1980 Beechcraft Skipper
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
King KX155 with Glideslope King KX170b King KMA24 audio panel King KR86 ADF Narco AT150 TCI SSD120-15 altitude digitizer uAvionix TailBeacon ADS‑B Out uAvionix AV‑30‑C Garmin GSB‑15 USB charging port Tow Bar Engine Heater Bracket air filter Hobbs meter EGT Dual USB ports LED Landing light Slick Magnetos Fire Extinguisher
Description
This 1980 Beech Skipper is a great find! The airframe is extremely low with less than 2000 hours total time since new. The engine is factory original and performs flawlessly. The plane is IFR equipped with King avionics and the cosmetics are fantastic. If you are looking for an inexpensive time builder, trainer or a simple way to commute, this is your chance. At this price, it will not be available for very long, so be sure to contact us right away!
Engine
Lycoming O-235 s/n: L-21782-15 SMOH: TSNEW: 1944.00
Propeller
A visual inspection of the aircraft shows no signs of any damage or repairs. The original logbooks from 1980-March 2001 were lost in a documented airport building fire at William Tuck Airport on March 5, 2001. Logs were accurately reconstructed from maintenance records. Fire department statement included and signed by the Fire Chief. From 2001 to present, all logs are complete and up to date. Aircraft made a precautionary landing on a dry lake bed. Reason for landing undocumented. Upon departure the nose wheel shimmied and buckled causing minor damage to nose wheel. Repaired and returned to service per 14 CFR 43.9 FAA Report # 19820822050639I
Interior
The overall condition of the exterior is excellent. The finish has a moderate shine with no noticeable chips scratches or missing paint. The seats, carpet, side panels and all plastic components are in excellent condition.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Virtual Airplane Broker
trade-a-plane.com
|
$59,900
|
PA USA | Jun 17, 2026 | 31 days | Active | |
|
Lowcountry Flight, LLC - Paul Joseph
trade-a-plane.com
|
$64,900
|
Charleston, SC | Apr 13, 2026 | 96 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Skipper
This 1980 Beechcraft Skipper (N3812U) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,944 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 Skipper aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,500 to $98,700. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $59,900.
The Skipper cruises at 105 kts (194 km/h) with a range of 400 nm (741 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 12,900 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 6 GPH (23 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $37/hr in fuel alone. With 1,944 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 456 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Skipper — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N3812U.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
PA USA
Seller reportedTitle 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.
We'll check N3812U against the NTSB accident database.
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