1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRPS Engineering PMA 450 audio panel Garmin GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM Garmin GTX 327 transponder Garmin GFC 500 autopilot Dual Garmin G5 displays DG/HSI
Description
1978 Beech A36 S/N E-1274, Airframe TT 3343, Engine TSMO 553, TSTop 137, Propeller TSOH 385. PS Engineering PMA 450 audio panel, Garmin GNS 530W, Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM, Garmin GTX 327 transponder, Garmin GFC 500 autopilot, dual Garmin G5 displays DG / HSI, ACK 406 ELT system, JPI EDM 700 engine monitor, GAMI fuel injectiors, complete logs.
Engine
Continental IO-520-BA14B, TSMO 553, TSTop 137 Propeller TSOH 385
Interior
Leather interior and windows 2008, excellent condition. Paint 2007, good condition.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$295,000
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Healdsburg, CA | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36
This 1978 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N52SB) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,343 hours on the airframe. There are currently 140 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 $295,000.
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 3,343 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 N52SB.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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