1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHG3X Touch PFD/MFD Garmin GTN750xi W/ Integrated Audio Panel Garmin G5 Standby GFC500 AutoPilot W/ Trim Yaw JPI EDM 900 Primary Engine Monitor BFG StormScope Artex ELT-200
Description
This clean and ready-to-go 1978 A36 Bonanza offers incredible utility and affordability for its ability. With 460 hours on a continental IO-550 and an incredibly capable panel this Bonanza Is ready to go everywhere and see it all !
Engine
Continental IO-550 Superior Cylinders GAMI fuel injectors GAMI Baffle Kit Lord Engine Mounts (2020)
Interior
Cockpit has modern gray and matching sheepskin seats, Rear has Club seating configuration with Modern grey base and quilted black leather accents. (Currently set up in 3 seat configuration but a matching fourth rear seat will be included in the sale.)
Exterior
Sharp pearl white base with blue and silver accents. Classic Beechcraft tail design. Completed in 2024 Interior: Cockpit has modern gray and matching sheepskin seats, Rear has Club seating configuration with Modern grey base and quilted black leather accents. (Currently set up in 3 seat configuration but a matching fourth rear seat will be included in the sale.)
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$395,000
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Mount Pleasant, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36
This 1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N51MA) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,064 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 above the market average at $395,000.
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 5,064 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 N51MA.
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 safety data coming soon.
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