1981 BEECHCRAFT Bonanza A36 NO LONGER LISTED
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$325,000
- Year
- 1981
- Make
- Beechcraft
- Model
- Bonanza A36
- Total Time
- 4,154 hr
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
- Seller
- George Johnson
- Source
- controller.com
Performance & Capacity
- Seats
- 6
- Cruise
- 169 kts
- Max Speed
- 176 kts
- Range
- 720 nm
- Ceiling
- 18,500 ft
- Fuel
- 74.0 gal
- Burn
- 14.5 gph
- Engines
- 1 · Piston
- Power
- 300 hp
- MTOW
- 3,650 lbs
- ICAO Type
- BE36
Manufacturer-published specs for the Beechcraft Bonanza A36 model. Actual aircraft may vary by configuration / modifications.
Operating Cost (est.)
- Hourly Variable
- $195
- Annual Fixed
- $22,000
- Engine Overhaul
- $35,000
- TBO
- 1,700 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the Beechcraft Bonanza A36. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration.
Market price band
Beechcraft Bonanza A36 typical:
$189,900 – $699,000
median $337,250
across 141 active listings
This listing at $325,000 is near median.
Description
N3810Z 1981 A36 Bonanza, Serial No. E-1802, 4154 Total Time Since New, IO-520-BB 285 Horsepower Engine 299 Since GANN Performance Engines Major Overhaul (balanced and blueprinted) with RAM Camshaft, D'Shannon Engine Baffles, 3 Blade Hartzell Prop 22 Since Overhaul - January 2025, Osborne 20 Gallon Tip Tanks, 114 Gallons Usable Fuel, GAMI Fuel Injectors, King KFC-200 Autopilot with Altitude Hold and Altitude PreSelect, It has Garmin GAD 43 Interface to G500 EFIS Glass Panel PFD & MFD, Altitude Hold and Glideslope Coupling, fully coupled to Garmin GTN-750 GPS/Nav/Com w ILS and LPV Approaches. Garmin GNC-255 #2 Digital Nav/Com, Garmin GTX-345 Transponder with ADS-B In and Out for Subscription Free ADS-B Traffic and Weather, Garmin GDL-69 XM Weather, PS Engineering PMA-8000BT Audio Panel with 3 Light Marker Beacon & Four Place Intercom System, Garmin FlightStream 210 Integration, Electric Elevator Trim, Approach Flaps, 24 Volt Electrical System, Useful Load = 1286 Lbs., Aft Baggage Compartment, External Power Receptacle, Battery Minder / Charger, Tanis Engine Pre-Heater, JPI EDM-700 Graphic Engine Monitor, L3 Genesis EHSI Standby Attitude Indicator, Reversible Club Seating with 6 Seats, Executive Writing Desk, Shoulder Harnesses all Seats, Control Wheel Map Light, Dual Control Wheels, Control Wheel Clock, Alternate Static Air, Dual Glideslope Indicators, Top Mounted LED Beacon, Strobe Lights - 3 Light System, LED Landing Light, SRS Aluminum Elevator STC, SMP Stainless Steel Rudder Bracket STC, Digital Tip Tank Fuel Gauges, Needs New Paint but has a Very Good Air Mod Interior, No Known Damage History, Complete Logbooks, $325,000 with Bonanza School
Airframe
Total Time
4,154
Airframe Notes
No Known Damage History * Excellent Maintenance * Complete Logbooks
Additional Contact: Bryan Tuttle (
Engine
Engine 1 Time
299 SMOH
Engine TBO
1,700
Engine Notes
IO-520BB 285 Horsepower GANN Performance Engine
Props
Prop Notes
: 3-Blade Hartzell Prop – 22 Hours Since Overhaul January 2025
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
AUDIO PANEL PS ENGINEERING PMA-8000BT w Marker BCN & Intercom
EFIS PFD/MFD GARMIN G500 EFIS PFD & MFD
GPS/NAV/COM #1 GARMIN GTN-750 TOUCH SCREEN
NAV/COM #2 GARMIN GNC-255 DIGITAL NAV/COM
TRANSPONDER GARMIN GTX-345 with ADS-B IN & OUT
TRAFFIC SUBSCRIPTION FREE ADS-B TRAFFIC
WEATHER SUBSCRIPTION FREE ADS-B WEATHER
XM WEATHER GARMIN GDL-69 SIRIUS XM WEATHER
FLIGHT STREAM GARMIN FS-210 BLUETOOTH INTEGRATION
AUTOPILOT KING KFC-200 w GAD 43 Interface to G500
STANDBY EHSI L-3 GENESIS EHSI 500 BACK UP
BEECH AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH; CONTROL WHEEL MIC BUTTON;
Exterior
Exterior Notes
Matterhorn White w Stars & Stripes Blue and Gray Stripes – New 1996 “5” has paint chips
Interior
Interior Notes
Special “Air Mod” Interior with Sheep Skin Inserts Sewn into Front Seats – “7” Very Good Condition
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection by Southern Aero / Bob Ripley’s Shop January 2025
IFR Certification July 2024 – Due July 2026 * ELT Battery Due March 2029
Useful Load = 1286 Lbs
About the Beechcraft Bonanza A36
The Beechcraft Bonanza is the longest continuously produced airplane in history — manufactured without interruption since 1947, spanning more than 17,000 deliveries. The Model 36 Bonanza is the six-seat, straight-tail, high-performance single that defines owner-flown aviation at its finest. Powered by a Continental IO-550-B (300 HP), the Bonanza cruises at 174 KTAS on 14.5 GPH with a useful load of 1,030 lbs. It competes with the Cirrus SR22 and Cessna 182 — but the Bonanza offers retractable gear, constant-speed prop, and a build quality that justifies its premium price.
The 36 lineage. The Model 36 (1968-1979) was the original straight-tail six-seater. The A36 (1970-2005) became the standard production model with detail improvements through multiple sub-variants. The A36TC and B36TC added turbocharging for high-altitude operations. The G36 (2006-present) is the current production model with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, Continental IO-550-B engine, and premium interior. The F33A (1970-1994) is the four-seat Bonanza variant on a shorter fuselage, lighter, and slightly faster than the A36.
Why pilots love the Bonanza. The controls are perfectly harmonized — ailerons, elevator, and rudder respond proportionally with minimal adverse yaw. The retractable gear adds 15-20 knots over a fixed-gear Cessna. The cabin is wider than a Cirrus SR22 and the rear seats actually fit adults. The Bonanza is the airplane that experienced pilots graduate to when they outgrow a Cherokee or 182.
Buying advice. Bonanzas are complex aircraft requiring knowledgeable pre-buy inspections. Gear system condition is paramount — verify gear actuator motor, squat switch, and downlock mechanism. AD 2000-01-16 (stabilizer spar inspection) applies to certain models. Continental IO-550 engines require monitoring for crankshaft thrust bearing wear and cam/lifter spalling. Check for fuel bladder condition on all models. The Bonanza Society (ABS) is an outstanding owner resource.
Market. 1970s A36 with mid-time engine: $120,000-$200,000. 1990s A36 with modern avionics: $200,000-$350,000. G36 with G1000: $500,000-$850,000. F33A: $120,000-$250,000. A Beechcraft Bonanza for sale represents the pinnacle of owner-flown piston aviation — nothing else combines this level of performance, quality, and heritage.
Produced 1970–2005.