1980 Beechcraft Sundowner
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Garmin G3X 10” Display Garmin GTX 335 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Garmin G5 STBY HSI Garmin GTX 650 GPS/Nav/Comm Garmin GMA 340A Audio Panel Sirius Weather/Radio Additional Features: ELT Battery Due August 2026 LED Taxi/Landing/Strobe/Nav Lights LED Interior Overhead Lights Dual Landing Lights Rosen Sun Visors
Description
AUCTION - This well-equipped 1980 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner offers a comfortable and capable four-seat platform with modern avionics upgrades. With 1,855 hours total time and 751 hours since major overhaul, this aircraft has been hangared and well cared for, featuring a refurbished interior and excellent ramp appeal with LED lighting. The panel is highlighted by a Garmin G3X (10” display), Garmin G5, and GFC 500 autopilot, delivering modern situational awareness and flight stability, along with ADS-B compliance. The current owner has enjoyed this aircraft for the past few years but is no longer flying as frequently and is ready to pass it along to its next happy home. A great opportunity to own a classic, spacious trainer and cross-country aircraft with significant avionics investment already completed. Please visit for more information.
Engine
Engine: Lycoming O-360-A4K 751 SMOH Overhaul Performed July 2001 at 1104 Tach Time by Columbia Aircraft Services Compressions as of July 2025: 78, 78, 78, 78 Magnetos Replaced January 2023 at 1736 Tach Time Overhauled Carb Installed April 2022 at 1620 Tach Time Remote Oil Filter Mount Prop: Sensenich 2-Blade Propeller 1855 Total Time
Interior
Tan Leather Seats Tan Carpet
Exterior
Top Half White, Bottom Half Blue, Gold Accents
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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Aircraft Bidder - Gordon Ramsay
trade-a-plane.com
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Contact for Price
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Atlanta, GA | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Sundowner
This 1980 Beechcraft Sundowner (N785DK) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,855 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 Sundowner aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $37,979 to $165,000.
The Sundowner cruises at 125 kts (232 km/h) with a range of 600 nm (1,111 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 12,600 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $62/hr in fuel alone. With 1,855 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 145 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Sundowner — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N785DK.
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 safety data coming soon.
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