1961 Beechcraft Debonair 33
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Maintenance Condition: Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Great Compression, 163 KTAS LOP Features: Beautiful Debbie with Almost Every Upgrade Available. Aluminum Elevators, IO-470N w/Millennium Cylinders and GAMI Injectors Alpha Aviation Shoulder Belts. W/Retract Alpine Aux Landing Gear Lights Front and Side Windows with Vents on Both Sides. (Jim Klug). DBM G500TXI GDL-69A XM Wx and Radio 2 x G5s GFC-500 Digital Autopilot with Yaw Damper and Electric Trim GTN 750xi GTX-345R PMA-8000BT JPI-930 CIES Digital Fuel Senders (Within.5 gallons of actual-full to empty) D'Shannon Baffles DBS 15 Gallon Tips with Increased MGWTO Increase to 3202# MTOW 104 Gallons Useful Load Utility Category when Tips Empty and Less than 3000# Leather Wrapped Control Wheels Single and Dual Yokes Overhauled all Nose Wheel Steering Components All New Rubber/Silicon Seals 8 Way Thumb Switch for Radio Flip/Flop/Switch/Repeat New Fuel Bladders in 2012 2073#s Empty Weight 1129#s Useful Load New Floorboards Throughout New Carpet Rosin Sun Visors Beech Jack
Engine
Continental IO-470N, IO-470N
Inspection
Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Great Compression, 163 KTAS LOP
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$224,000
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NC | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Garmin Synthetic Vision
globalplanesearch.com
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$224,000
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NC | Mar 17, 2026 | 123 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Debonair 33
This 1961 Beechcraft Debonair 33 (N979Q) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,930 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 $224,000.
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 5,930 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Debonair 33 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
FREEMAN CHRISTOPHER ANDREW
Registration Address
GOLDSBORO, NC
Certificate Issued
2010-05-27
Airworthiness
1961-10-27
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
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
NTSB database checked for N979Q.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $116,250–$163,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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