1980 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
5863 TT, 265 SMOH IO-520-BB, 123 SNEW 2-blade McCauley propeller, Garmin GFC 500 autopilot, dual Garmin GI 275's, Garmin GTN 750, Garmin GTX 33ES, Garmin GMA 342, Insight G3 engine monitor, 406mhz ELT, TKS de-ice system (currently inoperative and being sold "as is"), dual yoke, LED landing and taxi light, LED wingtip position lights, LED beacon..............................
Engine
265 SMOH – Continental IO-520-BB (Aerotec Engines 7/2022) 6/2025 compressions were 73/73/76/74/76/72
Propeller
123 SNEW – McCauley 2A37C223-C (Factory new 8/2023)
Interior
Interior: New leather interior by Legends Aircraft Interiors 5/2002 New carpet 12/2023 Glove box
Exterior
New paint by Legends Aircraft Interiors 5/2002 Matterhorn White with Black, Gun Grey, and Coronet Gold stripes
Inspection
Miscellaneous Maintenance: New engine hoses 5/2024 New brake hoses 5/2024 Overhaul landing gear motor 5/2024 New Concorde RG24-16 battery 6/2023 Overhaul alternator 7/2022 Overhaul propeller governor 7/2022 Overhaul starter 7/2022 New engine mounts 7/2022 New LH and RH mufflers 7/2022 New LH and RH brake discs and linings 7/2022 Replace flap motor 6/2019 New LH and RH tires 4/2018 New Lord shimmy dampener 1/2018 New TKS filter 6/2017 New nose tire 11/2016 New LH and RH exhaust stacks 4/2016 Overhaul starter adapter 8/2013 Doubler (Beechcraft PN 36-004-5S) installed due to crack in spar web carry-through structure 6/2012 New RH fuel cell 6/2012 New wing bolts 1/2011 New LH fuel cell 1/2005 New propeller cable 6/2002 New throttle cable 6/2002 Repair lower fuselage skin damage and replace tail tie down hook (for unknown reason) 1/2002 New windshield 6/1990
Modifications / STCs
• CAV Aerospace TKS inadvertent de-ice system (original “mesh style” system) – currently inoperative but can be repaired by buyer post-closing
• GAMI #6 engine cooling baffle kit
• GAMIjectors (customized tuned fuel injectors)
• Dual yoke
• LED landing light
• LED taxi light
• Wingtip LED position/nav lights
• Whelen LED tail beacon
• Cleveland W&B
• Brackett air filter
• Lord shimmy dampener
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Latitude Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$330,288
$319,000
|
Portland, Oregon, Australia | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Latitude Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$324,573 *
GBP £241,054
|
Portland, OR | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36
This 1980 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N523AM) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,863 hours on the airframe. There are currently 128 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 $330,288.
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 5,863 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N523AM.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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