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Post subject: Re: FS: 1970 Beechcraft A60 Duke  Posted: 02 Apr 2025, 16:00 |
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Username Protected wrote: Also this A appears to have 230 gallons fuel capacity. Was that a conversion too? I thought 230 came along with the B model. My A60 had the factory wet tips added, which brought it up to the 232 gal fuel capacity. A lot of A60s have been modified with various B60 options over the years (for example, my A60 has a B60 pressurization system in it). As a recent-ish Duke owner, I'd be happy to discuss my ownership experience with anyone considering this airplane. I love mine.
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1970 Beechcraft A60 Duke Posted: 02 Apr 2025, 17:01 |
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Username Protected wrote: (for example, my A60 has a B60 pressurization system in it).
Is that the sometimes referenced red-controller unit?
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1970 Beechcraft A60 Duke Posted: 02 Apr 2025, 18:12 |
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Username Protected wrote: (for example, my A60 has a B60 pressurization system in it).
Is that the sometimes referenced red-controller unit?
The red controller is the original A60 unit, that's motorized. Looks like this A60 also has the newer pressurization system, evidenced by the non-red pressurization control.
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1970 Beechcraft A60 Duke Posted: 03 Apr 2025, 11:15 |
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What’s the latest on engine overhaul options for the Duke? Last I spoke with Firewall Forward they were not able to do them.
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1970 Beechcraft A60 Duke Posted: 03 Apr 2025, 12:06 |
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Can still be done - field overhauls - best to get the shop to get all the expected/recommended parts before start.
Currently have a spare engine under going overhaul.
Cylinders are to be nickel coated and according to a trusted engine shop they will never wear out.
Also there is a Duke being parted out that was totaled in a storm with 35 SMOH engines - props were never touched in the storm - if I did not have my two engines (100 SMOH) and the spare being overhauled I would purchase these two in a second.
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