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1976 BEECHCRAFT B60 DUKE
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Beechcraft B60 DUKE listings ($149,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time -885 hr vs comps +1.8%
- Garmin GTN 750 (27% of comps) +14.5%
- No Autopilot (55% of comps have one) -1.6%
- ADS-B (64% of comps) +0.9%
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 | 2,600 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,120 SOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
Description
Beechcraft B60 Duke in magnificent condition always hangered and meticulously maintained by the Aviation Centre Tyabb. Aircraft total time in service only 2600 hours. Huge spare parts package. Three engines two with approx 500 hrs to run One with 1450 hrs to run but requires bulk strip and inspection. Three props all with good hours to run. Heaps more parts - too many to list. For any questions or enquiries, please feel free to reach out! --- The Beech Duke is a great owner flown airplane with good speed (230 - 240 mph @ 21,000) and most are fully certified for flight into known icing conditions. It is as stable as a rock on instruments with adequate knee room for passengers in the cabin. The nose baggage compartment is more than ample. Some things the Duke is not: It is not a short field airplane without excessive use of brakes. 4000' is most comfortable. However, comparison with other light twins shows the same: Beech Duke: - Takeoff SL over 50' = 2626 - Takeoff 5000' over 50' = 3750 - A/S SL = 3500 - A/S 5000' = 4300 Cessna 414: - Takeoff SL over 50' = 2595 - Takeoff 5000' over 50' = 3780 - A/S SL = 4255 - A/S 5000' = 5430 Cessna 421: - Takeoff SL over 50' = 2335 - Takeoff 5000' over 50' = 3740 - A/S SL = 3630 - A/S 5000' = 5000 NOTE: Duke is on a par with other light twins on takeoff over a 50' obstacle and better in accelerate - stop distances. It is not a six passenger aircraft with full fuel (202 or 232 gallons) but neither are its competitors. See comparisons. Beech Duke: - Max Weight (Lbs) = 6819 - Useful Loads (Lbs) = 2098 - Cruise 65% 20,000' Kts = 212 - GPH = 36.6 - Range Seats Full = 591 - Useful Load Tanks Full = 706 Cessna 340: - Max Weight (Lbs) = 6025 - Useful Loads (Lbs) = 1614 - Cruise 65% 20,000' Kts = 206 - GPH = 30.0 - Range Seats Full = 535 - Useful Load Tanks Full = 396 Cessna 414: - Max Weight (Lbs) = 6785 - Useful Loads (Lbs) = 1615 - Cruise 65% 20,000' Kts = 200 - GPH = 30.0 - Range Seats Full = 252 - Useful Load Tanks Full = 379 Cessna 421: - Max Weight (Lbs) = 7500 - Useful Loads (Lbs) = 2002 - Cruise 65% 20,000' Kts = 218 - GPH = 38.2 - Range Seats Full = 526 - Useful Load Tanks Full = 430 Piper Mojave: - Max Weight (Lbs) = 7245 - Useful Loads (Lbs) = 1647 - Cruise 65% 20,000' Kts = 184 - GPH = 31.0 - Range Seats Full = 663 - Useful Load Tanks Full = 219 Duke has the highest useful load of any plane listed. Duke will carry more cabin load with full fuel. 78% more than 414: 16% more than 421 and 222% more than Mojave.
Modifications
1x as new Heated pilots windscreen Pressurised cabin
Avionics
Garmin GTN 750 GPS / Nav / Com #1 Bendix King KX 155 Nav / Com #2 Garmin GTX 345 ADSB Transponder with traffic Century A/P with flight director Weather Radar
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
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
64th pct$153k · 64th percentile of 11 listings
Airframe time
22nd pct2,600 hours total (TTAF) · 22nd percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
67th pct1,120 hours since overhaul · 67th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
38th pct150 hours since overhaul · 38th percentile of 8 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | B60 DUKE |
| Serial Number | P-395 |
| Registration # | VH-BKN |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,600 |
|---|---|
| Winglets | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-541-E1A4 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,120 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 480 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-541-E1A4 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 150 SOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1450 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 30 SNEW |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Time | 30 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GTN 750 GPS / Nav / Com #1 Bendix King KX 155 Nav / Com #2 Garmin GTX 345 ADSB Transponder with traffic Century A/P with flight director Weather Radar |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | 1x as new Heated pilots windscreen Pressurised cabin |
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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