1982 Bede BD-4
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Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
A proven example of a unique, fast, Amateur Built Aircraft (can be converted to Experimental for a cost of $1,250) in excellent condition. Always in a hangar and always maintained. It comes with over $30,000 plus parts and install in IFR instrument upgrades. It has metal wings and fuel sumps replacing the original fiberglass tanks and has an upgraded factory nose wheel fork to address the original design weakness. The airframe has a low 1060 hours. Lycoming 0-360-A1A 180HP, 1060 TSO and 370 hrs since bulk strip in 2010, including 4 new cylinder kits, bearings etc. See logbook to view. Latest annual completed on 27 June 2026. Hartzell constant speed propellor HC-C2YR-1BF O/H August 2020 with 160hrs TSO and 1840 to run date of 24/08/2030. Digital AH; Garmin GTN650 WAAS GPS/VOR/COM; Garmin GI106A VOR/LOC/GSIN indicator; 2nd Com = Garmin SL40; Bendix King KT 74 Transponder Mode S ADS-B OUT; Uavionix Ping ADSB-dongle; SPA 400 4-place intercom; Hobbs air-switch; flight clock; JOI FS-400 flow/fuel remaining/endurance which assists with accurate leaning; and OIL, EGT & CHT indicator. Heated pitot tube available. 2 x 90 litre wing tanks; dual controls; park and toe brakes; cabin heat; strobe and nav lights; ErathX LifePo4 battery; and windscreen and nose wheel fairings (not fitted).
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$68,397
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Victoria, Australia | Jul 21, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Bede BD-4
This 1982 Bede BD-4 (VH-XBD) is a uncategorized with 1,060 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $68,397.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-XBD) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Victoria, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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