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1978 BEECHCRAFT B60 DUKE SOLD
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Beechcraft B60 DUKE listings ($149,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +449 hr vs comps -0.9%
- Autopilot (55% of comps) +1.4%
- 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 | 3,934 hrs |
| Engine time | 834 SMOH |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description ***PRICE LOWERED*** Sheridan Pilots 307 is happy to help current owner find new home for N17TK! She is an original B60 with low airframe, engine and propeller time fairly priced to sell AS-IS in current market! The twin-engine, pressurized six-seat Duke was built to bridge the performance gap between un-pressurized Baron's and entry-level turbo-prop King Air's. Powered by turbocharged Lycoming TIO-541 piston engines producing 380 hp each, operators can expect cruise speeds of 210-230 kts, 1,000 nm range while comfortably cruising in the mid-20's (Service ceiling up to 30,000 feet). Fuel consumption is typically 40-45 gallons per hour. the B60 models were the final iteration featuring revised interior arrangement, increased engine cooling and upgraded turbocharger systems. N17TK has been well taken care of by current owner for past 30 years as personal aircraft and currently airworthy. With original panel, she is simply a dependable VFR complex aircraft for cross country travel. Logs are complete in digital and physical format. Independent local Part 145 Repair Station available for pre-buy inspection. Annual coming due in October 2026. Please inquire on N17TK today! Acquired 1995, 2nd owner Always hangared in dry climate No liens No damage history No corrosion Rosen Visors Pitot-tube cover This is a high performance fast IFR capable aircraft "Mini King-Air" that has fit owner's regional missions for decades. Made the hard decision to stop flying and find a new home for her. Motivated seller, upcoming annual perfect opportunity for pre-buy inspection. Complete physical aircraft logs, digital logs available. Inquire on N17TK today! Airframe Total Time (AFTT): 3,934 hrs Annual Inspection due: October 2026 2-New Gill Sealed Batteries Wing-Bolts replaced (Have 2nd set worth $5,000.00 due every 5 years) 232 gallon long range tanks 30,000' service ceiling (Non-ARVSM) Useful load: 1,928 lbs Max gross: 6,775 lbs
Modifications
Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4 380hp Turbo-Charged engines Last compressions during Annual October 2025: Engine 1: 834 SMOH (9/2000) #1-79/80, #2-79/80. #3-79/80, #4-79/80, #5-78/80, #6-78/80 Engine 2: 362 SMOH (5/2007) #1-68/80, #2-68/80. #3-68/80, #4-68/80, #5-69/80, #6-68/80 Hartzell HC-F3YR-2UF Propellers: 326 SPOH (Both 12/2008) Polished spinners Heated propellers Built in Oxygen system Flight into known icing approved (FIKI) Wing, horizontal and vertical stabliizer de-ice boots Heated Pilot windshield
Avionics
Transponder: Appareo Stratus ADSB Out Radios: Collins Microline Avionics Comm: (2) VHF-251 NAV: (2) VIR-351 DME: IND-450 Radar: King KWX58 Color Weather Autopilot: King Century 4 Yaw Damper & Electric Trim (4" Instruments)
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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
45th pct$150k · 45th percentile of 11 listings
Airframe time
89th pct3,934 hours total (TTAF) · 89th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
33rd pct834 hours since major overhaul · 33rd percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
50th pct362 hours since major overhaul · 50th 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.
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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