1976 Beechcraft Sundowner
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1976 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner
180hp Lycoming O360
Garmin GNC335 gps. Repainted after some light hail. Flies well and looks great. Excellent trainer and tourer
200ltr fuel capacity,
Cruise speed 105kts 180hp Lycoming O360 - with 900hrs TBO. Bulk strip in 2022 for piston pin replacement
Sensenich fixed pitch propeller - 1900hrs TBO
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$57,302
$56,493
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New South Wales, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 25 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Sundowner
This 1976 Beechcraft Sundowner (VH-AIO) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,936 hours on the airframe. There are currently 23 Sundowner aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $57,302 to $165,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $57,302.
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 4,936 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-AIO) 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-AIO against the NTSB accident database.
