1979 Beechcraft Duchess for sale

1979 Beechcraft Duchess

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$150,000
Location Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazan, HN
Total Time 3,394 hrs
Engine SMOH 900 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # ME-252
Engine Lycoming O-360
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type BE76
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
GARMIN 695 GMA 340 GTX 335 KX 165 KN 64

Description

AIRFRAME: BEECHCRAFT

MODEL: 76 DUCHESS

MFR: 1979

SERIAL: ME-252

ENG. LH: LYCOMING

MODEL: O-360-A1G6D

SERIAL: L-32102-36E

TBO: 2000 HRS.

TSO: 900.4 HRS.

ENG. RH: LYCOMING

MODEL: LO-360-A1G6D

SERIAL: L-557-71E

TBO: 2000 HRS.

TSO: 900.4 HRS.

BOTH ENGINES LYCOMING FACTORY OVERHAULED

PROPELLERS

LH: HARTZELL

MODEL: HC-M2YR-2CEUF/FC7666A

SERIAL: FB1672B

TBO: 2400 HRS.

TSN: 900.4 HRS.

TSO: 330.2

RH: HARTZELL

MODEL: HC-M2YR-2CLEUF/FJC7666A

SERIAL: FB1674B

TBO: 2400 HRS.

TSN: 900.4 HRS.

AVIONICS & RADIOS

NAV/COM 1: BENDIX / KING KX 165

NAV/COM 2: BENDIX / KING KX 165

AUDIO PANEL: GARMIN GMA 340

DME: BENDIX / KING KN 64

TRANSPONDER: GARMIN GTX 335 ADS-B

ELT: ARTEX 345

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

PORTABLE GPSMAP GARMIN 695

DUAL PTT

INTERCOM PORTS ON REAR SEATS

EXTERIOR PAINT VISUAL CONDITION: 7

INTERIOR VISUAL CONDITION: 7

SEAT TYPE: RED LEATHER SEATS

HANGARED

FRESH ANNUAL INSPECTION: MAY 23, 2026

LOCATED AT: TONCONTIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MHTG)

TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS C.A.

Engine

O-360-A1G6D

Inspection

FRESH ANNUAL

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
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$150,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Duchess

This 1979 Beechcraft Duchess is a 4-seat multi engine piston with 3,394 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 Duchess aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $150,000 to $165,000. 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 3,394 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: 3,394 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazan, HN

HN

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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