1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 for sale

1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$285,000Good Deal
Location Lafayette, LA
Engine SMOH 105 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # E-1831
Reg # N38507
Engine Continental IO-550B
Cruise 169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type BE36
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
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

Description

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 Action
Rise Aviation
controller.com
$285,000
Rise Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$284,993 *
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 . 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (DWM HOLDINGS OF TEXAS INC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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)
Useful Load
1,245 lbs (565 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
74 gal (280 L)
Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH (55 L/h)
TBO
2,000 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 2,000 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 94 more aircraft in Louisiana →

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

$365,000
Range: $288,950 — $472,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-22%
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