1959 Beechcraft Debonair 33 for sale

1959 Beechcraft Debonair 33

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$165,000
Location Idaho Falls, ID
Total Time 5,884 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # CD-5
Engine Continental IO-470-J
Cruise 168 kts (311 km/h)
ICAO Type BE33
✓ Clean NTSB ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Beautiful 1959 Beechcraft Debonair 35-33 SN# CD-5, TTAF 5874 TSMOH 0 hrs. Prop TSMOH 0 hrs. Western Skyways O/H Prop O/H by Precision Props in Boise. Cont. 260 HP IO-470N, 84 McCauley prop, cowl flaps, Beryl D Shannon slope windshield wingtips. Upgraded F33 panel, Garmin 696, 6-cyl EGT, new upholstery, new wood floors, polished firewall aluminum. Landing gear restored seals paint. Detailed wheel wells, Brittain Ind. Wing Levelor, complete logs. Annual Part 91/Pitot Static Transponder certs 06/2025. Plane will be flown 10 hours for PP break in return to service. Ready by June 2026

Engine

IO-470N

Exterior

restored, Brittain Industries Wing Levelor, complete logs

Inspection

Fresh annual Part 91/Pitot Static Transponder certs

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Kara Meyers
trade-a-plane.com
$165,000
Kara Meyers
barnstormers.com
$144,900
$155,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Debonair 33

This 1959 Beechcraft Debonair 33 is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,884 hours on the airframe. There are currently 25 Debonair 33 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $75,000 to $224,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $165,000.

The Debonair 33 cruises at 168 kts (311 km/h) with a range of 920 nm (1,704 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,800 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/hr in fuel alone. With 5,884 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,884 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,700 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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Beechcraft Debonair 33 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
168 kts (311 km/h)
Range
920 nm (1,704 km)
Ceiling
17,800 ft (5,425 m)
Max Weight
2,900 lbs (1,315 kg)
Useful Load
1,134 lbs (514 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
1,700 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Debonair 33

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Debonair 33. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Idaho Falls, ID

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

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Price History

3 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, barnstormers.com

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