1976 Beechcraft Duchess for sale

1976 Beechcraft Duchess

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$165,000
Location Sarasota, FL
Total Time 7,810 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,298 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # ME-72
Reg # N137AS
Engine Lycoming O-360
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type BE76
✓ Clean NTSB ⚠ High time

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Randall Monson
trade-a-plane.com
$165,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Duchess

This 1976 Beechcraft Duchess (N137AS) is a 4-seat multi engine piston with 7,810 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 Duchess aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $150,000 to $165,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $165,000.

The Duchess cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 780 nm (1,445 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 19,700 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 18 GPH (68 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $112/hr in fuel alone. With 7,810 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: 7,810 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $270 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Duchess — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Range
780 nm (1,445 km)
Ceiling
19,700 ft (6,005 m)
Max Weight
3,900 lbs (1,769 kg)
Useful Load
1,000 lbs (454 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
18 GPH (68 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Duchess

Fuel Burn
18.0 GPH
~$117/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N137AS.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Sarasota, FL

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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 N137AS against the NTSB accident database.

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