N553W - 1974 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON




    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1974
    Manufacturer
    BEECHCRAFT
    Model
    B55 BARON
    Serial Number
    TC-1757
    Registration #
    N553W
    Condition
    Used
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Based at
    KSAV
    Description
    A changing mission has prompted the sale of this meticulously maintained turn key 1974 B55 Baron. Fresh from annual with prop overhauls. The IO-470Ls have been well cared for with clean oil analysis at 30 hour interval changes. Dual GI275s and the GTN650 tied into the the GCF600 make this an IFR dream. Excellent interior and paint. Plane maintained by Stephen and Bob Ripley's shop, Southern Aero.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    2830
    Max Takeoff Weight
    5,100 lb
    Basic Empty Weight
    3,452 lb
    Useful Load
    1,648 lb
    Fuel Capacity Volume
    136 gal
    Complete Logs
    Yes
    Airframe Notes
    TTAF 2830 Jannitrol Heater-AD complied with Large Cargo Door Has 6 seats, back 2 are currently removed but I have them to sell with the airplane.

    Engine 1

    Engine 1 Manufacturer
    CONTINENTAL
    Engine 1 Model
    IO470L
    Engine 1 Time
    1225
    Engine 1 Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine 1 TBO
    1500

    Engine 2

    Engine 2 Manufacturer
    CONTINENTAL
    Engine 2 Model
    IO470L
    Engine 2 Time
    1225
    Engine 2 Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine 2 TBO
    1500

    Props

    Prop 1 Time
    5
    Prop 1 Time Since
    SOH
    Prop 2 Time
    5
    Prop 2 Time Since
    SOH

    Modifications/Conversions

    Vortex Generators
    Yes
    Modifications/Conversions
    Continental IO 470-L, 1500 TBO R and L at 1225 SMOH Magnetos replaced in 2025 New Air boxes in 2024 New Baffling 2024 Air Wolf Remote Oil Filters

    Avionics

    ADS-B Equipped
    Yes
    WAAS
    Yes
    LPV
    Yes
    Active Traffic
    Yes
    Terrain Warning System
    Yes
    Engine Monitor
    Yes
    Avionics/Radios
    Dual GI275 GTN 650 GFC 600 Autopilot JPI EDM 760 Engine Monitor Aerospace Logic Fuel Gauges/Totalizers

    Additional Equipment

    Additional Equipment
    STCs: D'Shannon Vortex Generators- reduces Vmca and Vs Spring Thing- Holds nose baggage door open Battery Minder Adapter in nose baggage area Air Wolf Remote Oil Filters Door Steward for main door. Shoulder Harness for pilot and copilot

    Exterior

    Year Painted
    2020
    Exterior Notes
    Excelent Condition

    Interior

    Year Interior
    2015
    Number of Seats
    6
    Interior Notes
    Excellent Condition

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Fresh annual completed end of Sept with no issues, fresh prop overhaul.
    Airworthy
    Yes


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