1980 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 for sale

1980 Beechcraft Bonanza A36

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$298,000Fair Price
Location Los Angeles, CA
Total Time 5,189 hrs
Engine SMOH 5 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 1701
Reg # N3668U
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Continental IO-550B
Cruise 169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type BE36
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Dual Garmin 430 WAAS NAV/COM/GPS Garmin GTX-330ES Transponder (ADS-B Out) JPI DEM710 Engine Monitor Garmin GMX 200 MFD RCA Color WeatherScout I Radar In-Op. WX-900 Stormscope King KI525A HSI

Description

Super clean 1980 A36 Bonanza with a freshly overhauled by Pacific Continental Engines (IO-550-B engine upgrade) and 3-blade prop (April 2023) with no damage history, complete logs, all in English, always based in the US, always hangared. Recently refurbished interior, JPI Digital Engine monitor and Dual Garmin 430's. Based in the Los Angeles, CA area at Whiteman Airport (45 minute drive from LAX). Aircraft logs can be founding the "Service Logs" section at the bottom of this ad.

Engine

IO-550-B engine with fresh Pacific Continental engine overhaul. This shop is very well known and respected in the Southwest.

Propeller

Overhauled 7/3/2022

Interior

Interior recently refurbished. Looks super nice.

Exterior

Stripped and repainted 12/20/1991 White, Blue and Burgundy. Great condition.

Inspection

Right wingtip assembly replaced 7/20/93. Last annual inspection at 5181.59 hours on 4/12/25. Last pitot-static check 8/4/2023.

Modifications / STCs

70 Amp Alternator

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Prime Aircraft
controller.com
$298,000
$325,500
Prime Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
$331,185 *
GBP £245,965
Prime Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
$337,018

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36

This 1980 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N3668U) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,189 hours on the airframe. There are currently 138 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 $298,000.

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 5,189 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,189 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,700 hrs)
Budget $218 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Bonanza A36 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
169 kts (313 km/h)
Max Speed
176 kts (326 km/h)
Range
720 nm (1,333 km)
Ceiling
18,500 ft (5,639 m)
Max Weight
3,650 lbs (1,656 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
74 gal (280 L)
Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH (55 L/h)
TBO
1,700 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Bonanza A36

Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH
~$94/hr
Variable Cost
$195/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$22,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 1,700 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Bonanza A36. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N3668U.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Los Angeles, CA

Seller reported 744 more aircraft in CA →

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.

We'll check N3668U against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$337,250
Range: $284,925 — $455,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-12%
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