1979 Beechcraft Duke 60 for sale

1979 Beechcraft Duke 60

Multi Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$349,411Overpriced
Location Berlin, Germany
Total Time 3,480 hrs
Engine SMOH 480 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # P523
Reg # N523EF
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4
Cruise 240 kts (444 km/h)
ICAO Type BE60
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Avionics & Equipment (New 2024) ⦁ Dual Garmin GTN 750 GPS/NAV/COM ⦁ Garmin GI 275 Electronic Flight Instrument ⦁ 8x Garmin GSB 15 USB Type-A/Type-C (Pilots & Cabin) ⦁ 8x BOSE Lemo Plugs (Pilots & Cabin) ⦁ Flightstream 510 (2023) ⦁ Garmin GA35 GPS/WAAS Antenna ⦁ ADS-B In/Out ⦁ Dual Collins PN-101 HSI ⦁ Collins Radar Altimeter Indicator ⦁ Bendix FCS-810 Autopilot ⦁ New Aft ELT with Cockpit Switch (2024)

Description

Make: Beechcraft Model: B60 Duke Year: 1979 Registration: N523EF Serial Number: P-523 Location: Berlin, Germany Total Time (Airframe): 3,480 hours Number of Seats: 6 Condition: Used / Excellent Damage History: None Hangared: Always hangared in dry climate Price reduced: 299.000 excl 19% EU Vat Owners: Only 2 previous owners Range: 1,100 NM Max Takeoff Weight: 7,000 lbs (Grand Duke Kit) Max Payload: 1,928 lbs Total Fuel Capacity: 238 gallons Airplane time state: Airframe Time: 3480 TT Engine Times: 480 SMOH (l/R) Propeller Times: 189 SPOH (L/R) Engine Type: Lycoming TSIO-541-E1C4 Propeller(s) Manufacturer: Hartzell Model: HC-F3YR-2UF Time Since Prop Overhaul (SPOH): 259 hours (189 + 70)

Engine

Engines & Propellers ⦁ Engines: 2 × Lycoming TSIO-541-E1C4, 380 HP each ⦁ 480 hrs SMOH (L/R) ⦁ Turbocharged with intercoolers

Propeller

Propellers (2x) ⦁ Type: Hartzell HC-F3YR-2UF ⦁ Time Since Overhaul (SPOH): 259 hrs (189 + 70 since last service)

Interior

6 seats Condition: Excellent - New in 2024 New cabin interior (2024) 8x BOSE Lemo plugs for pilots and cabin (2024) 8x Garmin GSB 15 USB Type-A/C ports (2024) Bruce Custom Canopy Cover (2023) Bruce Inside Window Covers (2023)

Exterior

? Excellent paint, with 2024 ceramic coating ? Winglets, BLR Vortex Generators, and Dual Aft Body Strakes ? Bruce Custom Canopy Cover (2023) ? Bruce Inside Window Covers (2023)

Modifications / STCs

• Additional Equipment

• ⦁ Bruce Custom Canopy Cover (2023)

• ⦁ Bruce Inside Window Covers (2023)

• ⦁ Complete Logs

• ⦁ Hangared in Dry Climate

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Duke 60

This 1979 Beechcraft Duke 60 (N523EF) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,480 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 above the market average at $349,411.

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 3,480 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

✓ Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
✓ Airframe: 3,480 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,400 hrs)
★ Budget $675 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Duke 60 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
240 kts (444 km/h)
Range
1,000 nm (1,852 km)
Ceiling
30,000 ft (9,144 m)
Max Weight
6,775 lbs (3,073 kg)
Useful Load
1,500 lbs (680 kg)
Horsepower
380 HP
Fuel Burn
45 GPH (170 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,400 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Duke 60

Fuel Burn
45.0 GPH
~$292/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Duke 60. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N523EF.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Berlin, Germany

DE

Seller reported

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N523EF.

Price History

6 price events · sources: controlleremea.co.uk, controller.com, aviationtrader.com.au, winglist.aero, planecheck.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$187,500
Range: $169,000 — $233,500
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+86%
Above Market

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