1985 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 for sale

1985 Beechcraft Bonanza A36

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$495,000Fair Price
Location Brainerd, MN
Total Time 3,514 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,686 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # E-2233
Reg # N986Y
Engine Continental IO-550B
Cruise 169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type BE36
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Dual Garmin 530’s S-Tec 55X Autopilot Shadin Fuel Totalizer

Propeller

Hartzell 3 Blade prop Total Time- 1,151 SMOH- 280

Interior

8/10 Interior

Exterior

7/10 Paint

Modifications / STCs

Duke Landing and Taxi Lights, Bleed Air Heated inlet, A/C

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
NorthPoint Aviation
controller.com
$495,000
NorthPoint Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$512,516
NorthPoint Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$500,553 *
GBP £374,049

* 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 1985 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N986Y) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,514 hours on the airframe. There are currently 136 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $189,900 to $699,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $495,000.

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 3,514 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,514 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 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
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

FAA registration data pending for N986Y.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Brainerd, MN

Seller reported 75 more aircraft in MN →

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 N986Y against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

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

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$499,900
Range: $498,700 — $600,450
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-1%
Fair Price

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