1977 Beechcraft Sundowner
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRGarmin GNS 355 Touchscreen GPS/Comm Garmin GNS 430W GPS/Nav/Comm Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Garmin Dual G5s STEC 55X 2-axis Autopilot EDM 700 Engine Monitor
Description
Excellent aircraft for building time and training. Comfortable and wide cabin with dual entry doors. Well maintained with many recent avionics upgrades. Airframe: TTAF: 2950 Engines: Lycoming 4-cyl O-360-A4K 180HP Compressions 10/2025: 75/77/78/75 SMOH: 936
Engine
Lycoming 4-cyl O-360-A4K 180HP 936 TSMOH Compressions 10/2025: 75/77/78/75
Propeller
Airframe Total Time: 2950 Annual Inspection 10/2025
Exterior
5/10 Paint shows signs of wear. Torn fabric on seating Sheep skin seat covers Custom cover from Bruce
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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Joel Mcintyre
trade-a-plane.com
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$105,000
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Greensboro, NC | May 12, 2026 | 66 days | Active | |
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Joel Mcintyre
aircraftdealer.com
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$95,000
|
Greenville, SC | Jun 13, 2026 | 34 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$95,000
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NC | Jun 14, 2026 | 33 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Sundowner
This 1977 Beechcraft Sundowner (N23986) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,950 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 above the market average at $105,000.
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 2,950 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 registration data pending for N23986.
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N23986 against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $89,500–$103,738.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
