1979 Beechcraft Duke 60
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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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 | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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West Houston Airport
trade-a-plane.com
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$199,900
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Houston, TX | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$169,900
$199,900
|
TX | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Light Beige Leather
globalplanesearch.com
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$169,900
|
TX | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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West Houston Airport
aircraftforsale.com
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$140,000
|
Houston, TX | May 02, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
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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.
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Beechcraft Duke 60 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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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
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 database checked for N818KT.