1979 Beechcraft Sundowner
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHMid-Continent MD200 Course Direction Indicator (CDI) Lots of avionics upgrades done in 2025 and very well thought out with everything connected/integrated together. Modifications/Additional Items:
Electroair Starter Ignition Switch Panel EA-13000 All old CAT heating and cooling ducting replaced with new SCEET ducting 2024 New Upper and Lower Instrument Panel Overlays 2025 Rosen Sun Visors LoPresti Wheel Covers LED Landing/Taxi LightsDescription
Available for sale is this clean, nicely upgraded C23 Sundowner with only 67 hours SMOH on the engine! We sold this airplane to the current owner who had extensive upgrades done in 2025 including Garmin avionics, Electroair ignition panel and more! Now this exceptional Sundowner is ready for a new home! Hangared @ KSNS Salinas, CA Complete Logbooks All logbooks, 337s and more pictures available on request!
Engine
Engine: 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A4K - 67 hours SMOH - Overhauled by Central Cylinder Services Inc using NEW cylinders, NEW crankshaft
Interior
8/10 - Interior shows some wear, but overall is in great condition. Complete instrument panel replacement in 2025.
Exterior
6/10 - Paint is in good condition overall, but there are some areas of small paint chipping. Glass is in excellent condition - the windshield, pilot and co-pilot windows were all replaced in 2009 Note - the two rows of tape on the top engine cowling were put on by a previous owner as a visual reference for taxiing. The tape can be removed.
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 |
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PreFlight Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$136,900
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Salinas, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Sundowner
This 1979 Beechcraft Sundowner (N132P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,374 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 above the market average at $136,900.
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 5,374 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 N132P.
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 N132P against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $107,475–$138,925.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
