N68JP - 1972 BEECHCRAFT E55 BARON
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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