1974 Beechcraft Sundowner
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
IFR Certified Beechcraft Sundowner 1974 180hp.
Air work category.
Two large doors,
large cabin.
4-seater.
224lit fuel Capacity.
Flown regularly - dependable, flying naves, easy adventure flying plane. Engine starts first time every time, logbooks complete, all
maintenance up to date, low time Beechcraft 180Hp.
Great plane for building hours for commercial pilot training and IFR, cheap to maintain due to less moving parts.
No accidents or damage history.
Sad to see her go to be
honest as she is a fantastic aircraft to fly, times will change as being flown regularly.
Prop to run 1062 hrs
TT on Air frame 2734.92 IFR Certified Beechcraft Sundowner 1974 180hp.
Air work category.
Two large doors,
large cabin.
4-seater.
224lit fuel Capacity.
Flown regularly - dependable, flying naves, easy adventure flying plane. Engine starts first time every time, logbooks complete, all
maintenance up to date, low time Beechcraft 180Hp.
Great plane for building hours for commercial pilot training and IFR, cheap to maintain due to less moving parts.
No accidents or damage history.
Sad to see her go to be
honest as she is a fantastic aircraft to fly, times will change as being flown regularly.
Prop to run 1062 hrs
TT on Air frame 2734.92 Lycoming 360 180Hp
Engine time to run 1337hrs
Prop to run 1062 hrs
TT on Air frame 2734.92 Garmin 430W with up-to-date database
Garmin txpndr
Garmin GTR 205 VHF Comm
ADF
VHF
HF
Audio panel
Electronic clock / USB charge points
ADSB out
I pad mini holder 8'5
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$59,072
$58,560
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New South Wales, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Sundowner
This 1974 Beechcraft Sundowner (VH-MRG) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,734 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 Sundowner aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $37,979 to $165,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $59,072.
The Sundowner cruises at 125 kts (232 km/h) with a range of 600 nm (1,111 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 12,600 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $62/hr in fuel alone. With 2,734 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Sundowner — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-MRG) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
New South Wales, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle 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 safety data coming soon.
We'll check VH-MRG against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $66,987–$112,475.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
