1979 Beechcraft Sundowner
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin G430 WASS 1-G5 Garmin Electronic Flight Instrument (w/ DG/HI/HSI) Garmin GTX 327 Transponder UAvionix ADS-B in/out W/ bluetooth Stratus to EFB Apple I-pad Bendix-King KX125 TSO Nav-Com Bendix-King KA134 TSO audio panel Sigtronic SPA-400 Intercom new Tach 11/2025 new Datcon Hobbs 1/2026 Sigma-Tek DG OH 2/2026 EI SC-5 Super clock 1/2021 EI digital oil press gauge 1/2021 EI digital EGT / CHT gauge 1/2021 1-cigarette lighter port (good for Mobile phone charger USB-A)) 2- USB-A mobile phone charger ports IFR Certified
Description
Excellent IFR, commercial training, time building aircraft. Garmin G5, G430W, GTX-327 transponder. Uavionix Skybeacon wingtip ADS-B in out/strobes/nav lights. Owners both recently completed extensive IFR commercial training, and check rides in this superb aircraft. Fuel efficient excellent long cross country family plane. Beechcraft's (now Textron Aviation) solid quality design, engineering, manufacture, and support realized throughout this aircraft.. Best range 565 NM. Best cruise 116 KIAS with comfortable 9.5 GPH fuel burn and 57 gallon usable fuel capacity. Relatively spacious, wide cockpit, w/ elbow room. Dual entry doors (LH pilot side door plus RH copilot side door). Large rear baggage door. Good views through windows forward and also downward views in front of wings. Service ceiling 12,600 ft MSL. Useful load is 895 lbs. per 12/2022 W B. Lycoming 180 HP O-360-A4K engine was OH 2/1992, with now 1239 hrs SMOH vs. 2000 hrs OH recommended. Annual 10/2025. Good compressions. Many recent upgrades.
Engine
Engine Lycoming 4-cyl O-360-A4K Engine OH 2/1992; 1240 hrs SMOH Propeller Sensenich SPRM590 two blade Prop OH 8/1995; 888 hrs SPOH Lycoming compressions good 1/2026: #1/74 #2/78 #3/76 #4/70 all /80 psi new analog oil temp sender 11/2020 EI digital oil press temp probe gauge 1/2021 EI digital primary EGT / CHT probe gauge 1/2021 new carburetor 4/2021 new Skytech lightweight aluminum starter 9/2021 install OH #2 #3 cylinders 11/2021 new alternator 9/2022 borescope all cylinders 8/2023 new vacuum pump 2/2024 new tach 1/2026 new CIES LH RH inboard fuel senders 10/2025 new Aerospace Logic digital fuel gauge for accurate fuel level measuring 10/2025
Interior
Interior good with recent (5-yrs) naugahyde seat covering and new carpet (1-yr). 1-Buckeye Halotron-1 Fire Extinguisher 1-yr old. Exterior paint is good with no fade, likely original paint. White Aircraft Cover ("Covers by Bruce") see photos and/or in person
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Reed Simpson
trade-a-plane.com
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$110,000
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Fort Myers, FL | Apr 15, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Beechcraft Sundowner
This 1979 Beechcraft Sundowner (N6014Z) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,415 hours on the airframe. There are currently 20 Sundowner aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $39,454 to $145,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $110,000.
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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Sundowner — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N6014Z.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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