1978 Beechcraft Sundowner
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHKing KMA 20 audio panel Dual King KX170B Nav/Comms King KT 78A Mode C transponder King ADF Uavionix ABSB Out tail beacon
Description
N5101M, S/N M-2033, TT 5541, Engine 652 TSOH, King KMA 20 audio panel, Dual King KX170B, King KT 78A Mode C Transponder, Uavionix ADSB out tail beacon, Hobbs Meter, Outside air temp gauge, Electric trim, Avionics Master, Remote ELT arming panel, 4 place intercom, Powerflow Exhaust, New magnetos, harnesses and sparkplugs, All new engine hoses and scat ducting, New baffle seals, New brake master cylinder hoses and caliper hoses, New tachometer, New carb heat valve, New EI oil temp/pressure gauge, New EI EGT gauge, New throttle cable. November Annual. IFR certified.
Engine
Engine: 652 SMOH Lycoming O-360-A4K 2000 hr TBO Powerflow Exhaust System ($6,900 upgrade in 2026 $$) New magnetos, harnesses and spark plugs All new engine hoses All new scat ducting New baffle seals
Interior
Original exterior paint in excellent condition. White with burgundy red stripes. Original interior in very good condition. No tears rips or worn spots Brown tweed and vinyl Carpet is faded but serviceable
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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Steve Magnuson
trade-a-plane.com
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$89,500
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Byron, CA | Apr 01, 2026 | 108 days | Active | |
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Steven Magnuson
barnstormers.com
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$79,500
|
Modesto, CA | Apr 22, 2026 | 86 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Sundowner
This 1978 Beechcraft Sundowner (N5101M) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,541 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 below the market average at $89,500.
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 5,541 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 N5101M.
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 N5101M against the NTSB accident database.
