1977 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 for sale

1977 Beechcraft Bonanza A36

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$450,000Overpriced
Location SC
Total Time 3,930 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # E-947
Reg # N144K
Engine Continental IO-550B
Cruise 169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type BE36
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

OCR Aviation is proud to present the nicest A36 on the market. No detail has been overlooked by the current owner. Call now for a showing. The aircraft is located in Long Beach, CA Airframe: Total Time: 3,930 Extended Baggage, New floor boards Landing gear overhauled December of 2022 Engines: CONTINENTAL IO550A10BN Time: 110 TBO: 2000 Tornado alley whirlwind 3, turbo normalized New fuel boost pump installed in 2024 Props: Hartzell Time: 110

Engine

CONTINENTAL IO550A10BN Time: 110 TBO: 2000 Tornado alley whirlwind 3, turbo normalized New fuel boost pump installed in 2024

Exterior

Excellent original paint 8/10

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
OCR Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
$450,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$450,000
OCR Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$457,860 *
GBP £340,044
OCR Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$465,924

* 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 Bonanza A36

This 1977 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N144K) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,930 hours on the airframe. There are currently 138 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $189,900 to $699,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $450,000.

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 3,930 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (SOSA CHARLES G)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,930 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,700 hrs)
Budget $218 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Bonanza A36 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
169 kts (313 km/h)
Max Speed
176 kts (326 km/h)
Range
720 nm (1,333 km)
Ceiling
18,500 ft (5,639 m)
Max Weight
3,650 lbs (1,656 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
74 gal (280 L)
Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH (55 L/h)
TBO
1,700 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Bonanza A36

Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH
~$94/hr
Variable Cost
$195/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$22,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 1,700 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Bonanza A36. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

SOSA CHARLES G

Registration Address

SANTA ANA, CA

Certificate Issued

2021-07-14

Airworthiness

1976-11-04

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

SC

Seller reported 307 more aircraft in SC →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in SC but FAA registration shows SANTA ANA, CA. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

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

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N144K.

Price History

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

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$379,000
Range: $319,000 — $450,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
+19%
Above Market

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