Beechcraft Sundowner Aircraft in Denmark

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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.

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Beechcraft Sundowner Specifications

Model spec

The 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).

Performance
Cruise125 kt (232 km/h)
Range600 nm (1,111 km)
Engine & Fuel
EngineLycoming IO-360-A1B6
Horsepower180 HP
TBO2,000 hrs
ICAO TypeBE23
Weights & Seats
Seats6
Useful Load900 lbs (408 kg)
Production1971–1979

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Beechcraft Sundowner Price & Cost

Beechcraft Sundowner Price Guide

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

Is the Beechcraft C23 Sundowner a good training aircraft?
The Sundowner seats four with a 180-hp Lycoming O-360 and cruises at 120 knots. It is very forgiving to fly with excellent stall characteristics — ideal for training. Used prices of $30-55K make it affordable. The main criticism is sluggish performance compared to the Cessna 172 or Piper Cherokee. Parts are available through Beechcraft and aftermarket suppliers.
What are the common problems with the Beechcraft Sundowner?
The Sundowner is mechanically simple and reliable. Known issues: landing gear shimmy (common on Beechcraft nose gear), aging fuel bladders that need replacement every 10-15 years ($2-4K), and corrosion in the lower fuselage on coastal aircraft. The O-360 engine is bulletproof with 2,000-hr TBO. Annual inspections run $1,500-3,000 — no major surprises.

Beechcraft Sundowner Inventory by Country

United States33
Australia3
Canada2
Denmark1
Slovakia1

Beechcraft Sundowner Inventory by State

Florida6
California4
South Carolina4
Tennessee3
Texas3
Wisconsin2

Beechcraft Sundowner by Price

Under $100k18
Under $200k32
Under $300k32
Under $500k32

Recently Sold Beechcraft Sundowner

1976 Sundowner$89,500
1976 Sundowner$63,385
1962 Musketeer$11,500

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

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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