1976 Beechcraft Sundowner for sale

1976 Beechcraft Sundowner

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$89,500below typical asking range
Location Osceola, WI
Total Time 3,105 hrs
Engine SMOH 374 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # M-1628
Reg # N5300P
Engine Lycoming IO-360-A1B6
Cruise 125 kts (232 km/h)
ICAO Type BE23
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

Dual King KX 170B nav/ comm radios King KT-76 Mode C transponder King KLN 89B GPS Bendix ADF-T12D IFR capable JPI Fuel Scan-450 fuel totalizer JPI EDM 700 engine monitor Astro Tech LC-2 Chronometer 4 Place intercom Artex 406 ELT

Description

Nice looking Sundowner. Low time engine. Fresh annual.

Engine

Lycoming O-360-A4J 374 SMOH (2008) Compressions: 76, 77, 77, 77 Sensenich 76EM8S5-0-62 Prop 374 SPOH

Interior

Nice paint completed in 2019. Interior is original in good condition

Inspection

Fresh annual

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Aircraft Trade Group
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$89,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Sundowner

This 1976 Beechcraft Sundowner (N5300P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,105 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 $89,500.

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 3,105 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,105 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Sundowner — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
125 kts (232 km/h)
Range
600 nm (1,111 km)
Ceiling
12,600 ft (3,840 m)
Max Weight
2,450 lbs (1,111 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Sundowner

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N5300P.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Osceola, WI

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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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N5300P against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $82,784–$112,363.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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