1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 for sale

1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$455,000Fair Price from 2 sources
Location Hickory, NC
Total Time 3,320 hrs
Engine SMOH 15 hrs
Seats 6
Engine Continental IO-550B
Cruise 169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type BE36
✓ Clean NTSB 2 sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
JPI 900 Aspen Max 1500 with 500 MFD S-tec 3100 Autopilot Avidyne IFD540 Nav/Com/GPS Avidyne IFD 440 Nav/Com/GPS Avidyne AXP340 ADSB-OUT Mode S transponder Avidyne AMX240 audio panel with bluetooth & recorder Avidyne skytrax100- software upgraded to skytrax 200 Aspen APS4A Altitude Pre-select for autopilot Guardian active CO detector Mid-continent 4300 standby attitude indicator with battery back up Pro-Logic digital fuel gauges for mains and tip tanks ME406 ELT with satellite capabilities

Description

Here is your chance to own the Ultimate Bonanza! Restored from the ground up by Blackwell Aviation and as Blackwell put "The aircraft Textron should be building." With new Summit Aviation STC IO-550-R with a 2,200 hour TBO this aircraft is ready for adventures for a lifetime to come! featured here: and build pictures here:

Engine

Factory new Summit Aviation IO-550-R STC'd

Interior

Mountain High built in 76 cubic foot 6 place oxygen system New LP Aero Plastics windscreen and side windows installed New carpet, weatherstripping, and Sound-Ex soundproofing Cabin fresh air blower- Airvent blower system Leather wrapped side panels, trim, and yokes Custom leather seats

Inspection

Fresh Annual

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

Price Comparison 2 active offers

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Thomas Shamel
aviationtrader.com.au
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Thomas Shamel
controller.com
$455,000
Thomas Shamel
controlleremea.co.uk
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Next Aviation (Pty)
aviationtrader.com.au
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36

This 1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,320 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 above the market average at $455,000.

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 3,320 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: 3,320 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,700 hrs)
Compare 2 offers from different marketplaces
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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Hickory, NC

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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.

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