Beechcraft Sundowner Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
3 used Beechcraft Sundowner aircraft for sale in Australia · 6-seat · $39K – $62K · updated 7 hours ago
About the Beechcraft Sundowner
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.
Beechcraft Sundowner Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Sundowner is a 6-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 125 kt (232 km/h), a range of 600 nm (1,111 km), and a useful load of 900 lbs (408 kg).
3 Beechcraft Sundowner For Sale
There are currently 3 used Beechcraft Sundowner for sale, ranging from $39,454 to $62,634, with a median asking price of $51,044.
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How much does a Beechcraft Sundowner cost? Used Sundowner prices: $39K – $62K, average $51K (median $51K), across 2 priced of 3 active listings.
Based on 9 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 Sundowner
Every Beechcraft Sundowner faces a mandatory 2,000-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 2,000-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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Beechcraft Sundowner
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Beechcraft Sundowner Inventory by Country
| United States | 33 |
| Australia | 3 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Denmark | 1 |
| Slovakia | 1 |
Beechcraft Sundowner Inventory by State
| Florida | 6 |
| California | 4 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
| Tennessee | 3 |
| Texas | 3 |
| Wisconsin | 2 |
Beechcraft Sundowner by Price
| Under $100k | 18 |
| Under $200k | 32 |
| Under $300k | 32 |
| Under $500k | 32 |
Beechcraft Sundowner by Decade
| 1970s | 2 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft Sundowner
| 1976 Sundowner | $89,500 |
| 1976 Sundowner | $63,385 |
| 1962 Musketeer | $11,500 |
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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