Beechcraft Duchess Aircraft under $300,000
2 used Beechcraft Duchess aircraft for sale under $300,000 · 4-seat · $150K – $165K · updated 6 hours ago
About the Beechcraft Duchess
The Beechcraft Duchess (Model 76) is a four-seat twin trainer produced 1978-1983 — designed specifically for multi-engine training, with counter-rotating propellers that eliminate the critical-engine concept and make twin flying more forgiving. Twin Lycoming O-360 engines, cruise ~150 knots. Popular with flight schools for the multi-engine rating; the most affordable Beech twin on the used market.
Beechcraft Duchess Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Duchess is a 4-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 140 kt (259 km/h), a range of 780 nm (1,445 km), and a useful load of 1,000 lbs (454 kg).
2 Beechcraft Duchess For Sale
There are currently 2 used Beechcraft Duchess for sale, ranging from $150,000 to $165,000, with a median asking price of $157,500.
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How much does a Beechcraft Duchess cost? Used Duchess prices: $150K – $165K, average $157K (median $157K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 1 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Beechcraft Duchess
Every Beechcraft Duchess faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Beechcraft Duchess Inventory by Country
| Honduras | 1 |
| United States | 1 |
Beechcraft Duchess by Price
| Under $200k | 2 |
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 2 |
Beechcraft Duchess by Decade
| 1970s | 2 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft Duchess
| 1979 Duchess | $110,000 |
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Beechcraft Duchess Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Duchess. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database