Beechcraft Sierra Aircraft in Texas
Texas has one of the largest active GA pilot populations in the US, with extensive aircraft infrastructure across Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio metros and strong support networks for most major aircraft brands. Major flight schools, dealer networks, MRO facilities and overhaul shops are concentrated here.
The Beechcraft Sierra is the retractable-gear member of the Musketeer/Sundowner family, bought by pilots who want Beechcraft low-wing comfort with step-up complexity but without Bonanza performance or cost. Its appeal is cabin feel and value; its risk is that the retractable gear and aging support needs can overwhelm the simple-family reputation. Compared with a Sundowner, the Sierra adds retractable-gear performance; compared with a Bonanza, it is slower and less prestigious but usually cheaper.
1 used Beechcraft Sierra aircraft for sale in Texas · 4-seat · Used median asking $124,000 · updated 15 hours ago
Beechcraft Sierra Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Sierra is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 102–137 kt (189–254 km/h), a range of 600–767 nm (1,111–1,420 km), and a useful load of 650–1,000 lbs (295–454 kg).
Beechcraft Sierra for Sale
Beechcraft Sierra asking prices range from $95,000 to $189,000, with a median of $124,000 (market reference $105,000).
Beechcraft Sierra Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musketeer | 1962–1968 | 4 | 130 kts (241 km/h) | 640 nm (1,185 km) | 900 lbs (408 kg) | $34K – $128K | Affordable fixed-gear singles (Musketeer/Sundowner/Sierra) — simple, economical trainers and first-airplane tourers. | 9 |
| Sundowner | 1971–1980 | 4 | 125 kts (232 km/h) | 600 nm (1,111 km) | 900 lbs (408 kg) | $59K – $145K | An affordable four-seat fixed-gear tourer and trainer — the best-known member of the low-cost Musketeer family. | 21 |
| Sport | — | 2 | 102 kts (189 km/h) | 767 nm (1,420 km) | 650 lbs (295 kg) | — | Simple fixed-gear Beechcraft trainer/personal aircraft for buyers seeking low-wing handling and modest ownership cost. | 3 |
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How much does a Beechcraft Sierra cost? Used Sierra prices: $95K – $189K, average $124K (median $124K); market reference $105K, across 6 priced of 1 active 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 Sierra
Buying a Beechcraft Sierra comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Beechcraft Sierra
Is the Beechcraft Sierra retractable gear?
Is the Sierra a Bonanza?
What should buyers check on a Sierra?
Beechcraft Sierra Inventory by Country
| United States | 8 |
Beechcraft Sierra Inventory by State
| Florida | 6 |
| Texas | 6 |
| California | 4 |
| South Carolina | 3 |
| Tennessee | 3 |
| Wisconsin | 2 |
Beechcraft Sierra by Price
| Under $100k | 22 |
| Under $200k | 44 |
| Under $300k | 44 |
| Under $500k | 44 |
Beechcraft Sierra by Decade
| 1970s | 1 |
Other Beechcraft Aircraft
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| Beechcraft Bonanza 35 | 18 |
Beechcraft Sierra Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Sierra. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database