1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
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1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36

Single Engine Piston

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Location Hickory, NC
Total Time 3,320 hrs
Engine SMOH 15 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # E-1864
Reg # N1803X
Cruise 169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type BE36

Equipment & Features

Autopilot
Seats
6

True Atlantic cowl STC Carbon Fiber Front end, cowl doors, and nosebowl Exterior bulbs replaced with LED lighting Alpine Aviation main landing gear mounted landing lights Original wiring is modified to meet new specs, any unused wiring and components removed B C standby alternator system incorporated Totally new avionics harness is fabricated, bench tested, and installed All wiring is coded with matching schematics and tied into neat, carefully routed bundles to make for an exceptionally clean and functional installation brake line hoses replaced and master cylinders resealed Rudder reinforced to eliminate rudder hinge AD Magnesium elevator control arms replaced with aluminum Gap seals All three gear assemblies stripped, resealed, and painted Landing gear transmission overhauled Upgraded heavy duty main retract rods All actuating components thoroughly inspected and rigged New 8" wheel and brake kits

✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

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

Avionics / Equipment 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

Engine

Factory new Summit Aviation IO-550-R STC'd Power: 310 hp @ 2700 rpm Fuel: 100LL TBO: 2200 hrs Hartzell Super Scimitar propeller

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

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

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Tom Shamel
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36

This 1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N1803X) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,320 hours on the airframe. There are currently 125 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $189,900 to $519,000.

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)
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

FAA registration data pending for N1803X.

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.

We'll check N1803X against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$337,250
Range: $284,975 — $442,250
Confidence: 90%

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