1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 for sale

1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$288,000
Location CA
Total Time 5,548 hrs
Engine SMOH 710 hrs
Seats 6
Engine Continental IO-550B
Cruise 169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type BE36
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

COMMS: Garmin GTN750 Garmin GNC255 NAVS: Garmin GTN750 Garmin GNC255 AUDIO PANEL: PS engineering 8000G TRANSPONDER: Garmin 345 ENCODER: ADSB in/out PFD: Dual Garmin G5’s INTERCOM: 6 place AUTO PILOT: Garmin GFC500 3 axis autopilot AIRCRAFT OPTIONS MODS STC’s SRS Aviation STC 1 piece instrument panel New Commant nav/GS antennas Airtex 345 ELT Great Lakes Aero Products side windows new Cygnet Aerospace Dual ‘V-up’ control yoke with trim. EXTERIOR White with red blue & gold trim. Grade 6. INTERIOR Brown vinyl/fabric. Grade 8.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE/VERIFICATION BY INSPECTION. ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE TRUE

BUT NOT WARRANTED. AIRCRAFT SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE/WITHDRAWAL/OTHER COMMITMENTS.

Description

AIRFRAME

TOTAL TIME: 5548

INSPECTION: Annual inspection 11/2024

ENGINE

710 SMOH Overhauled by RAM.

PROPELLER

TIME: 421 SPOH

AVIONICS

COMMS: Garmin GTN750, Garmin GNC255

NAVS: Garmin GTN750, Garmin GNC255

AUDIO PANEL: PS engineering 8000G

TRANSPONDER: Garmin 345

ENCODER: ADSB in/out

PFD: Dual Garmin G5’s

INTERCOM: 6 place

AUTO PILOT: Garmin GFC500 3 axis autopilot

AIRCRAFT OPTIONS, MODS, STC’s

SRS Aviation STC 1 piece instrument panel, New Commant nav/GS antennas, Airtex 345 ELT, Great Lakes Aero Products side windows, new Cygnet Aerospace Dual ‘V-up’ control yoke with trim.

EXTERIOR

White with red, blue & gold trim. Grade 6.

INTERIOR

Brown vinyl/fabric. Grade 8.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE/VERIFICATION BY INSPECTION. ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE TRUE, BUT NOT WARRANTED. AIRCRAFT SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE/WITHDRAWAL/OTHER COMMITMENTS.

Engine

710 SMOH Overhauled by RAM. PROPELLER TIME: 421 SPOH AVIONICS COMMS: Garmin GTN750, Garmin GNC255 NAVS: Garmin GTN750, Garmin GNC255 AUDIO PANEL: PS engineering 8000G TRANSPONDER: Garmin 345 ENCODER: ADSB in/out PFD: Dual Garmin G5’s INTERCOM: 6 place AUTO PILOT: Garmin GFC500 3 axis autopilot AIRCRAFT OPTIONS, MODS, STC’s SRS Aviation STC 1 piece instrument panel, New Commant nav/GS antennas, Airtex 345 ELT, Great Lakes Aero Products side windows, new Cygnet Aerospace Dual ‘V-up’ control yoke with trim. EXTERIOR White with red, blue & gold trim. Grade 6. INTERIOR Brown vinyl/fabric. Grade 8. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE/VERIFICATION BY INSPECTION. ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE TRUE, BUT NOT WARRANTED. AIRCRAFT SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE/WITHDRAWAL/OTHER COMMITMENTS.

Interior

Brown vinyl/fabric. Grade 8. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE/VERIFICATION BY INSPECTION. ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE TRUE, BUT NOT WARRANTED. AIRCRAFT SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE/WITHDRAWAL/OTHER COMMITMENTS.

Exterior

White with red, blue & gold trim. Grade 6. INTERIOR Brown vinyl/fabric. Grade 8. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE/VERIFICATION BY INSPECTION. ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE TRUE, BUT NOT WARRANTED. AIRCRAFT SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE/WITHDRAWAL/OTHER COMMITMENTS.

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

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$288,000

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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36

This 1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,548 hours on the airframe. There are currently 131 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 $288,000.

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 5,548 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,548 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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 719 more aircraft in CA →

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.

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