1981 Beechcraft Duke 60 for sale

1981 Beechcraft Duke 60

Multi Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$229,000below typical asking range
Location Tupelo, Mississippi
Total Time 42,369 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,100 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # P566
Reg # N20XL
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4
Cruise 240 kts (444 km/h)
ICAO Type BE60
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

King KFC 225 Autopilot King KI 256 Attitude and Flight Director King KCS 55 HSI King KMA Audio panel King KY 196 Cub King KN53 Nav King 87 ADF PS Engineering Intercom Garmin 530W GPS NAV COM Garmin 345 ADSB Transponder Bendix RDR160 Color WX Radar Radio Altimeter

Description

Aircraft TT 4236.9 Grand Duke BLR Winglets Vortex Generators, Dual Aft Strakes. 242 Gallon Fuel System American Aviation Intercoolers Both windshields recently replaced No Damage History Digital Logs and Pictures via Drop Box

Engine

Left Engine 1100 SMOHEngine IRAN with cam replacement at 700 hours and CD lifters Right Engine 1314 SMOH Engine Iran at 700 Hours with new cam replacement and CD lifters

Propeller

Aircraft TT 4236.9 Grand Duke BLR Winglets Vortex Generators, Dual Aft Strakes. 242 Gallon Fuel System American Aviation Intercoolers Both windshields recently replaced Oilomatic PreOilers CD carbide Lifters No Damage History Digital Logs and Pictures via Drop Box

Interior

Complete Custom Interior in Taupe Leather by Southern Air Custom interiors Compete Exterior Paint by Hanger 360 In Jackson MS.

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

Price Comparison

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$229,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Duke 60

This 1981 Beechcraft Duke 60 (N20XL) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 42,369 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 Duke 60 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $60,000 to $359,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $229,000.

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 42,369 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,400 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: 42,369 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,400 hrs)
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

FAA registration data pending for N20XL.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Tupelo, Mississippi

Seller reported 54 more aircraft in Mississippi →

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.

We'll check N20XL against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $253,584–$350,367.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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