1956 Beechcraft Twin Bonanza for sale

1956 Beechcraft Twin Bonanza

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$84,900
Location Novato, CA
Total Time 8,613 hrs
Engine SMOH 748 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # LH-163
Reg # N1026B
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

Dual ICom IC A220 Coms Narco AT 150 TSO Transponder Air Pathways AP360 Intercom JPI EDM 760 Engine Analyzer uAvionics ADS-B tailbeacon

Description

Price Reduced! If a classic, big, brawny, powerful, roomy, impressive, easy to fly plane with convenient entry interests you, we've got one. Shows very well inside and out. Airframe: Total Time: 8,613 Engines: LYCOMING GSO-480-B1B6 Time: 748/431 SFRM TBO: 1400/1400 Props: Hartzell Time: 1247/1247

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

Propeller

Right and Left Model HC-93Z20-2C1

Interior

Installed 1995: All new glass including windshield, new wood flooring, weather stripping. Installed 1996: All new upholstery - vinyls, fabric & carpet

Inspection

Annual due: 6/1/2025. Transponder due: 8/1/2027. NOTE: These specifications are presented as introductory information only. They do not constitute representations or warranties of any kind. Accordingly, you should rely on your own inspection of this aircraft to verify correctness. The aircraft is subject to prior sale, and/or removal from the market.

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
T.J Neff Aircraft Sales
aircraftdealer.com
$84,900
Price Reduced
globalplanesearch.com
$84,900
Tj Neff Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$84,900
Tj Neff Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$86,678 *
GBP £64,155
Tj Neff Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$87,904

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

Estimate Monthly Payment

Beechcraft Twin Bonanza loan calculator

AeroGurus

AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Twin Bonanza

This 1956 Beechcraft Twin Bonanza (N1026B) is a 5-seat multi engine piston with 8,613 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 below the market average at $84,900.

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. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 28 GPH (106 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $174/hr in fuel alone. With 8,613 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 8,613 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $420 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)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
6,300 lbs (2,858 kg)
Useful Load
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Horsepower
260 HP
Fuel Burn
28 GPH (106 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Twin Bonanza

Fuel Burn
28.0 GPH
~$182/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Twin Bonanza. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N1026B.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Novato, CA

Seller reported 846 more aircraft in California →

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 N1026B against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

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

Similar Aircraft for Sale

$2,899,500 ↓ -$350K
For Sale
Total Time 1,360
Reg# VT-YSF
Location Guilford, CT
Multiple sources
$245,000
For Sale
Total Time 6,114
Reg# N9663R US
Location Crescent City, FL
$259,000
For Sale
Total Time 7,996
Reg# N4948B US
Location Rockford, IL
Multiple sources
$250,000
For Sale
Total Time 5,120
Reg# N3682B US

Explore More

Prices and listings updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data
Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision. Actual transaction prices may differ from asking prices.