1978 BEECHCRAFT C23 SUNDOWNER
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Beechcraft SUNDOWNER C23 listings ($80,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft SUNDOWNER C23 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,995 hrs |
| Engine time | 1 SMOH |
Description
Nice Low Time Unit. File Photo Aircraft specification is subject to verification upon inspection and prior sale or withdrawal from market
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 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 ›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.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft SUNDOWNER C23 lands versus other Beechcraft SUNDOWNER C23 listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $82k of 6 comparable asking prices
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 | C23 SUNDOWNER |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,995 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine Horsepower | 180 HP |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
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