1979 Beechcraft Duke 60 for sale

1979 Beechcraft Duke 60

Multi Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$169,900
Location TX
Total Time 1,950 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # P-508
Reg # N818KT
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4 ×2
Cruise 240 kts (444 km/h)
ICAO Type BE60
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Century 41 FD/Autopilot/YD Garmin 530 WAAS Garmin 430 WAAS Garmin Transponder Slaved HSI Stormscope Radar ADF

Description

Maintenance Condition: Annual Inspection Due: 11/1/2025 Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Extensive Annual by Major Shop Hangared and Flown Regularly Equipment: Strobes Beacon Dual Instruments Heated Pitot Alternate Static Source Fuel Flow Engine Management System Taxi Light Landing Light Digital Clock Map Light Extended Range Fuel Prop Synch Air Conditioning Interior: Light Beige Leather (6) Six Seats/Headrests Curtains Exterior: Overall White with Striping (6.5)

Engine

2 Engines, Piston

Interior

Light Beige Leather (6) Six Seats/Headrests Curtains

Exterior

Overall White with Striping (6.5)

Inspection

Annual Inspection Due: 11/1/2025 Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Extensive Annual by Major Shop Hangared and Flown Regularly

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
West Houston Airport
trade-a-plane.com
$199,900
Listing Source
aso.com
$169,900
$199,900
Light Beige Leather
globalplanesearch.com
$169,900
West Houston Airport
aircraftforsale.com
$140,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Duke 60

This 1979 Beechcraft Duke 60 (N818KT) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 1,950 hours on the airframe. There are currently 23 Duke 60 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $120,000 to $925,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $169,900.

The Duke 60 cruises at 240 kts (444 km/h) with a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 30,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 45 GPH (170 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $279/hr in fuel alone. With 1,950 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,400 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (EID ENTERPRISES INC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,950 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,400 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $675 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Duke 60 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
240 kts (444 km/h)
Range
1,000 nm (1,852 km)
Ceiling
30,000 ft (9,144 m)
Max Weight
6,775 lbs (3,073 kg)
Useful Load
1,500 lbs (680 kg)
Horsepower
380 HP
Fuel Burn
45 GPH (170 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,400 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Duke 60

Fuel Burn
45.0 GPH
~$292/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Duke 60. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

EID ENTERPRISES INC

Registration Address

HOUSTON, TX

Certificate Issued

2009-04-02

Airworthiness

1997-09-13

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

TX

Seller reported 1038 more aircraft in Texas →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N818KT.

Price History

4 price events · sources: aso, aso.com, aircraftforsale.com, globalplanesearch.com

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