1977 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Engine SMOH
- 935 hrs
- Prop SMOH
- 1805 hrs
Aircraft hangared at Francis S. Gabreski Field (KFOK) in Westhampton Beach, NY (1:20 minute drive from JFK International Airport) Always US-based Always hangared Same owner since 7/1985 and 490 hours total time Complete logbooks and high-resolution photo gallery available by email request Annual inspection due 3/2026 IFR certification due 6/2025 All FAA AD’s in compliance AD 95-04-03 complied with 4/2018 and next due at 4921.7 TT Cruise performance: Altitude: 8000 feet MP: WOT RPM: 2500 RPM FF: 14.7 gph Speed: 177 knots TAS The owner also reports a low altitude rich of peak cruise speed of 186 knots at 4500 feet and 20gph. This is a very fast and well-rigged A36! Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 3600 pounds Basic Empty Weight: 2479 pounds Useful Load: 1121 pounds Usable Fuel Capacity: 74 gallons Empty CG: 78.45 inches
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRCentury III autopilot (integrated with the Aspen EFD 1000 and IFD 540 and with electric trim and glideslope intercept capability)
Avidyne IFD 540 #1 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNC 215 #2 NAV/COM Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder Garmin FlightStream 210 (wireless Bluetooth gateway) Aspen angle of attack (AOA) indicator upgradeGarmin GDL 69 XM weather receiver (installed but not currently operating due to compatibility issues with IFD 540)
BFG WX 10A Stormscope PS Engineering PMA 450A audio panel JPI EDM 730 engine monitor (flush mounted) Aerospace Logic VA200k LCD volts/amps meter Shadin Digiflo-L fuel flow meter/totalizer Collins CDI/GS indicator Precision Aviation PAI 700 vertical card compass Secondary landing gear light indication system LED annunciator lights 6 headset jacksDescription
4776 TT, 935SMOH, 1843 SPOH, Aspen EFD 1000 Pro Max PFD, Century III autopilot, Avidyne IFD 540, Garmin GNC 215, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder, Garmin Flight Stream 210, Aspen AOA indicator, PS Engineering PMA 450A audio panel, JPI EDM 730 engine management system, D'Shannon baffles, GAMIjectors, single yoke and dual yoke, co-pilot brakes, LED taxi, position/strobe, and wingtip recognition lights).
Engine
935 SMOH – Continental IO-550-B (Powermaster Aircraft Engines 5/2012) 3/2025 compressions: 60/66/65/68/66/60
Propeller
1843 SPOH – McCauley 3A32C76 (Sensenich Propeller Service 5/2002)
Interior
Maroon and Tweed fabric interior Sheepskins (upholstered) on pilot and co-pilot seats New side panels 4/2001 New carpet 4/2001 SoundEx interior insulation Glove box Executive writing desk
Exterior
New paint by Ed’s Aircraft Refinishing 10/1999 White with Red and Heather Mist stripes
Inspection
ELT battery replaced 3/2024 New exhaust rotocoils on all 6 cylinders 4/2023 New Concorde RG35AXC battery 3/2023 New ELT battery 3/2023 Remove and reseal all main and nose landing gear struts 3/2022 New pilot and co-pilot upholstered sheepskins 12/2021 New LH tire and RH tire 7/2020 New nose tire 7/2020 New brake discs 7/2020 Overhaul alternator 12/2018 New URHB36S spark plugs 4/2018 500-hour magneto inspection/repair 4/2017 Overhaul electroluminescent panels 2016 New brake hoses 12/2013 Overhaul flap actuators 12/2013 Overhaul landing gear motor 8/2012 Engine overhaul by Powermaster Aircraft Engines 5/2012 6 new Superior Millennium cylinders 5/2012 New RAM camshaft 5/2012 New crankshaft 5/2012 New magnetos 5/2012 New fuel system 5/2012 New lifters 5/2012 Overhaul oil cooler 5/2012 Overhaul alternator 5/2012 Overhaul starter 5/2012 New D’Shannon exhaust headers 5/2012 New mufflers and tailpipes 5/2012 New engine hoses 5/2012 New engine mounts 5/2012 Dynamically balance propeller by Sensenich Propeller Service 5/2012 Overhaul propeller governor 5/2012 Replace LH elevator 8/2008 Repair LH aileron by SRS Aviation due to crack in lower skin 5/2002 5 year wing bolt inspection 5/2001 New D’Shannon speed slope windshield and cabin windows (co-pilot window has storm window upgrade) 8/1998 New RH fuel cell 12/1996 Repair RH wing aft spar web by installing doubler 9/1994 Spacecraft Machine Products upper rudder hinge bracket installed 1/1994 Replace RH outer gear door and RH strut assembly 4/1993 New electric fuel boost pump 4/1991 New fuel selector 4/1991
Modifications / STCs
• D’Shannon engine cooling baffles
• Titanium exhaust tubes
• GAMIjectors (customized tuned fuel injectors)
• Single yoke installed (dual yoke included with the sale)
• Co-pilot brakes
• Rapco standby air system
• G&D tinted window inserts
• LED position and strobe lights
• LED wingtip recognition lights
• LED taxi light
• Aveo Engineering Red Baron tail-mounted LED beacon with Knots2U fairing
• Rosen sun visors
• Lord shimmy dampener
• Eagle Fuel Cells fuel quick drains
• Mountain View Aviation Door Steward
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Neal Schwartz
controller.com
|
$279,000
|
Westhampton Beach, NY | Mar 14, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Latitude Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$287,109 *
GBP £210,827
|
Westhampton Beach, NY | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Latitude Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$288,873
|
Westhampton Beach, New York, Australia | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36
This 1977 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N36BN) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,776 hours on the airframe. There are currently 126 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $189,900 to $519,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $279,000.
The Bonanza A36 cruises at 169 kts (313 km/h) with a range of 720 nm (1,333 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14.5 GPH (55 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $80/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $195/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 4,776 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
SOLAR SYMMETRY INC
Registration Address
SOUTHOLD, NY
Certificate Issued
1985-07-29
Airworthiness
1977-05-02
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
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 database checked for N36BN.
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