1978 BEECHCRAFT B60 DUKE
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%
- Engine time +2,646 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Autopilot (55% of comps) +1.4%
- No ADS-B (64% of comps have one) -1.7%
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 | 3,450 hrs |
| Engine time | 3,606 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNS430, Garmin GNS530 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | KFC-250 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR-87 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
MAKE THE SELLER AN OFFER! Built to the quality standards of a King Air, the Duke B60 is powered by Lycoming TIO-541-E1CA engines. The aircraft has retractable tricycle landing gear and its 6-seater cabin is pressurised for high altitude comfort. The Duke B60 is fast, comfortable, quiet, and extremely stable. It performs better than other aircraft in its class. No Known Damage History All Logs Consecutive and Current No Air Conditioning No Oxygen No Windshield and Propeller De-ice
Modifications
De-ice Boots on Wings Cleveland Brakes Long Range Fuel 232 Gallons BLR Winglets Lightweight Skytec Starters Janitrol Heater Shadin Fuel Flow Strakes and Vortex Generator Kit Hobbs Meter Concorde Batteries Protective Cover Radio and CD Player Rosen Sun Visor David Clark Headset First Aid Kit Cabin Fire Extinguisher
Avionics
Garmin GNS-430 Nav/Com/GPS Garmin GNS-530 Nav/Com/GPS Garmin Audio Panel JPI-760 Engine Monitor – Digital Dual Engine Monitor (EGT/CHT/TIT) WX-500 Stormscope Terrain Avoidance Marker Beacon and Intercom – 6 Place Recognition Lights / Strobes / Beacon / De-ice Yaw Damper Bendix Radar Colour Airborne Weather Radar Bendix King KRA – 10 Radar Altimeter King KFC-250 Flight Director Autopilot (Coupled) King KI-229 RMI King KN-65 DME King Transponder King KR-87 ADF King HSI
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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 $150k of 11 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
33rd pct3,450 hours total (TTAF) · 33rd percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
99th pct3,606 hours since new · 99th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
99th pct2,957 hours since new · 99th 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | B60 DUKE |
| Serial Number | P485 |
| Registration # | ZS-KHA |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,450 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 3,606 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 2,957 SNEW |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-F3YR-2UF |
| Prop 1 Time | 9 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-F3YR-2UF |
| Prop 2 Time | 9 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNS-430 Nav/Com/GPS Garmin GNS-530 Nav/Com/GPS Garmin Audio Panel JPI-760 Engine Monitor – Digital Dual Engine Monitor (EGT/CHT/TIT) WX-500 Stormscope Terrain Avoidance Marker Beacon and Intercom – 6 Place Recognition Lights / Strobes / Beacon / De-ice Yaw Damper Bendix Radar Colour Airborne Weather Radar Bendix King KRA – 10 Radar Altimeter King KFC-250 Flight Director Autopilot (Coupled) King KI-229 RMI King KN-65 DME King Transponder King KR-87 ADF King HSI |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | De-ice Boots on Wings Cleveland Brakes Long Range Fuel 232 Gallons BLR Winglets Lightweight Skytec Starters Janitrol Heater Shadin Fuel Flow Strakes and Vortex Generator Kit Hobbs Meter Concorde Batteries Protective Cover Radio and CD Player Rosen Sun Visor David Clark Headset First Aid Kit Cabin Fire Extinguisher |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
|---|
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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