1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAVIONICS: Garmin 340 Audio Panel GTN 750 GPS/Nav/Comm GTN 650 GPS/Nav/Comm GTX 345 Transponder w/ADSB Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Aspen PFD 1000 PRO S-TEC 3100 DFCS (AP) w/FD/LVL Garmin 796 GPS FEATURES: Ram (Gami) IO-550B Engine Whirlwind System III Turbo Normalizing Larger Intercooler System Nose Bowl Mounted Inlet Scoop Gami Engine Cooling Baffles/Louvers TurboGAMIjectors Osborne Tip Tanks (40 Gal.) Total Fuel
114 Gal. Usable 6 Place Oxygen (TAT) EDM 700 Engine Analyzer Shadin Digital Fuel Flow Davtron MB800 Yoke Clock Gray Tint Windshield Steward Door Mod Rosen Visors Pitot Heat Inflatable Door Seal 406 Mhz ELT
Description
1978 Beechcraft A36 TN, Whirlwind III Turbo-Normalized IO-550, 420 SRAM Overhaul, 5400 TT, Garmin 650/750, G-5, Aspen, S-TEC 3100 Digital Flight Control System, Tip Tanks, 1546 Useful Load
Engine
ENGINE: 420 since major overhaul by Ram to new limits PROP: 15 since factory new MTV-9-D composite 3 bladed prop
Interior
Custom brown and tan leather interior, good condition
Exterior
White base/blue/gold, average condition
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southwind Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$355,000
|
Ft. Myers, FL | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36
This 1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N18496) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,400 hours on the airframe. There are currently 137 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $189,900 to $699,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $355,000.
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 5,400 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Bonanza A36 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N18496.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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