1978 Beechcraft Duke 60
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
Come see this Squawk Free 30 year single-owned Duke!
Engine
Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4 380hp Turbo-Charged engines Last compressions during Annual October 2025: Engine 1: 834 SMOH (Suggested TBO 1600 hrs) #1-79/80, #2-79/80. #3-79/80, #4-79/80, #5-78/80, #6-78/80 Engine 2: 362 SMOH (Suggested TBO 1600 hrs) #1-68/80, #2-68/80. #3-68/80, #4-68/80, #5-69/80, #6-68/80 Hartzell HC-F3YR-2UF Props: 326 SPOH Polished spinners Built in Oxygen system Flight into known icing approved (FIKI) Wing, horizontal and vertical stabliizer de-ice boots Heated Pilot windshield Heated propellers
Interior
7/10 (6 gray leather seats - 4 club seating with table)
Exterior
6/10 (Original paint)
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
John Tucker
trade-a-plane.com
|
$169,000
|
Sheridan, WY | Apr 13, 2026 | 97 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Duke 60
This 1978 Beechcraft Duke 60 (N17TK) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,934 hours on the airframe. There are currently 23 Duke 60 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $120,000 to $925,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $169,000.
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. Service ceiling of 30,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 45 GPH (170 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $279/hr in fuel alone. With 3,934 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,400 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Duke 60 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N17TK.
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.
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