1956 Beechcraft Twin Bonanza for sale

1956 Beechcraft Twin Bonanza

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$259,000Overpriced
Location Rockford, IL
Total Time 7,996 hrs
Engine SMOH 735 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # DH-4
Reg # N4948B
Engine �Lycoming GO-480-C206
Cruise 175 kts (324 km/h)
ICAO Type BE50
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin GNS 530 WAAS with GI-106A STEC ST-901 GPSS Roll Steering King KLN-90B GPS #2 King DME System King KN-74R RNAV System Dual Independent Glideslopes (KN-93) Dual AK-350 Encoders Dual Transponders King KY-76A and Regency RT-505 STEC 60-2 Autopilot System (Coupled) King/McCoy MAC 1700 Nav/Comm #2 King KMA-20 Audio Panel WX-10A Stormscope AMS-2000 Altitude Alerter Electronics International Fuel Flow Computers Electronics International VA-1A-120 Volt/Amp Gauges DRE-446 6 Place Intercom Davtron DMB-800 Yoke Clock/Timer

Description

Oshkosh Award Winner! 735/94 Hours SMOH, Fresh Prop Overhauls, Nice Avionics Package and Upgraded Interior and Amenities! Spare Engine and Props Included!

Engine

Lycoming GO480-D2, 295 H.P. Left: 735 hours SMOH (3182 TT)

Propeller

McCauley Black Mac 3AF32C524/90UMB-0 Left: 9 Hours SPOH (362 TT) Right: 9 Hours SPOH (17 TT)

Interior

6 Place Executive Cabin, Fore and Aft Seating Port Side, Stowable Card Table, Drink Shelf, Sheepskin seat covers

Exterior

Imron Custom 3 Color Paint Scheme

Inspection

Annual Inspection Completed May 2025 ELT next due, February 2027 Previously Same owner since 1992 Oshkosh Antique Classic Category Winner in 1994

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Courtesy Aircraft Sales - Darcy Stults
trade-a-plane.com
$259,000
Courtesy Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$259,000
Courtesy Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
$263,524 *
GBP £195,714
Courtesy Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
$268,165

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Twin Bonanza

This 1956 Beechcraft Twin Bonanza (N4948B) is a 5-seat multi engine piston with 7,996 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 Twin Bonanza aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $84,900 to $259,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $259,000.

The Twin Bonanza cruises at 175 kts (324 km/h) with a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 7,996 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Twin Bonanza — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
5
Cruise Speed
175 kts (324 km/h)
Range
1,000 nm (1,852 km)
Useful Load
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Horsepower
260 HP
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N4948B.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Rockford, IL

Seller reported 176 more aircraft in IL →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N4948B against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$252,000
Range: $248,500 — $255,500
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
+3%
Fair Price

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