides. See 337

    Engine 2

    Engine 2 Manufacturer
    CONTINENTAL
    Engine 2 Model
    IO520C
    Engine 2 Horsepower
    285 HP
    Engine 2 Time
    139.5
    Engine 2 Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine 2 TBO
    1700
    Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New
    2020
    Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul
    1560.5
    Engine 2 Notes
    New D’Shannon Aviation engine baffling on both engines New exhausts 4/2020 New hoses and Lord engine mounts 4/2020 Bracket Air Filters STC installed both sides. See 337

    Props

    Prop 1 Time
    139.5
    Prop 1 Time Since
    SMOH
    Prop 2 Time
    139.5
    Prop 2 Time Since
    SMOH
    Number of Blades
    3
    Blade Composition
    Aluminum
    Prop Notes
    New props LH and RH with 93 SMOH 4/2020 New spinner bulkheads both sides 5/2020 Both prop governors overhauled 4/2020

    Modifications/Conversions

    Modifications/Conversions
    Cleveland wheel and brake 199-50 wheel and brake conversion kit STC installed Dual yokes upgrade Corrosion X treatment 2/1/2019 new tires and tubes mains and nose Whelen LED landing and taxi light Beechcraft SB 2269 R1 fuselage wing forward spar carry through structure inspection completed with both dye penetrant test and eddie current test with no anomalies at annual in April, 2021. 4/2021 annual installed new serviceable yellow tag magnesium elevators, painted and had Aero Structures static balance it 4/2021 annual inspection: Hartzell overhauled Janitrol cabin heater 4/2021 annual inspection installed B.A.S. Inc utility inertia reel shoulder harness 4/2021 annual inspection overhauled and replaced both fuel pumps and fuel selector valve assembly. The entire fuel system was inspected including bladders

    Avionics

    Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer
    GARMIN
    Multi-Function Display 2 Model
    SL30
    GPS 1 Manufacturer
    GARMIN
    GPS 1 Model
    GNS430W
    Autopilot Manufacturer
    CENTURY FLIGHT SYSTEMS
    Autopilot Model
    CENTURY III
    ADS-B Equipped
    Yes
    WAAS
    Yes
    Active Traffic
    Yes
    Terrain Warning System
    Yes
    Avionics/Radios
    Garmin GNS 430W (WAAS) with Mid Continent MD41-1488W annunciator and interfaced to Edo Aire IG-832A HSI Garmin SL30 Nav/Com tied to Garmin MD200-306 CDI Garmin GMA 340 audio panel with new wiring and 6-place stereo intercom and dual music inputs Garmin GPS Map 696 cross fields with GNS 430W Garmin GTX 330ES (ADSB Out) Garmin GDL 50 (ADSB In) weather, traffic, AHRS Century III A/P coupled for GPSS steering (completely overhauled in 2012 new roll servo) Fabricated new panels (pilots panel, pilots lower sub panel, copilots panel), powder coated new panels and frame black and laser engraved with white lettering. Installed UMA lighted wedges on all instruments (2012) Refurbished all existing overlays and circuit break strips by Air Capital Dial Inc. (2012) Refurbished glare shield by AeroPlus Interiors (2012)

    Additional Equipment

    Additional Equipment
    New Concorde batteries 4/2020 New digital tach 7/2023

    Exterior

    Year Painted
    1998
    Exterior Notes
    1998 aircraft fully stripped and painted to current paint scheme by Aircraft Painting Company Inc. in Alabama; 2020 removed deice system and boots and repainted to match existing scheme and touch up. LP Aero Plastics Inc. single piece extra thick windshield STC installed.

    Interior

    Year Interior
    2011
    Number of Seats
    5
    Configuration
    Passenger
    Interior Notes
    2011 new Haroldswick leather interior installed and carpeting (Flint). Seats, sidewalls, headliner, plastics all completed. See FAA Flammability Test Reports and log entries.

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Annual Completed 3/2023 New Annual is scheduled for 4/2023
    Airworthy
    Yes


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