Beechcraft Sierra Aircraft under $100,000
Under $100k for a piston single is the value-entry price band — typically older airframes (1960s-80s), mid-life or run-out engines, original or basic avionics with retrofit ADS-B Out compliance. These are entry-budget trainers and touring singles. Budget realistically for engine work, ADS-B Out compliance if not yet installed, panel upgrades and corrosion-area inspection.
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.
2 used Beechcraft Sierra aircraft for sale under $100,000 · 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 2 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 | 2 |
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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