1978 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A for sale

1978 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$340,000
Location Lake In The Hills, Illinois
Total Time 3,806 hrs
Engine SMOH 408 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # CE-765
Reg # N159GM
Engine Continental IO-550-B
Cruise 172 kts (319 km/h)
ICAO Type BE33
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
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

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)

Interior

Four Place Seating Gray leather Seats Matching Side walls Pilot Co-Pilot Sheepskin Covers Leather Rear Seats Arm Rest Interior Replaced in 2005

Exterior

Creamy White with Maroon and Silver Accents (2005)

Inspection

New Brakes and Tires (2025) New Door Seal (2025) Midwest based and Hangered Complete Logbooks Annual Due (09/2026) Pitot/Static due (11/2027) Transponder due (11/2027) Overhauled Engine Installed (2014) Sudden Engine Stop Due to Extension Cord, Hanager Rash, All repairs in the Logbooks (1998 & 1979) Off Airport Landing (1980) Hard Landing Bent Nose Fork (1979) Useful Load 1223 lbs Price Is Subject To Change. All A/C Subject To Prior Sale or Removal From Market. All Specifications and Claims Subject To Buyers Verification

Modifications / STCs

3,500 Lbs. Gross Weight Increase

Deshannon Engine Cooling Baffles

Back-Up Altenator

Tanis Engine Heater

E-Z Heat Oil Pan Heater

CiES Fuel Senders

Whelen Orion 360 LED Belly Beacon

Whelen 7108055 LED Top Beacon

Wilco Led Wing Tip Nav/Strobe/Recognition Kit

Rosen Sun Visors

BAS 4-Point Harnesses Front Seats

Bose LEMO 5-pin/Dual Headset Inputs - Front Seats

Cabin Door Steward

Kool Scoop Window Air Vent

Pilot Yoke Mounted AP-Disc / ElectricTrim / PTT / CWS

Dual Push to Talk

Recondition Light Controller

Dual Independent IFR Systems

Customized Checklist

Cowl and Vent Plugs, Bruces Aircraft Cover

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

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Source Price Action
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$340,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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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 71 Bonanza F33A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,900 to $565,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $340,000.

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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,806 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
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Beechcraft Bonanza F33A — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
5
Cruise Speed
172 kts (319 km/h)
Max Speed
182 kts (337 km/h)
Range
717 nm (1,328 km)
Ceiling
18,000 ft (5,486 m)
Max Weight
3,400 lbs (1,542 kg)
Useful Load
1,160 lbs (526 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Fuel Capacity
74 gal (280 L)
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Bonanza F33A

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr
Variable Cost
$160/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Bonanza F33A. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N159GM.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lake In The Hills, Illinois

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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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