1978 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Aspen EFD 1000 Pro Max PFD with Synthetic vision Aspen ASP4A ALT Pre-select System Garmin GMA 35C Remote Audio Panel Garmin GTN 750XI GPS/NAV/ COMM/MFD Garmin GNX 375 GPS/ADS-B Transponder Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COMM Garmin G5 Attitude/Altimeter/Airspeed Indicator Garmin Talk-to-Control Buttons JPI EDM-930 Engine Monitor King KFC-200 Autopilot with Altitude Select
Description
AKC Aviation proudly presents N159GM, an Exceptional 1978 Beechcraft F33A Bonanza. This aircraft features a powerful 300 HP lower time engine and an exceptional avionics package. It includes an Aspen PDF with Synthetic Vision, Garmin 750XI, Garmin 375, JPI EDM-930 engine monitor and an Auto-Pilot with Altitude Select. N159GM has been extremely well maintained, and all documentation is meticulously recorded. Don't miss the opportunity to own this remarkable aircraft.
Engine
Engine Continental IO-550-B-RA S/N 121046-6-B 408 Hours Since Major Overhaul by Ram Aircraft (05/2014) Propeller McCauley Propeller Model 3A32C406-6/G-82NDB-2 S/N 900625 408 Since Propeller Overhaul By East Coast Propeller Services, Inc. (05/2014)
Propeller
3806 Total Time Aircraft Serial CE-765
Interior
Interior Four Place Seating Gray leather Seats Matching Side walls Pilot Co-Pilot Sheepskin Covers Leather Rear Seats Arm Rests Interior Replaced in 2005 Exterior Creamy White with Maroon and Silver Accents (2005)
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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AKC Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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Kenosha, WI | Jun 21, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
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About This Beechcraft Bonanza F33A
This 1978 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A (N159GM) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 3,806 hours on the airframe. There are currently 61 Bonanza F33A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $145,000 to $565,000.
The Bonanza F33A cruises at 172 kts (319 km/h) with a range of 717 nm (1,328 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $77/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $160/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 3,806 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 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 F33A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N159GM.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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