1980 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
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.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Latitude Aviation
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$419,000
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Burlington, Washington | Jul 26, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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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.
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Beechcraft Bonanza F33A — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N181AC.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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