1980 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A for sale

1980 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$419,000
Location Burlington, Washington
Total Time 4,290 hrs
Engine SMOH 36 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # CE-914
Reg # N181AC
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
Garmin G500 PFD/MFD with Synthetic Vision Dual Garmin GTN 750 WAAS GPS nav/comms (displays traffic and uplink graphical weather) S-Tec 55X autopilot with electric auto trim GPSS altitude preselect (integrates with G500 PFD) Garmin Push to Command (PTC) voice system JPI EDM 930 engine monitor with digital main and tip tank fuel quantity Garmin GMA 35 remote digital audio panel Garmin GTX 33ES transponder Garmin Flight Stream 210 Bluetooth gateway Garmin GDL 88 UAT ADS-B transceiver Midcontinent MD302 SAM Standby Attitude Module Iridium connectivity for text and telephone calls LEMO headset plugs for pilot & co-pilot dual-plug GA headset jacks for all 4 seats Cygnet digital yoke chronometer Fully electric instrument panel (pneumatic system removed)

Description

Absolutely spectacular 1980 F33A Bonanza! 4290 TT, 36 SMOH IO-550-B with Tornado Alley Whirlwind II TN system, 36 SPOH, FTA Air Conditioning, TKS ice protection system, D'Shannon tip tanks, speed brakes, built-in oxygen, Garmin G500 PFD/MFD, STEC 55X autopilot, dual Garmin GTN 750's, JPI EDM 930 engine management system, Garmin GMA 35 audio panel, Garmin GTX 33ES transponder, Garmin Flight Stream 210, Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B transceiver, MD 302 SAM, B&C standby alternator, 406mhz ELT, LED lights, and much more..................

Engine

36 SMOH – Continental IO-550-B-AP (Tim’s Aircraft Engines Inc. 1/2021) Continental IO-550-B-AP (AvPower) STC Tornado Alley Turbo “Whirlwind System II” Turbonormalizing system TurboGAMIjector fuel injector nozzles 300 horsepower 1700-hour TBO 2/2026 Annual Inspection Compressions 75, 73, 74, 73, 75, 77 Tornado Alley Turbo Cylinder #2, #6 baffle upgrades GAMI engine baffles EZ Heat 540 engine preheater

Propeller

36 SPOH – McCauley 3A32C406-C (American Propeller Service 10/2020)

Interior

Aviation Design, 5/2020 Seats Garrett Leather “Slate” gray (pilot seat “Big Boy” upgrade, increases headroom by 1”) Side panels Aviation Design inset side panel/armrest system (adds 4” cabin width), Garrett Leather “Slate” gray Window panels covered and French stitched with Garrett Leather light gray Inertial reel shoulder harnesses for all seats Headliner Perrone Aerospace Mirage SS “Spun Silver” Carpet Douglas Interior Products “Slate” Glareshield repaired & recovered - Perrone Aerospace Mirage GS “Ebony” Yoke custom two-tone leather wrapped 4-place intercom with stereo jacks for all occupants 4-place oxygen outlets for all occupants Aft baggage hat shelf Pilot and co-pilot vent windows All new LP Aeroplastics .250” side windows New LP Aeroplastics .500” windshield

Exterior

Sherwin Williams Genesis White, Blue, Wheat New wing root seal with paint Painted by Poplawski Aircraft Painting, Inc, 3/2007

Inspection

Miscellaneous Maintenance: New standby attitude indicator internal battery 9/2022 Replace electric boost pump 9/2022 Reseal fuel selector valve 9/2022 New battery (Concorde RG24-16) 2/2022 OH LH & RH tip tank fuel quantity sensors 3/2021 OH engine, propeller, propeller governor 1/2021 OH oil cooler, starter adapter 1/2021 Repair S-Tec 55X autopilot computer 7/2020 New FWF hoses (Aviall) 7/2020 Install new RH flap nose rib & doublers 7/2020 New LH MLG tire & tube 7/2020 Reseal LH brake caliper 7/2020 New LP Aero .500” windshield 2/2020 OH starter adapter 9/2019 New A/C Systems (FTA) climate control system with air conditioning 9/2019 New oxygen cylinder (Mountain High Oxygen) 9/2019 OH LH inboard & outboard fuel senders 9/2019 OH landing gear motor 5/2019 New NLG rod ends 5/2019 Reseal RH brake caliper 5/2019 All new brake linings 5/2019 Treat entire aircraft with ACF-50 5/2019 RH exhaust manifold repair (Tornado Alley Turbo, Inc) 4/2018 New nose tire 10/2016 OH turbocharger wastegate controller (Main Turbo) 6/2017 All new LP Aero .250” side windows (6) 10/2016 New brake discs 7/2014 New starter 7/2014 New LH uplock cable 7/2014 New voltage regulator 1/2014 Powder coat single yoke arm 7/2013 New LH & RH aft aileron rod ends 7/2013 500hr inspection: alternator & both magnetos 3/2009 New door seal 4/2008 New wing root seals 3/2007 Replace vert stab LH aft skin panel, paint 4/2006 New LORD mounts 8/2005 New throttle, propeller, mixture cables 8/2005 All TAT turbo components new 8/2005 All struts resealed 5/2003 New NLG bearings & races 5/2003 New LH & RH fuel bladders 5/2001 Reskin LH & RH elevators, paint, balance 8/1998 Aero Engineering replacement rudder hinge brackets STC (AD 93-24-03 NLA) 11/1996 OH Landing gear gearbox 11/1996

Modifications / STCs

TKS ice protection system (wings, horizontal & vertical stabs, propeller, windshield) - no hazard

FTA A/C and climate control system

D’Shannon 15 gal tip tanks (104 gal usable fuel capacity)

D’Shannon flap & aileron gap seals

Precise Flight Speed Brake 2000 system

Tornado Alley Turbo, Inc oxygen system with electrically-operated on/off switch, pressure regulator, electrically actuated gauge (new 77 cu ft Mountain High Oxygen cylinder)

Mountain High Oxygen 2-place pulse demand oxygen delivery system, mask, cannulas

B&C standby alternator

Rosen sun visors

LED landing light

Whelen LED beacon

D’Shannon STC LED nav/strobe light

AveoPosi Strobe CP tail position/strobe light

Knots2U baggage door rod

Bruce’s custom canopy cover

Redline towbar handle

Artex ME406 ELT with internal GPS

Fire extinguisher

Single yoke

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Bonanza F33A

This 1980 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A (N181AC) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 4,290 hours on the airframe. There are currently 64 Bonanza F33A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,900 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 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 4,290 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: 4,290 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

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 N181AC.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Burlington, Washington

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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.

We'll check N181AC against the NTSB accident database.

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