1977 Beechcraft Duke 60
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
If you want an airplane that will go fast (over 200 KTAS), carry a ton of weight (2,187 pound useful load), and is pressurized, say hello to N717VS. Meticulously cared for by Best Aviation Services in Longmont, CO, the BEST Beechcraft Duke shop in the country, N717VS is by far in the top 5 of Duke’s that are still flying today. Once the new owner installs the BLR Winglets and Aft strakes, it may very well be the best piston Duke in the country. Completely upgraded avionics, great paint and interior, N717VS is ready to fly. Full Digital Logs available. Contact Texas Top Aviation today
Engine
Lycoming TIO-541, 380 HP 460 Hours SMOH Compressions all in the 70s at May 2025 Annual
Propeller
Left Propeller 3 Blade Hartzell Propeller 1258 SPOH Right Propeller 3 Blade Hartzell Propeller 1258 SPOH
Interior
6 Place Dark Grey Leather Seats 8/10
Exterior
White with blue striping 8/10
Inspection
Annual Inspection Completed May 2025 by Best Aviation
Modifications / STCs
• Factory Air Conditioning
• Radar
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Texas Top Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$315,000
|
Conroe, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Texas Top Aviation
controller.com
|
$315,000
|
Conroe, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Texas Top Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$320,502 *
GBP £238,031
|
Conroe, TX | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Texas Top Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$326,147
|
Conroe, Texas, Australia | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Duke 60
This 1977 Beechcraft Duke 60 (N717VS) is a 5-seat multi engine piston with 3,510 hours on the airframe. There are currently 22 Duke 60 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $120,000 to $925,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $315,000.
The Duke 60 cruises at 240 kts (444 km/h) with a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Duke 60 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N717VS.
Location & Ownership
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
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