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The Beechcraft 55 (ICAO type BE55) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 2,200 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,100 nm, a cruise speed of 169 knots, a service ceiling of 21,000 ft and seating for up to 6 across its variants.

Beechcraft 55

Beechcraft 55
BE55
Photo via Wikimedia Commons: Broken Hill Aviation (VH-EZF) Beechcraft E55 Baron at Wagga Wagga Airport.jpg
Year
—
Owner
—
Last seen
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MTOW
2,200 kg
Range
1,100 nm
Seats
6
55
Beechcraft · 55
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
520
Active
516
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

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Marketplace

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Exterior view of a 1975 BEECHCRAFT E55 BARON, N571D.54 photos
1975 Beechcraft E55 Baron
N571D2,571.9 hrPhoenix, USA
$249,900Listed 2mo ago
Originally listed on external source
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1964 Beechcraft 95 Travel Air Model 95
N545322,147 hrSobernheim, Germany
Price on requestListed 6mo ago
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Front view of a white and red twin-engine aircraft on the tarmac.2 photos
1980 Beechcraft Baron E55
Lith, United States
$1,500,000Listed 7mo ago
Originally listed on external source
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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
D55
D55
—2,200 kg1,100 nm169 kt6
D55A
D55A
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D95A
D95A
—1,800 kg1,000 nm188 kt4
E55
E55
—2,200 kg1,100 nm169 kt6
E55A
E55A
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E95
E95
—1,800 kg1,000 nm188 kt4
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS 3A16 · Rev 90 · issued 2015-06-08

Category
Normal Category
MTOW
2,495 kg
Seats
4 passengers
Fuel
314 L
Approved fuel100LL100RH-95/130RH-100/130
Engine

2 Continental IO-550-C

Read the TCDS (PDF) →
Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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Beechcraft 55 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Beechcraft 55 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

56 yearsmedian age

Of the 452 registered Beechcraft 55 with a known build year (87% of the 520 we track), the median age is 56 years.

Registration activity

15changed registration in 12 months

15 of the 520 registered Beechcraft 55 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 15 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
16
Tracked flights
26
Tracked flight hours
42
Share of fleet flying
3%

16 Beechcraft 55 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (3% of the registered fleet), across 26 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

6Beechcraft 55 listed for sale

$10Kmedian $165K$1.5M

Asking prices from $10K to $1.5M, typically $142K–$225K — based on 31 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Beechcraft 55 manuals & documents

25 documents for the Beechcraft 55 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Weight & Balance · Specifications · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Beechcraft 55 Baron Pilot's Operating Handbook

This document is the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Beechcraft 55 Baron. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots operating this twin-engine aircraft, providing essential information on its systems, performance, and operational procedures. The handbook is designed to assist pilots in understanding the aircraft's capabilities and limitations, ensuring safe and efficient flight operations. It includes detailed sections on preflight checks, emergency procedures, and performance data, making it a vital resource for both new and experienced pilots of the Beechcraft 55 Baron.

  • Maximum takeoff weight: 5,000 lbs
  • Maximum cruise speed: 200 knots
  • Service ceiling: 18,000 feet
  • Wingspan: 38 feet 4 inches
  • Fuel capacity: 60 gallons

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Checklist

Flight Manual

Maintenance Manual

Training Manual

Systems Description

Parts Catalog

Weight & Balance

Specifications

Model Guide

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55 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Beechcraft 55?

The Beechcraft 55 has a maximum range of 1,100 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Beechcraft 55 carry?

The Beechcraft 55 seats up to 6 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Beechcraft 55?

The Beechcraft 55's maximum take-off weight is 2,200 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Beechcraft 55?

The Beechcraft 55's ICAO type designator is BE55.

How many Beechcraft 55 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 520 registered Beechcraft 55 airframes worldwide.