1961 BEECHCRAFT A55 BARON
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1961
Manufacturer
BEECHCRAFT
Model
A55 BARON
Condition
Used
Description
Great early A-model Baron 55 restored and flown regularly. Certified for 5 seats, she is light, leans out at 24-25 mph and can fill all seats plus luggage and full fuel (136 gal useable). Useful load is 1637lbs. Extended nose and newly installed VGs lower stall and VMC by almost 10 kts. STEC 55x autopilot and 2x GI-275s matched with GTN-750 installed in 2020-2023. Only 250 hrs on the IO-470Ls with ECI cylinders, which will require a top overhaul at 1,000 hrs. Heater works great, no fuel bladder leaks, GAMI fuel injectors, Hartzell top props, Signet airbuses, overhauled engine mounts, great compressions, large chord flaps.
STC's:
70 AMP Alternators National Air Parts
Zeftronics paralleling regulators and VA-1A-70 Guages
Beryl D-Shannon Single piece windshield
Bob Fields Accessories inflatable door seal
Alpha Aviation, Inc shoulder harness
Aerocrafters Manual cowl flaps
Eagle fuel cell drains
Cygnet Aerospace dual yoke
GAMI Injectors
F&M Oil Filter Adapter Kit
Whelen Beacon assembly
Hartzell Top Prop Conversion
Squaks:
Windshield has some scratching
Legacy STEC 360 Altitude hold A/P needs servicing
Leading Edge paint touch up after chipping from moderate precipitation
No know damage history. Aircraft is ready to fly, all AD's are current and complied with.
Electronic logs available on request.
Airframe
Total Time
5341
Airframe Notes
2020-2023 Restoration Improvements:
Signet Aerospace dual yoke and wheels
New Fuel Drains
Aero LED Exterior Lights
Nose Baggage Door Spring door prop
D'Shannon Single piece peed slope windshield
D'Shannon All Side glass with updated pilot window
Bob Fields Accessories inflatable door seal
Alpha Aviation shoulder harness
Aerocrafters Manual Cowl Flaps
Eagle Fuel Cell Drains
Cleveland Wheels and Brakes
Whelen Beacon Assembly
Hartzell Top Prop Conversion
Soundex Sidewall and ceiling soundproofing
Windshield Anti Ice System (Alcohol)
Propeller Anti Ice System (Alcohol)
Alternate Static and Drain Valve Assembly
Repainted Panel
New Wing Bolts
Vortex Generators
Engine 1
Engine 1 Time
261
Engine 1 Time Since
SOH
Engine 1 TBO
1700
Engine 1 Notes
Lycoming IO-470-L
Compressions during 4/24 annual: 75/80, 79/80, 78/80, 79/80, 78/80, 77/80
Engine 2
Engine 2 Time
261
Engine 2 Time Since
SOH
Engine 2 TBO
1700
Engine 2 Notes
Lycoming IO-470-L
Modifications/Conversions
Modifications/Conversions
GAMI Fuel Injectors
New Airfares thickened baffling
New Signet Aerospace Baron 55 airbuses
Bracket Air Filters Elements in air box
Un-feathering accumulators
Overhauled engine mounts (tubing) at Aerospace Welding
New elastomeric engine mounts
New engine mount bolts to firewall
New engine mount bolts to mount frame
New exhaust system
New fuel, oil, MP, hoses
New quick oil drains
New F&M C6LC-S Spin-on fuel flow oil filters
National Air Parts 70 AMP Bel Driven Alternators
Zefftronics Electronic Voltage Regulators (1 each side)
JPI CHT/EGT/OIL/FF sensors
ECI cylinders subject to AD removal at 1000 hours
Both vacuum pumps removed. TCM Cover plates installed.
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
GMA 342 Audio Panel
GTN 750
GI 275 ADAHRS+AP Attitude Indicator
GI 275 ADAHRS HSI
GMU 11 Magnetometer
GI 275 Battery Pack for AI and HSI
Mid Continent Nav #2 Indicator
Artex G406 406mhz ELT
Artex ELT Battery
Garmin GSB 15 USB Jack
Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM
S-TEC 55X Computer
Garmin GTX 345 Transponder
S-TEC Altitude Preselect Panel
Existing STEC ST-645 A/P Mode Annunciator
Existing STEC ST-360 Altitude Pre-select Panel
Artex Remote ELT remote switch
JPI FS 450 Fuel Flow Indicator
Marker Beacon Antenna
Com Antenna x2
DME/Transponder Antenna
DAV Antenna
Guardian Avionics 553 CO Detector
Mid-Continent MD93 Clock
Sigma-Tek EA5173 Airspeed Indicator
S-TEC Turn Coordinator
Aerosonic Corporation Altimeter
Garmin, INC VSI
Beech Alcohol Anti-ice Gauge
Electronics International VA-1A-70 x2
United Instruments Dual Manifold Pressure Guage
Garmin, INC Fuel Pressure Guage
JPI EDM-760
Exterior
Exterior Notes
Small back door
No de-icing boots
Paint 5/10
Interior
Number of Seats
5
Interior Notes
8/10
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Annual 04/2024
Static System Check 10/2023
Transponder Check 10/2023
Heater Decay 03/2023
ELT Battery due 06/2027
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