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1974 BEECHCRAFT B60 DUKE
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Beechcraft B60 DUKE listings ($154,616), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
- Airframe time +1,260 hr vs comps -2.5%
- Engine time -179 hr vs comps +2.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (27% of comps) +10.1%
- Autopilot (55% of comps) +1.4%
- ADS-B (73% of comps) +0.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft B60 DUKE |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,740 hrs |
| Engine time | 824 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | ASPEN EFD1000 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Century IV |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TAS 100 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description ONLINE AUCTION - N889JB. Take to the skies in this 1974 Beechcraft Duke, a high-performance twin-engine aircraft offering impressive capability and a well-equipped IFR platform. With 4,740 hours total time, 824 hours SMOH on the left engine, and just 102 hours SMOH on the right engine, this Duke features a generous 2,047 lb useful load, de-ice boots, and an IFR-certified configuration. The avionics suite includes dual Aspen EFD1000 displays, Garmin GNS 530W, Garmin GNS 430, and a Century IV autopilot with yaw damper. A compelling opportunity for pilots seeking the performance, comfort, and capability of the iconic Beechcraft Duke. Please visit AircraftBidder.com for more information. Bullet Points: Garmin 530W/430W Aspen EFD 1000 PFD/MFD 2047 lbs Useful Load SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE OR REMOVAL FROM AUCTION Airframe: 4740 Total Time Annual Due March 2027 IFR Cert Due September 2027 ELT Battery Due July 2027 2047 lbs Useful Load 202 gal. Useable Fuel
Modifications
Engines: LH Engine: Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4 Engine 824 SMOH Overhaul Performed June 2009 by Poplar Grove Airmotive Engine Installed on N889JB August 2018 with 298 SMOH Compressions as of March 2026: 70, 75, 74, 76, 74, 74 Tanis TAS 100 Preheater RH Engine: Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4 Engine 102 SMOH Overhaul Performed October 2024 by Midwest Aircraft Services at 4638 Total Time Top Overhaul Performed May 2026 at 4717 Total Time Tanis TAS 100 Preheater Props: LH Prop: Hartzell 3-Blade Propeller 1979 SPOH Overhaul Performed June 1994 De-Ice Heater De-Ice Boot RH Prop: Hartzell 3-Blade Propeller 1000 SPOH Overhaul Performed October 2007 by DB Aerotech Services at 3740 Total Time De-Ice Heater De-Ice Boot
Avionics
Avionics: Dual Aspen EFD 1000 PFD/MFD Garmin 530W GPS/Nav/Com Garmin 430W GPS/Nav/Com Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Century IV Autopilot w/ Yaw Damper Bendix KMA 24 Audio Panel Bendix ART 2000 Radar Transceiver Bendix IN182A Color Radar Trig Backup Transponder Electronics International Digital TIT Gauge Additional Features: Air-Conditioning De-Ice Boots De-Ice Heated Windshield Vortex Generators Window Curtains Executive Writing Table Stratus USB Port Pioneer AM/FM Radio Engine Covers Canopy Cover Spare Generator/Magneto/Beacon Light
Recommended avionics upgrades
The GTN 750Xi is the upgrade from the GNS 530 — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft B60 DUKE lands versus other Beechcraft B60 DUKE listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $155k of 11 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
99th pct4,740 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 13 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
33rd pct824 hours since major overhaul · 33rd percentile of 12 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
20th pct102 hours since major overhaul · 20th percentile of 10 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft B60 Duke
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft B60 Duke (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,010 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 233 kts · 268 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 2006.0 / 1318.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The B60 Duke seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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