1961 Beechcraft 55 Baron Airplane (SOLD)

Very nice oldtimer! First production year of the Baron 55, Imported from USA to Switzerland in July 1969 with 3402:00 hours

Type:
Airplane (Twin Engine Piston)
Manufacturer:
Beechcraft
Model:
55 Baron
Year:
1961
Serial Number:
TC-64
Reg. Number:
HB-GEA
Total Time:
7,960 Hours
Seats:
5
Price:
€141,000

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Description

Cruising speeds:
225 mph at 75 percent power (2450 rpm) at 7,000 feet
220 mph at 65 percent power (2450 rpm) at 10,500 feet

1,225 miles range (45% power, 10,000 ft., 140 gal.)
(Includes full allowance for fuel used during warm-up, taxi, take-off and climb to altitude with a 45-minute fuel reserve at maximum-range speed)

Rate of climb at sea level (rated power)
1,700 fpm, two engines at 4,880 lbs
340 fpm, single engine at 4,880 lbs
455 fpm, single engine at 4,500 lbs
660 fpm, single engine at 4,000 lbs

Service ceiling (rated power)
20,000 ft, two engines at 4,880 lbs
7,600 ft, single engine at 4,500 lbs
10,850 ft, single engine at 4,000 lbs

76 mph stall speed (zero thrust), flaps 28 deg. down

910 ft take off distance (20 deg. flaps) ground run
At sea level, zero wind, standard temperature)

1,175 ft landing distance (28 deg. flaps) ground run

Maximum Take Off Weight: 4880 lbs
Empty Weight: 3666.09 LBS

140 USG (530 Liters) fuel capacity

December 1981 at TT: 5202:07 hours, 3 fuel cells, main left hand and two auxiliary replaced

December 2007 at TT: 7821.1, Replaced both ailerons, both elevators and right elevator trim rod with new parts in accordance with FAA STC SA02172CH

January 2009 at TT: 7827.29, Replaced wing bolts
June 2015 at TT: 7905:43 Inspected wing bolts
June 2020 reinspected wing bolts

Engine mounts removed, inspected and reinstalled at engine overhaul

1000 hours inspection performed April 7, 2001 at TT: 7120:10 hours

Engine mounts removed, inspected and reinstalled at engine overhaul

1000 hours inspection performed April 7, 2001 at TT: 7120:10 hours

During annual inspection in 2020:
Removed all worn out surface de-ice boots
Upgraded both GNS430 to WAAS
Removed and reinstalled fuel bladder tanks for internal wing inspection and leak check
Refurbished bulkhead upholstery
Inspected wing bolts
Exhaust system of both engines overhauled by Gomolzig

Annual inspection in progress, scheduled to be completed in June 2020
ARC to be renewed with annual inspection
Specifications subject to verification by purchaser

Airframe
Total Time 7960

Engines
CONTINENTAL
Engine 1 Time 96 SOH
Engine 1 TBO 1500
Continental IO-470-L, SN: CS-91831-4-L, 260 HP at 2625 RPM
Manufactured in 1965
TT: 4437 hours
TSOH: 96 hours
Overhauled October 4, 2012 with new Continental cylinder kits
TBO: 1500 hours
Crankshaft replaced in June 2000 at TT: 3304:01 according MSB 00-5B

Engine 2
Engine 2 Time 96 SOH
Continental IO-470-L, SN: 297884-R
Factory rebuilt in 1999
TT: 1516 hours
TSOH: 96 hours
Overhauled October 4, 2012 with new Continental cylinder kits
TBO: 1500 hours

Props
Number of Blades3
Prop Notes3 Bladed Harthell PHC-C3YF-2UF, SN: EB7659B
Manufactured in 2012
Installed new in April 2013
TT: 96 Hours

Avionics
LPV Yes
Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel
2 each Garmin GNS430W NAV COM GPS WAAS
Garmin GI106A NAV 2 Indicator
King KI204 VOR ILS Co-Pilot
Garmin GTX330 Transponder S
King KR87 ADF with RMI
King KN62A DME
King ED461 EHSI (Electronic HSI)
King SG465 Symbol Generator
King KSG105 Directional Gyro
AIM289-4M3 Copilot Slaved Directional Gyro
AIM254-11-A Flux Detector
King KA51B Slaving Accessory
King KMT112 Flux Detector
ARC40910 Slaving Meter
Castleberry 305-2BI Pilot DC Attitude Gyro
Ameri King AK-350 Alticoder
Winter Slip Indicator
WX1000+ Stormscope
Marathon PC50 Inverter 1
ARC DV20B Inverter 2
B703IFW Inverter Failure Light
King KA33-01 Cooling Blower
Mitchell Century IIIB Autopilot
S-TEC ST-360 Altitude Preselect/Alerter
Roll, Pitch and Trim Servos
Turn Coordinator
King KA118 and King KA57 Autopilot Adapters
ST-500 AC/DC Converter
P324R 24 Volts Alternator
R25400 Voltage Regulators
Kannad 406AF Compact ELT
TRX1500A TAS
Hand Microphone

Additional Equipment
Long range fuel tanks
Later style nose
Co-Pilot Brakes
Dual Control Joke
Janitrol Cabin Combustion Heater
Propeller Alcohol Anti-Icer
Surface De-Ice Boots with pressure container in the nose baggage compartement, currently inoperative. (Surface De-Ice Boots have been removed. New boots can be installed and system can be returned to service)
Airwolf Oil Filter Kit AFC-K008-C, STC SA00079N4 installed on both engines
Rosen Sun Visors
Single Piece Windshield
Tinted Windows
Cleveland main wheels and brakes

Exterior
Year Painted 2008
White with Blue and Gold Accents, repainted by Kornprecht in Germany November 18, 2008 at TT: 7827:29
Condition 8/10

Interior
Number of Seats 5
Beige leather, beige carpet, 5 seats
Condition 8/10
Inspection Status
June 2020 reinspected wing bolts

Engine mounts removed, inspected and reinstalled at engine overhaul

1000 hours inspection performed April 7, 2001 at TT: 7120:10 hours

During annual inspection in 2020:
Removed all worn out surface de-ice boots
Upgraded both GNS430 to WAAS
Removed and reinstalled fuel bladder tanks for internal wing inspection and leak check
Refurbished bulkhead upholstery
Inspected wing bolts
Exhaust system of both engines overhauled by Gomolzig

Annual inspection in progress, scheduled to be completed in January 2022
ARC to be renewed with annual inspection

Aircraft specifications subject to verification by purchaser.