1961 Beechcraft Debonair 33 for sale

1961 Beechcraft Debonair 33

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$224,000Overpriced
Location NC
Total Time 5,930 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # CD-409
Reg # N979Q
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Continental IO-470-J
Cruise 168 kts (311 km/h)
ICAO Type BE33
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin Synthetic Vision XM Radio and Weather ADSB in and out.

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

Inspection

Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Great Compression, 163 KTAS LOP

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Listing Source
aso.com
$224,000
Garmin Synthetic Vision
globalplanesearch.com
$224,000

Estimate Monthly Payment

Beechcraft Debonair 33 loan calculator

AeroGurus

AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

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 20 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.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (FREEMAN CHRISTOPHER ANDREW)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,930 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,700 hrs)
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

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)
Useful Load
1,134 lbs (514 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
TBO
1,700 hrs

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

FAA records

Aircraft Location

NC

Seller reported 312 more aircraft in NC →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N979Q.

Price History

2 price events · sources: aso, aso.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$224,000
Range: $224,000 — $224,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

Similar Aircraft for Sale

Contact for Price
1/3
Reg# D-EXCW Germany
Location Langenhagen Nds, Germany
2 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$95,000
For Sale
Reg# N661V US
Location Cleburne, TX
Listed 2mo ago
$75,000
For Sale
Total Time 4,175
Reg# N631V US
Location Mt. Vernon, IL
Listed 2mo ago
$165,000
For Sale
Total Time 5,884
Location Idaho Falls, ID
2 sources
Listed 2mo ago

Explore More

Prices and listings updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data
Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision. Actual transaction prices may differ from asking prices.