1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
FOR SALE Fair Price

1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36

Single Engine Piston

$325,000
Location Cedar Park, TX
Total Time 4,493 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,539 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # E-1404
Reg # N2048V
Cruise 169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type BE36

Equipment & Features

Glass cockpit Autopilot
Seats
6
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Interior

with Garmin Glass Panel

Exterior

and Interior with Garmin Glass Panel

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36

This 1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N2048V) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,493 hours on the airframe. There are currently 125 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $189,900 to $519,000. This aircraft is priced above 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 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 4,493 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: 4,493 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

FAA registration data pending for N2048V.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Cedar Park, TX

Seller reported 763 more aircraft in TX →

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.

We'll check N2048V against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$337,250
Range: $284,975 — $442,250
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-4%
Fair Price

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