1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRSPECIFICATIONS 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.
Inspection
Annual inspection 11/2024.
Modifications / STCs
• 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.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Five by Five Aviation
globalair.com
|
$288,000
|
CA | Apr 09, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
|
Five by Five Aviation
globalair.com
|
$288,000
|
CA | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
|
The Bonanza and Baron Connection
trade-a-plane.com
|
$288,000
|
Oakland, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
|
Five by Five Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
|
$260,000
|
Greenville, SC | Jun 14, 2026 | 33 days | Active | |
|
Five by Five Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
|
$288,000
|
SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
John Love
avpay.aero
|
$288,000
|
CA, California | Mar 21, 2026 | 118 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
|
$260,000
|
MD | Jun 15, 2026 | 32 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
|
$288,000
|
Md, MD | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
|
Five by Five Aviation
controller.com
|
$288,000
|
Oakland, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
Five by Five Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$294,032 *
GBP £217,628
|
Oakland, CA | Apr 03, 2026 | 105 days | Active | |
|
Five by Five Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$298,191
|
Oakland, CA | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36
This 1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N23682) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,550 hours on the airframe. There are currently 160 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $162,129 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 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. With 5,550 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Bonanza A36 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
NEXT CENTURY AVIATION OREGON LLC
Registration Address
SAUSALITO, CA
Certificate Issued
2021-09-30
Airworthiness
1978-01-09
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
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 database checked for N23682.
Price History
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.
