1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1981 A36 Bonanza, 5100TT with a fresh factory remanufactured Continental IO520, 10 hours SFRM, only 60 SPOH. Recent complete Garmin avionics upgrade with dual Garmin G3X 10 inch and G3X 7 inch displays. Best possible autopilot with a Garmin GFC500. Garmin 740XI and Garmin 650. Logs since new. This A36 is ready to travel with the next owner - get years of minimal expense and maintenance with a just installed factory remanufactured engine and complete Garmin panel.
Engine
Just installed Continental IO520, 10 hours SFRM. Only 60 hour SPOH. New engine mounts and hoses.
Propeller
White with blue and gold trim, grade 7. Very sharp, handsome paint scheme. LED lighting, Cygnet dual yoke installed 2024, Cies fuel senders.
Interior
Older but very serviceable paint and interior. Paint, white with blue and gold trim, Grade 7. Beige fabric interior, Grade 6.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Five by Five Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$395,000
$425,000
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Bristol (), TN | May 19, 2026 | 59 days | Active | |
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Five by Five Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
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$395,000
$425,000
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Greenville, SC | May 19, 2026 | 59 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$395,000
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MD | May 19, 2026 | 59 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36
This 1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N1811Y) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,100 hours on the airframe. There are currently 160 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $162,129 to $699,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $395,000.
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 5,100 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 A36 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1811Y.
Location & Ownership
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 N1811Y against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $301,000–$371,475.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
