1981 Beechcraft Skipper
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
Beautiful 1981 Beechcraft Skipper. Flight school aircraft. Meticulously taken care of. Complete restoration and new paint in September 2024. 7300 TT. 140 SMOH. Complete logs. 7.1.2020 Installed Garmin GDL-82 ADSB Out and Antenna. 7.1.2020 Installed PS Engineering intercom PS1000 2. 7.1.2020 Installed Push to talk switches on both yokes. 10.9.2020 Installed Concord RG-25XC Battery. 10.23.2020 Removed and replaced starter with a Hartzell 122NL starter. 9.1.2021 Installed new exhaust system. 5.14.2022 Installed overhauled carburetor. 9.1.2025 Left and Right fuel drain replaced with new. 10.20.2024 Replaced airspeed indicator and Pitot line.
Engine
New engine and prop overhaul on December 2023 at Columbia Aircraft Services. 140 hours SMOH. Aircraft is being flown regularly. Times may vary.
Propeller
The Aircraft had a complete restoration and new paint on September 2024 at Ed's Aircraft Refinishing. The airframe is new and in excellent condition.
Interior
Interior is clean and is in very good condition. Airtex seats.
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 |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$98,700
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Fairfield, New Jersey | Jun 08, 2026 | 66 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Skipper
This 1981 Beechcraft Skipper (N1804R) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 7,300 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 above the market average at $98,700.
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 7,300 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,400 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Skipper — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1804R.
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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