Beechcraft B-55
55 Beechcraft B-55 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA. Most are registered in TN, TX and CA.
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- Seats
- 6
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Beechcraft B-55 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 13
- Destroyed
- 3
- Substantial damage
- 10
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Beechcraft B-55 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Beechcraft B-55 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Nov 14, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Dothan, ALN711FA
- Nov 14, 2020Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Sao Pedro, Sp
- Nov 17, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Statesville, NCN592SS
- Jun 19, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Clearwater, FLN216RW
- Feb 28, 2008Substantial damage · none injuries · Brookhaven, MSN4265S
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19955 reports on Beechcraft B-55 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- actuator cable1
- line1
- motor1
- mount1
- wheel1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 0 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 2 | |
| 1966 | 2 | |
| 1973 | 1 | |
| 1974 | 3 | |
| 1975 | 5 | |
| 1976 | 9 | |
| 1977 | 10 | |
| 1978 | 2 | |
| 1979 | 5 | |
| 1980 | 3 | |
| 1981 | 2 | |
| 1982 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Beechcraft B-55 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 13 NTSB events since 1982 involve Beechcraft B-55 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 5 service difficulty reports on Beechcraft B-55 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 157 mph
B-55 aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1132T | 1976 | Memphis, TN | Jul 17, 2017 |
| N1137T | 1976 | Seabrook, TX | Jan 14, 2020 |
| N118LA | 1976 | Kalispell, MT | Dec 4, 2023 |
| N119D | — | Terry, MT | Jul 1, 2025 |
| N13RJ | — | Hixson, TN | May 29, 2024 |
| N14DR | 1980 | Doylestown, PA | Feb 8, 2016 |
| N155KK | 1973 | Newnan, GA | Dec 12, 2024 |
| N1655B | 1981 | Ridgeland, MS | Mar 12, 2025 |
| N16TQ | 1977 | Post Falls, ID | Jul 4, 2023 |
| N17655 | 1977 | Knoxville, TN | Jul 31, 2013 |
| N2143L | 1976 | Holbrook, NY | May 2, 2017 |
| N235FA | — | Ceiba, PR | — |
| N254MJ | 1981 | Lancaster, CA | Jan 9, 2018 |
| N2777A | 1978 | Valparaiso, IN | Feb 3, 2017 |
| N277AG | — | Frankford, DE | May 6, 2020 |
| N28AX | 1982 | Green Cove Springs, FL | Dec 27, 2022 |
| N28HP | 1975 | Lake Dallas, TX | Jan 7, 2021 |
| N29DD | — | Little Rock, AR | Nov 17, 2016 |
| N29SF | 1976 | Thornton, CO | May 1, 2017 |
| N300AS | 1975 | Hermitage, PA | Sep 7, 2011 |
| N300KP | 1979 | Jul 8, 2019 | |
| N308P | 1977 | Wilmington, DE | Sep 19, 2016 |
| N316J | 1977 | Huntsville, AL | Apr 10, 2023 |
| N338NS | 1974 | Burlington, NC | Jun 25, 2024 |
| N376T | 1977 | Kingman, AZ | Jul 30, 2013 |