1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Short Take-Off and Landing STC", 3 Blade Hartzell Prop 1035 Since Overhaul, Factory Air Conditioning, GAMI Fuel Injectors, King KFC-200 Autopilot with Flight Director and Slaved HSI, Altitude Hold and Glideslope Coupling, fully coupled to Garmin GNS-430W GPS/Nav/Com w ILS and LPV Approaches. Garmin Area 660 #2 GPS/Map with ADS-B Traffic & Weather displays, King KNS-80 Nav/RNAV/DME #2 Nav, King KY-196 #2 Com, Garmin GTX-330 Transponder with ADS-B Out and Garmin TIS Traffic, WX-10 Stormscope Weather Avoidance System, Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel w 3 Light Marker Beacon & Six Place Intercom System, Garmin GDL-50 ADS-B Receiver, Electric Elevator Trim, Approach Flaps, 24 Volt Electrical System, Useful Load = 1089 Lbs., Aft Baggage Compartment, Vertical Card Compass, External Power Receptacle, JPI EDM-700 Graphic Engine Monitor, 100 AMP Alternator, B & C Standby Alternator, Standby Attitude Indicator, Reversible Club Seating with 6 Seats, Co-Pilot Brakes, 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 Beacon, Strobe Lights - 3 Light System, LED Landing Light, Factory Internal Corrosion Proofing, Needs New Paint Job but has a Very Good Interior, $319,000 with Bonanza School Airframe Total Time 3,300 Useful Load 1,089 lb Airframe Notes Additional Contact: Bryan Tuttle ( Engine Engine Horsepower 285 HP Engine 1 Time 98 SMOH Engine TBO 1,700 Engine Notes IO-520-BB 285 Horsepower Engine 98 SMOH Props Prop Notes 3-Blade Hartzell Prop – 1035 Since Prop Overhaul Avionics Avionics/Radios AUDIO PANEL GARMIN GMA-340 w Marker BCN & Intercom GPS/NAV/COM #1 GARMIN GNS-430W w WAAS NAV #2 KING KNS-80 NAV/RNAV SYSTEM COM #2 KING KY-196 DIGITAL COM GPS #2 GARMIN AERA 660 W GISMO MOUNT TRANSPONDER GARMIN GTX-330 TRAFFIC ADS-B TRAFFIC ON AERA 660 WEATHER ADS-B WEATHER ON AERA 660 STORMSCOPE WX-10 STORMSCOPE AUTOPILOT KING KFC-200 AUTOPILOT w FD & HSI BEECH AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH; CONTROL WHEEL MIC BUTTONS Additional Equipment Additional Equipment 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 Exterior Exterior Notes Tender Yellow Overall w Rust and Camel Stripes – Below Average – Needs Paint Interior Interior Notes Tan Leather Seats and Sidewalls, Beige Carpet * New Windshield June 2024 – Good Condition Avionics Displays for King KNS-80 & KY-196 Need Replacing Inspection Status Inspection Status Annual Inspection Due: July 2025 * IFR Certification Due September 2026 Damage History – Gear Up Landings December 1991 and October 2003
Engine
Engine Horsepower 285 HP Engine 1 Time 98 SMOH Engine TBO 1,700 Engine Notes IO-520-BB 285 Horsepower Engine 98 SMOH
Propeller
3 Blade Hartzell Prop 1042 Since Overhaul and 105 Since IRAN / Reseal
Interior
Interior Notes Tan Leather Seats and Sidewalls, Beige Carpet * New Windshield June 2024 – Good Condition Avionics Displays for King KNS-80 & KY-196 Need Replacing
Exterior
Exterior Notes 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 | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rise Aviation
controller.com
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$285,000
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Lafayette, LA | Mar 25, 2026 | 89 days | Active | |
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Rise Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
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$284,993 *
GBP £215,361
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Lafayette, LA | Apr 03, 2026 | 80 days | Active | |
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Rise Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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$295,085
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Lafayette, LA | Apr 02, 2026 | 81 days | Active |
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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36
This 1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N38507) is a 6-seat single engine piston . There are currently 153 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $189,900 to $699,000. 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.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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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
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 database checked for N38507.