Beechcraft Duke 60 Aircraft under $200,000
Under $200k for a piston twin is value-entry into multi-engine ownership — typically 1960s-70s Cessna 310, Aerostar, Apache/Aztec or early Baron 55. Engines on second or third overhaul cycles; pressurised variants in this band need pressure-vessel inspection on 50+ year airframes. Real ownership-cost concern: budget for both engines and mandate-upgrade investment.
7 used Beechcraft Duke 60 aircraft for sale under $200,000 · 5-seat · $120K – $200K · updated 4 hours ago
About the Beechcraft Duke 60
The Beechcraft Duke 60 is a pressurised, turbocharged piston twin built 1968-1982 — roughly 600 produced. It is one of the fastest and most striking piston twins ever made, with twin turbocharged Lycoming TIO-541 engines cruising it at around 240 knots. Pressurised cabin, swept vertical tail, distinctive nose — the Duke is unmistakable on the ramp. The trade-off: TIO-541 engines are among the most expensive piston twins to operate, and parts can be scarce.
Beechcraft Duke 60 Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Duke 60 is a 5-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 240 kt (444 km/h), a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km), and a useful load of 1,500 lbs (680 kg).
7 Beechcraft Duke 60 For Sale
There are currently 7 used Beechcraft Duke 60 for sale, ranging from $120,000 to $200,000, with a median asking price of $169,000.
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Beechcraft Duke 60 Price & Cost
How much does a Beechcraft Duke 60 cost? Used Duke 60 prices: $120K – $200K, average $162K (median $169K), across 7 priced of 7 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 Duke 60
Every Beechcraft Duke 60 faces a mandatory 1,400-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 1,400-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.
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Beechcraft Duke 60 Inventory by Country
| United States | 15 |
| Australia | 1 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
Beechcraft Duke 60 Inventory by State
| Texas | 4 |
| California | 3 |
Beechcraft Duke 60 by Price
| Under $200k | 6 |
| Under $300k | 11 |
| Under $500k | 14 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft Duke 60
| 1975 Duke 60 | $250,000 |
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Beechcraft Duke 60 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Duke 60. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database