Beechcraft Sport Aircraft 1970s
Pre-1980 piston singles are heritage airframes that have typically been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times — original avionics replaced with modern Garmin or Avidyne panels, engines on at least one mid-time overhaul cycle, interiors refreshed once or twice. Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion (especially wing carry-through, tail, gear), AD compliance history, log-book continuity, engine cylinder borescope. Heritage value can be meaningful for original aircraft in restored condition.
The Beechcraft Sport is a fixed-gear trainer and personal aircraft in the Musketeer/Sport family for buyers who want simple Beechcraft low-wing ownership without Sundowner size or Bonanza complexity. It is a value aircraft, so age, parts support, corrosion, and trainer wear matter more than brand prestige. Compared with a Cessna 150/152, the Sport offers low-wing Beechcraft feel; compared with a Sundowner, it is the smaller/basic branch.
2 used Beechcraft Sport aircraft for sale 1970s · 2-seat · Reference price ~$65,000 ($40,000–$110,000) · updated 2026-07-06
Beechcraft Sport Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Sport is a 2-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 Sport for Sale
Beechcraft Sport asking prices range from $64,000 to $79,000, with a median of $71,500 (market reference $65,000).
Beechcraft Sport 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 |
| Sierra | — | 4 | 137 kts (254 km/h) | 647 nm (1,198 km) | 1,000 lbs (454 kg) | $95K – $189K | Value-oriented retractable Beechcraft single for buyers wanting low-wing cabin comfort and modest step-up performance. | 6 |
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How much does a Beechcraft Sport cost? Used Sport prices: $64K – $79K, average $71K (median $71K); market reference $65K, across 2 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 Sport
Buying a Beechcraft Sport 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 Sport
Is the Beechcraft Sport a Bonanza?
How does it compare with a Cessna 150?
What should buyers check on a Beechcraft Sport?
Beechcraft Sport Inventory by Country
| United States | 2 |
| Canada | 1 |
Beechcraft Sport Inventory by State
| Florida | 6 |
| Texas | 6 |
| California | 4 |
| South Carolina | 3 |
| Tennessee | 3 |
| Wisconsin | 2 |
Beechcraft Sport by Price
| Under $100k | 22 |
| Under $200k | 44 |
| Under $300k | 44 |
| Under $500k | 44 |
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| Beechcraft 1900 | 19 |
| Beechcraft King Air 350 | 19 |
| Beechcraft Bonanza 35 | 18 |
Beechcraft Sport Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Sport. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database