1978 Beechcraft Sundowner for sale

1978 Beechcraft Sundowner

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$85,000
Location Woodstock, VT
Total Time 3,300 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # N2076A
Engine Lycoming IO-360-A1B6
Cruise 125 kts (232 km/h)
ICAO Type BE23
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

TTAF 3300hr, O-360 SMOH 1454hr, prop 10hr (may change). King KX-170B x2, KMA-20, KR-86, KI-205, KI-209, Apollo GPS IImorrow 360, Stratus ESG/3i (ADS-B out/in). Rosen visors, LED ldg/taxi/nav, RAM mount on panel. Last annual 9/25, all AD’s etc. Located KLEB.

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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
George Thomas
barnstormers.com
$85,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$85,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Sundowner

This 1978 Beechcraft Sundowner (N2076A) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,300 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 $85,000.

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 3,300 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,300 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
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Beechcraft Sundowner — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
125 kts (232 km/h)
Range
600 nm (1,111 km)
Ceiling
12,600 ft (3,840 m)
Max Weight
2,450 lbs (1,111 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Sundowner

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Sundowner. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N2076A.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Woodstock, VT

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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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Price History

2 price events · sources: barnstormers.com

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