1979 Beechcraft Duchess 76
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Maintained in accordance with Beechcraft Maintenance Manuals. All logbooks since new.
2,562 since restoration/refurbishment in Australia. Always hangared. Maintenance run sheet available
Sold with fresh 100 hours and ARA inspections
DAMAGE HISTORY
: The aircraft suffered a gear up landing in Australia at approx. 2,950 hours total time. Prop strike some years ago but engine replaced. Serial No
:
RL-25311-36E L-374-71A
Total Time Run: TBA TBA
Time Since O/H: 510.8 Hrs 883 Hrs
Date Last O/H: Feb. 2020 July 2019
Hours Remaining: 1,489.2 Hrs 1,116.4 Hrs
Propellers:
Hartzell
Hours Remaining to TBO: 1,718 Hrs 1,588 Hrs
5 year insp due: 19.12.2029 28.04.2030 Garmin GMA-340 Audio System
Garmin GNS-430W NAV/COM/GPS
Bendix-King KX-165 NAV/COM
Bendix-King KI-525 HSI
Bendix-King KR-87 ADF
Bendix-King KI-229 RMI
Garmin GTX-345 Transponder ADS-B
S-TEC System 65 Autopilot
Collins DME-451 DME
Artex 225 ELT Ivory-grey side panels, Maroon vinyl and fabric seat upholstery matching carpets. 4 seats. Fabric seat inserts being replaced. Overall White with Maroon and Burgundy accent colours in standard factory design. Tidy condition. Hangared. Davtron Digital Clock
EDM JPI-760 Engine Analyser System
Altitude Alert System
Co-pilot Attitude Indicator (INOP)
Co-pilot Altimeter
Slaved Compass System
Rosen Sunvisors
Pulse Lights
Electric Trim LH
Hour Meter
Polished Prop Spinners
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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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$225,866
$223,906
|
New Zealand | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Duchess 76
This 1979 Beechcraft Duchess 76 (ZK-CGW) is a 4-seat multi engine piston with 5,462 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $225,866.
The Duchess 76 cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 780 nm (1,445 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 19,700 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 18 GPH (68 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $112/hr in fuel alone. With 5,462 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 Duchess 76 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (ZK-CGW) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
New Zealand
NZ
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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