Beechcraft Sundowner Aircraft (Model C23)
The Beechcraft Sundowner is the fixed-gear, 180-hp four-seat member of the Beechcraft Musketeer family. Stable, roomy and forgiving, it is widely used for training and budget personal flying. Used prices vary with hours, condition and avionics — see the live range above.
25 used Beechcraft Sundowner aircraft for sale · 4-seat · Used median asking $105,000 · updated 2 hours ago
Beechcraft Sundowner Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Sundowner 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 Sundowner for Sale
Browse all listings →Beechcraft Sundowner asking prices range from $59,072 to $145,000, with a median of $105,000 (market reference $80,000).
Beechcraft Sundowner 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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Beechcraft Sundowner Price & Cost
How much does a Beechcraft Sundowner cost? Used Sundowner prices: $59K – $145K, average $105K (median $105K); market reference $80K, across 21 priced of 25 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 Sundowner
Buying a Beechcraft Sundowner 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 Sundowner
Is the Beechcraft C23 Sundowner a good training aircraft?
What are the common problems with the Beechcraft Sundowner?
Beechcraft Sundowner Inventory by Country
| United States | 21 |
| Australia | 4 |
| Canada | 1 |
Beechcraft Sundowner Inventory by State
| Florida | 7 |
| Texas | 6 |
| California | 4 |
| South Carolina | 3 |
| Tennessee | 3 |
| Wisconsin | 2 |
Beechcraft Sundowner by Price
| Under $100k | 22 |
| Under $200k | 44 |
| Under $300k | 44 |
| Under $500k | 44 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft Sundowner
| 1976 Sundowner | $89,500 |
| 1976 Sundowner | $63,385 |
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Beechcraft Sundowner Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Sundowner. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database