Beechcraft Sundowner Aircraft under $500,000
Under $500k for a piston single is the high-end price band — typically modern composite singles (Cirrus SR22/SR22T from mid-2000s+), late-model Bonanza or Mooney with full glass, low-time airframes with current engine status and full mandate compliance. Highest acquisition cost in piston class but lowest pre-buy discovery risk.
17 used Beechcraft Sundowner aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 6-seat · $39K – $145K · updated 1 hour 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).
17 Beechcraft Sundowner For Sale
Browse all 17 listings →There are currently 17 used Beechcraft Sundowner for sale, ranging from $39,454 to $145,000, with a median asking price of $99,950.
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Browse all Beechcraft models →Beechcraft Sundowner Price & Cost
How much does a Beechcraft Sundowner cost? Used Sundowner prices: $39K – $145K, average $97K (median $99K), across 17 priced of 17 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 |
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