Beechcraft Duke 60 Aircraft 1970s
Pre-1980 piston twins are largely 1960s-70s vintage workhorses — Cessna 310, original Baron 55/58, Piper Apache/Aztec/Twin Comanche. Engines are typically on second or third overhaul; avionics typically replaced; pressurised variants (rare in this era) need pressure-vessel inspection. These are demanding aircraft to own well; budget for both engines on potentially divergent overhaul cycles, mandate-upgrade investment if not already complete, and corrosion-prone-area inspection.
16 used Beechcraft Duke 60 aircraft for sale 1970s · 5-seat · $120K – $925K · updated 2 hours ago
About the Beechcraft Duke 60
The Beechcraft Duke — the Model 60, built from 1968 to 1982 in 60, A60 and B60 forms — is a pressurised, high-performance piston twin that sits above the Baron in the Beechcraft line. Powered by two turbocharged Lycoming engines and cruising around 240 knots, the Beechcraft Duke is known for its sleek lines, pressurised cabin and strong climb performance. Listed as the Beech 60 Duke, A60, B60 or the rare turbine-converted Duke, it appeals to owners wanting pressurised twin performance with distinctive styling.
Beechcraft Duke 60 Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Duke 60 is a 5-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 240 kt (444 km/h), a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km), and a useful load of 1,500 lbs (680 kg).
16 Beechcraft Duke 60 For Sale
Browse all 16 listings →There are currently 16 used Beechcraft Duke 60 for sale, ranging from $120,000 to $925,000, with a median asking price of $235,000.
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Beechcraft Duke 60 Price & Cost
How much does a Beechcraft Duke 60 cost? Used Duke 60 prices: $120K – $925K, average $287K (median $235K), across 11 priced of 16 active listings.
Based on 10 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 Duke 60
Every Beechcraft Duke 60 faces a mandatory 1,400-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 1,400-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 Duke 60 Inventory by Country
| United States | 14 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Australia | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
| France | 1 |
Beechcraft Duke 60 Inventory by State
| Texas | 5 |
| California | 3 |
Beechcraft Duke 60 by Price
| Under $200k | 6 |
| Under $300k | 11 |
| Under $500k | 14 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft Duke 60
| 1975 Duke 60 | $250,000 |
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Beechcraft Duke 60 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Duke 60. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database