1961 Beechcraft Bonanza for sale

1961 Beechcraft Bonanza

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$103,500
Location ID
Total Time 4,156 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # N959Q
Cruise 165 kts (306 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin Equipped

Description

A Very Nice Bonanza that is New Garmin Equipped! Annual good till 11/26 Airframe: TTAF: 4156 Engines: IO-470N SMOH: 374 Excellent compressions all cylinders Props: SOH: 130

Engine

1 Engine, Piston

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

Price Comparison

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$103,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Bonanza

This 1961 Beechcraft Bonanza (N959Q) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,156 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 Bonanza aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $95,000 to $103,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $103,500.

The Bonanza cruises at 165 kts (306 km/h) with a range of 700 nm (1,296 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,500 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/hr in fuel alone.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,156 hours
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Bonanza — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
165 kts (306 km/h)
Range
700 nm (1,296 km)
Ceiling
18,500 ft (5,639 m)
Useful Load
1,100 lbs (499 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Bonanza

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N959Q.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

ID

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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 N959Q against the NTSB accident database.

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