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Beechcraft 60 Duke Model Guide

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Overview

The Beechcraft 60 Duke is a pressurized, turbocharged twin-engine piston aircraft built from 1968 to 1982. It seats four to six. It has a large nose baggage bay, a 30,000-foot maximum operating altitude and a fast cruise. It also has a reputation as a runway hog, cramped inside and very expensive.

  • Pressurized piston twin: four seats standard, fifth and sixth optional; nose bay holds up to 500 pounds.
  • Cruises 225 kts at 68% power at 25,000 ft; optional 232-gallon fuel gives 1,112 nm range.
  • Known as "the tank": a runway hog, cramped inside and very expensive to own.
  • Check wing bolt, outflow valve and turbocharger records; pressure vessel has a 15,000-hour life limit.

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Model Guide
Year
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2026
File size
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49 KB
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sprinkle.com

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Seats max
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6
Seats standard
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4
Engine power (hp)
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380
Max operating altitude (ft)
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30,000
Nose baggage capacity (lb)
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500
Optional fuel capacity (gal)
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232

Performance

Range (nm)
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1,112
Max speed (kt)
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246
Cruise speed (kt)
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225
Rate of climb (fpm)
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1,600
Takeoff ground run (ft)
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2,075
Single engine rate of climb (fpm)
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300
About this document
How fast and how far does the Beechcraft 60 Duke go?

The Beechcraft 60 Duke cruises at 225 kts at 68% power at 25,000 ft. Maximum speed is 246 kts. With the optional 232-gallon fuel system, range at that setting is 1,112 nm.

How many people and how much baggage can it take?

The Beechcraft 60 Duke has four seats as standard, with fifth and sixth seats optional. The nose compartment accommodates up to 500 pounds of cargo.

What are the downsides of owning a Beechcraft 60 Duke?

The Beechcraft 60 Duke is described as a runway hog, very cramped inside, and very expensive. The original engine TBO was only 800 hours, and the pressure vessel has a 15,000-hour life limit.

Is pilot training available for the Beechcraft 60 Duke?

Yes. SIMCOM offers a 5-day initial course with 20.0 hours of ground school and 10.0 hours in the simulator. Recurrent training requires a completed initial course or 100 hours in the model.

What is the Beechcraft 60 Duke Model Guide?

The Beechcraft 60 Duke Model Guide is a model guide for the Beechcraft 60 Duke, dated 2026.

What year was the Beechcraft 60 Duke Model Guide published?

The Beechcraft 60 Duke Model Guide — the Beechcraft 60 Duke model guide on file — is dated 2026.

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What it carries and how it performs

Four forward-facing seats are standard; fifth and sixth seats and club seating are optional. The nose bay is lighted and carpeted with a flat floor, and takes up to 500 pounds. Takeoff ground run is 2,075 ft at maximum weight. Climb is over 1,600 fpm on two engines and over 300 fpm on one.

Engines and pressurization

Power is two 380-hp Lycoming turbosupercharged engines; original recommended TBO was only 800 hours. Maximum pressure differential was 4.6 psi (now 4.7 psi), giving a 10,000-foot cabin at 24,800 ft. The pressure vessel was tested through 30,000 cycles and has a 15,000-hour life limit.

What to check before buying

Verify wing attachment hardware inspection and retirement dates, pressurization outflow safety valve status, and turbocharger part numbers. Fuel strainers need cleaning every 100 hours. The maintenance manual calls for opening the seven snap-type fuel drains daily. Fuel cells left unfilled for 10 days or more need a light oil coating.

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Safety notes

  • Wing bolts, washers and nuts: inspect within 5 calendar years of installation and retire before 15 calendar years (CASA AD/BEECH 60/42).
  • Severe icing (freezing rain or drizzle) can exceed the ice protection system; the AD requires flight manual wording and bars autopilot use when icing cues exist.
  • Some new or rebuilt turbochargers with under 50 hours may hold debris that can cause sudden loss of turbo function; check part numbers (Hartzell SB 040).

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Beechcraft 60 Duke Model Guide The Beechcraft 60 Duke is a pressurized, turbocharged twin-engine piston aircraft built from 1968 to 1982. It seats four to six. It has a large nose baggage bay, a 30,000-foot maximum operating altitude and a fast cruise. It also has a reputation as a runway hog, cramped inside and very expensive. • Pressurized piston twin: four seats standard, fifth and sixth optional; nose bay holds up to 500 pounds. • Cruises 225 kts at 68% power at 25,000 ft; optional 232-gallon fuel gives 1,112 nm range. • Known as "the tank": a runway hog, cramped inside and very expensive to own. • Check wing bolt, outflow valve and turbocharger records; pressure vessel has a 15,000-hour life limit. What it carries and how it performs Four forward-facing seats are standard; fifth and sixth seats and club seating are optional. The nose bay is lighted and carpeted with a flat floor, and takes up to 500 pounds. Takeoff ground run is 2,075 ft at maximum weight. Climb is over 1,600 fpm on two engines and over 300 fpm on one. Engines and pressurization Power is two 380-hp Lycoming turbosupercharged engines; original recommended TBO was only 800 hours. Maximum pressure differential was 4.6 psi (now 4.7 psi), giving a 10,000-foot cabin at 24,800 ft. The pressure vessel was tested through 30,000 cycles and has a 15,000-hour life limit. What to check before buying Verify wing attachment hardware inspection and retirement dates, pressurization outflow safety valve status, and turbocharger part numbers. Fuel strainers need cleaning every 100 hours. The maintenance manual calls for opening the seven snap-type fuel drains daily. Fuel cells left unfilled for 10 days or more need a light oil coating. Safety notes: • Wing bolts, washers and nuts: inspect within 5 calendar years of installation and retire before 15 calendar years (CASA AD/BEECH 60/42). • Severe icing (freezing rain or drizzle) can exceed the ice protection system; the AD requires flight manual wording and bars autopilot use when icing cues exist. • Some new or rebuilt turbochargers with under 50 hours may hold debris that can cause sudden loss of turbo function; check part numbers (Hartzell SB 040).

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