1978 Beechcraft Duke 60
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Three Access Auto Pilot with Altitude Hold Collins Micro-Line Avionics Package Bendix Color Radar In Panel Argus Moving Map Sky Force GPS
Description
Maintenance Condition: Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Perfect Original Condition w/ all Logbooks From 1978 -1988 was Owned by a Private Owner and Professionally Flown From 1988-to Present, Owned by Closely-Held Single Purpose Corporation Additional Equipment: Full Panel w/ Icom Pressurized Cabin (Certified to FL 30.0) Air Conditioned Vortex Generators (Wings and Tail) Known Icing Dual Brakes Potty with Privacy Curtin Six Seats in Total with Folding Table The Seats have Always been Covered (and are in Perfect Condition); and the Carpets have also been Covered and are in Perfect Condition All Windows are in Good Condition, including the Heated Windshield Interior: 6 - Seats w/ Folding Table Spare Entertainment Center Potty w/ Curtain Exterior: Original Paint is in Good Condition
Interior
6 - Seats w/ Folding Table & Spare Entertainment Center Potty w/ Curtain
Exterior
Original Paint is in Good Condition
Inspection
Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Perfect Original Condition w/ all Logbooks From 1978 -1988 was Owned by a Private Owner and Professionally Flown From 1988-to Present, Owned by Closely-Held Single Purpose Corporation
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
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Listing Source
aso.com
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MA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Bahig Bishay
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Call for Price
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MA | Mar 17, 2026 | 123 days | Active |
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About This Beechcraft Duke 60
This 1978 Beechcraft Duke 60 (N230BB) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 900 hours on the airframe. There are currently 23 Duke 60 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $120,000 to $925,000.
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 900 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 500 hours remaining to engine TBO .
FAA registration status: Valid. 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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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
BISHAY MOTORS & LEASING INC
Registration Address
NORWOOD, MA
Airworthiness
1978-01-17
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N230BB.
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