1983 Beechcraft Sundowner
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHand ADS-B compliance. • Garmin GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COM • King KX155 NAV/COM with Glideslope • Garmin GTX 327 Transponder • uAvionix TailBeacon ADS-B Out • S-TEC 30 Autopilot with Altitude Hold • Excellent cross-country aircraft with stable handling and comfortable cabin
Description
One of the most desirable Sundowners available today with Garmin 530W, S-TEC autopilot, complete firewall-forward 2021 overhaul, fresh annual, and IFR certification through 2028. Late-production 1983 Beechcraft Sundowner 180 (Serial # M2380). June 2026 annual, new Superior cylinders in May 2025, always hangared, and flown regularly. Turn-key IFR aircraft ready to travel or obtain ratings. Highlights * Fresh Annual Inspection - June 2026 * All ADs Complied With * IFR Pitot-Static Transponder Certification Current Through May 2028 * Garmin 530W GPS/NAV/COM * S-TEC 30 Autopilot w/ Altitude Hold * ADS-B Out * Complete Firewall-Forward Overhaul in 2021 * New Landing Gear Shock Discs (Donuts) * New Battery * New Pilot Window Vent Assembly * New Electric Trim Switch * New Fuel Pressure Gauge * New EGT Gauge * New Brake Lines and Brake Pads * Aft Ballast Weight Installation by Derek Duknic (significantly improves landing characteristics) Additional Information * One of the last production Sundowners built * Excellent cross-country aircraft with outstanding handling characteristics * Paint rated 8/10 * Interior rated 9/10 * Always hangared * Complete logs * No known damage history * Flown regularly and maintained regardless of cost
Engine
Lycoming O-360-A4K • 389 Hours Since Major Overhaul (Pinnacle Engines, 2021) • New Superior Cylinders installed May 2025 due to recall/ warranty issue • June 2026 Compression Results: * #1: 79/80 * #2: 79/80 * #3: 78/80 * #4: 79/80
Propeller
Late-production Sundowner, Serial Number M2380, and one of the final aircraft built before production ended. Always hangared and regularly flown. No known damage history. Complete logbooks since new. Total Time: 2,145 Hours Highlights: • Fresh Annual Inspection completed June 2026 • All applicable ADs complied with • IFR Pitot-Static and Transponder Certification current through May 31, 2028 • Aft ballast weight installation by Derek Duknic • Useful Load: 800 lbs • 60 gallons usable fuel (30 gallons per wing)
Interior
Condition: * Interior rated 9/10 * Paint rated 8/10 * Always hangared * New pilot-side window and vent assembly * Clean, comfortable cabin with excellent visibility * Dual doors for ease of entry * Aircraft presents exceptionally well for its age
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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$127,000
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Nacogdoches, TX | Jun 04, 2026 | 47 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Sundowner
This 1983 Beechcraft Sundowner (N6590A) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,145 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 Sundowner aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $37,979 to $165,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $127,000.
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 2,145 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Beechcraft Sundowner — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N6590A.
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.
We'll check N6590A against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $113,500–$140,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
