1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
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1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36

Single Engine Piston

$285,000
Location Lafayette, LA
Total Time 3,300 hrs
Engine SMOH 105 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # E-1831
Reg # N38507
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type BE36

Equipment & Features

Autopilot
Engine SMOH
105 hrs

3300 Total Time Since New

✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

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Description

STOL STC Conversion "Short Take-Off and Landing STC"

Engine

IO-520-BB 285 Horsepower Engine 105 Since Major Overhaul

Propeller

3 Blade Hartzell Prop 1042 Since Overhaul and 105 Since IRAN / Reseal

Interior

Tan Leather Seats and Sidewalls, Beige Carpet * New Windshield June 2024 – Good Condition

Exterior

Tender Yellow Overall w Rust and Camel Stripes – Below Average – Needs Paint

Inspection

New August 2025 Annual Inspection IFR Certification Due September 2026

Modifications / STCs

STOL Kit for Short Fields

Approach Flaps

Three Blade Hartzell Prop

Co-Pilot Brakes

Electric Elevator Trim

Rosen Sun Visors

B & C Standby Alternator

100 AMP Alternator

Executive Writing Desk

GAMI Fuel Injectors

Shoulder Harnesses All Seats

Alternate Static Air

Factory Air Conditioning

Dual Control Wheels

Strobe Lights - 3 Light System

External Power Receptacle

Vertical Card Compass System

LED Landing Light

JPI EDM-700 Engine Monitor

Control Wheel Map Light

Factory Internal Corrosion Proofing

Reversible Club Seating w 6 Seats

JET Standby Electric Attitude Ind

Garmin GDL-50 ADS-B

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Rise Aviation
controller.com
$285,000
Rise Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$293,283 *
GBP £215,361
Rise Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$295,085

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36

This 1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N38507) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,300 hours on the airframe. There are currently 126 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $189,900 to $519,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $285,000.

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 3,300 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (DWM HOLDINGS OF TEXAS INC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,300 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

Registered Owner

DWM HOLDINGS OF TEXAS INC

Registration Address

HOT SPRINGS, AR

Certificate Issued

2023-04-19

Airworthiness

1981-02-25

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lafayette, LA

Seller reported 75 more aircraft in LA →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Lafayette, LA but FAA registration shows HOT SPRINGS, AR. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N38507.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$337,250
Range: $284,925 — $455,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-15%
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