1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
For sale is a beautiful 1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 that is in immaculate condition. Located in Michigan, this plane is priced to be sold today! It’s been upgraded and updated to check every pilot’s wish list including: – D’Shannon Tip tanks (increasing fuel cap. to 114 gallons and useful load increase to 1,447lbs) – Speed Brakes – 4814 AFTT – 746.9TT on engine (continental io 550B) (April 2015) – Air conditioning – JPI 800 engine monitor – Garmin GTN 750 – Garmin GTX 345 – Garmin GTX 225 com – PS Engineering Audio panel with 3D sound and 2 BT inputs – Bose 6pin headphone jacks – Newer leather interior (2014) – New Paint job (2017) – Led landing/nav lights – Upgraded Continental IO- 550 engine – Century IV autopilot – 13.3gph @ 155 TAS – 18.0gpa @ 175 TAS Call or Text Jimmy at or
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TJ Helicopters
tjhelicopters.com
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$325,000
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— | Apr 08, 2026 | 101 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36
This 1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 is a 6-seat single engine piston . There are currently 160 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $161,249 to $699,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $325,000.
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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $90/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.
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
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Location not available
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.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $265,000–$349,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
