1979 Beechcraft Duchess for sale

1979 Beechcraft Duchess

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$150,000
Location Redondo Beach, CA
Total Time 11,500 hrs
Engine SMOH 560 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # ME245
Reg # N6635B
Engine Lycoming O-360
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type BE76
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

GNS-530W KI-525A GTX-345 KT-76A KX-155 KN-64 PCD7100 Century III

Description

Used as a multi engine trainer, is always covered (included in sale) full logs dual glideslopes HSI 2 charging stations

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Jerome Chandler
trade-a-plane.com
$150,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Duchess

This 1979 Beechcraft Duchess (N6635B) is a 4-seat multi engine piston with 11,500 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 Duchess aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $150,000 to $185,185. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $150,000.

The Duchess 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 11,500 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: 11,500 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $270 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Duchess — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Range
780 nm (1,445 km)
Ceiling
19,700 ft (6,005 m)
Max Weight
3,900 lbs (1,769 kg)
Useful Load
1,000 lbs (454 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
18 GPH (68 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Duchess

Fuel Burn
18.0 GPH
~$117/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N6635B.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Redondo Beach, CA

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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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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