1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- 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
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHJPI 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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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Tom Shamel
trade-a-plane.com
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Contact for price
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Hickory, NC | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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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.
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Beechcraft Bonanza A36 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1803X.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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