1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 for sale

1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$295,000
Location Healdsburg, California
Total Time 2,460 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,023 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # EA-217
Reg # N3862R
Engine Continental IO-550B
Cruise 169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type BE36
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

PS Engineering PMA7000M-S Garmin GTN 750Xi GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin GTX 345R remote transponder ADS-B IN/OUT King KFC 200 Autopilot

Flight Director

HSI JPI EDM 800 engine monitor with fuel flow Davtron MB800-28 yoke clock IFR test due 4/2028

Description

1981 Beech A36TC Bonanza S/N EA-217, ACTT 2460, TCM TSIO-520UB factory turbocharged 300 HP TSMO 1023, Hartzell 3 blade TT 1084, TSReseal 317. PS Engineering PMA7000M-S, Garmin GTN 750Xi GPS/NAV/COMM #1, Garmin GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COMM #2, Garmin GTX 345R remote transponder ADS-B IN/OUT, King KFC 200 Autopilot, Flight Director, HSI, JPI EDM 800 engine monitor with fuel flow.

Engine

TCM TSIO-520UB factory turbocharged 300 HP, TSMO 1023 3 Blade Hartzell TT 1084, TSReseal 317

Propeller

1981 Beech A36TC Bonanza S/N EA-217, ACTT 2460 6-place Useful Load 1069 Useable Fuel 114

Interior

Original seats and side panels, newer carpet and headliner. Original paint, good condition.

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

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$295,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36

This 1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N3862R) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,460 hours on the airframe. There are currently 162 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $145,000 to $695,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $295,000.

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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $90/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 2,460 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: 2,460 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 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)
Useful Load
1,245 lbs (565 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
74 gal (280 L)
Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH (55 L/h)
TBO
2,000 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 2,000 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 N3862R.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Healdsburg, California

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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 N3862R against the NTSB accident database.

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