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1985 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
$549,000
Location
Orange Beach, AL
Total Time
4,476 hrs
Engine SMOH
559 hrs
Seats
6
Serial #
E-2243
Reg #
N4736M
Engine
Continental IO-550B
Cruise
169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type
BE36
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1985
- Make
- Beechcraft
- Model
- Bonanza A36
- Total Time
- 4,476 hr
- Location
- Orange Beach, AL
- Seller
- Darryl White
- Source
- trade-a-plane.com
Exceptional Turbo-Normalized Whirlwind III Beechcraft A36 Bonanza One of the Finest Turbo-Normalized A36 Bonanzas Currently Available If you have been searching for an exceptionally maintained, turn-key Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, your search ends here. This aircraft is arguably one of the finest examples currently on the market. It has been meticulously maintained with no expense spared and is ready for its next owner to fly anywhere with complete confidence. Powered by the highly desirable Continental IO-550-B, this Bonanza offers outstanding performance, reliability, and efficiency. The engine has 559 hours since major overhaul by Genesis Engines and 446 hours since an IRAN inspection by Powermasters. The IRAN was performed solely because the owner was not completely satisfied with the way the engine was running-not because of any mechanical failure. This is a testament to the owner's uncompromising commitment to maintaining the aircraft to the highest possible standard. The aircraft is equipped with a three-blade MT composite propeller, providing exceptional smoothness, excellent climb performance, and reduced vibration while enhancing the aircraft's overall appearance. Aircraft Highlights Airframe Total Time: 4,476.3 Hours Continental IO-550-B Engine 559 Hours Since Major Overhaul by Gannis Engines 446 Hours Since IRAN by Powermasters Three-Blade MT Composite Propeller Turbo-normalized for outstanding high-altitude performance 20 Gallon D'Shannon Tip Tanks A/C Services Air-conditioning and Aux heating system Impeccable maintenance history No known deferred maintenance Turn-key aircraft requiring nothing but a new owner This is not simply another Bonanza-it is an aircraft that has been maintained to an exceptionally high standard by an owner who addressed issues before they became problems. The maintenance history reflects proactive ownership rather than reactive repairs, making this one of the most desirable A36 Bonanzas available today. Aircraft of this quality rarely come to market. Whether your mission is business travel, family transportation, or serious cross-country flying, this Bonanza is ready to deliver the performance, reliability, and legendary Beechcraft quality for which the A36 is known. If you're looking for one of the best Turbo-Normalized Beechcraft A36 Bonanzas on the market today, this aircraft deserves your immediate attention.
Beechcraft Bonanza A36 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard 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 estimateFuel 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 . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
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Market price band
Beechcraft Bonanza A36 typical:
$159,887 – $671,214
median $357,000
across 120 active listings
This listing at $549,000 is 54% above median.
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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 1968–2005.