1986 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A for sale

1986 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$244,900Good Deal
Location Lexington, KY
Total Time 2,470 hrs
Engine SMOH 870 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # CE-1076
Reg # N72505
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Continental IO-550-B
Cruise 172 kts (319 km/h)
ICAO Type BE33
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin GNS530 IFR GPS/NAV/COM Bendix/King KX165 NAV/COM (TSO) S-TEC 60-2 Autopilot with NAV Alt Capture & VS Hold Modes Century NSD360A HSI Electronics International CGR30 Combo Engine Monitor Garmin GTX345 Transponder (ADS-B In/Out & AHRS with Bluetooth) PS Engineering PMA8000BT Audio Panel with Bluetooth Garmin GSB15 USB Charger (Type A & C) Bendix/King KR87 ADF (TSO) WX10 Stormscope (Inoperative)

Description

This well-maintained aircraft features 2,470 hours total time with a strong Continental IO-520-BB engine and Hartzell 3-blade propeller, both at 870 hours since new and since overhaul, respectively. It comes equipped with a highly capable avionics suite including a Garmin GNS 530, GTX-345 ADS-B In/Out transponder, S-TEC 60-2 autopilot, EI CGR-30 engine monitor, and Bluetooth-enabled PMA8000BT audio panel. The aircraft offers desirable upgrades such as dual control wheels, electric backup vacuum pump, LED lighting, and wingtip strobes, along with clean 7/10 interior and exterior condition ratings. Interior seating was refreshed in 2022 with upgraded Gulfstream Aerospace blue leather, complementing the white and beige cabin. Always hangared with complete logs and no damage history, this aircraft delivers a 1,070-lb useful load and is ready for its next owner at KLEX. Located in Lexington, KY – KLEX Complete and Consecutive Logs November 2025 Annual Inspection Always Hangared No Damage History Useful Load 1,070 lbs. Financing & Insurance Available – Aircraft Guarantee and Lending’s tailored program makes aircraft ownership simple and affordable. Contact AGL to finance your next aircraft purchase and enjoy competitive rates and flexible terms.

Engine

870 Hours SNEW Continental IO-520-BB

Propeller

870 Hours SPOH Hartzell 3-Blade Prop Polished Spinner

Interior

7 out of 10 4 Seats plus a Jump Seat White & Beige interior Seats and Upholstery redone 3/3/2022 using existing Beechcraft fabric and vinyl, then upgraded with Blue Gulfstream Aerospace Interior Leather

Exterior

7 out of 10 Repainted 8/17/1995 White with Red & Navy Blue accent

Modifications / STCs

Cygnet Dual Control Wheels (installed)

Original Single Yoke & Wheel (included)

Electric-powered Backup Vacuum Pump

Backup DC Generator

BatteryMINDer Airframe Interface

LED taxi and landing light

Dual Push-to-Talk Switches

Wingtip Strobes

Avionics Master Switch

Electric Pitch Trim

Aileron Trim

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
AirMart - Tate Preece
trade-a-plane.com
$244,900
Airmart
controller.com
$244,900
Airmart
aviationtrader.com.au
$253,565
Airmart
controlleremea.co.uk
$249,178 *
GBP £185,060
Airmart
airmart.com
$244,900

* 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 F33A

This 1986 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A (N72505) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 2,470 hours on the airframe. There are currently 56 Bonanza F33A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $145,000 to $565,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $244,900.

The Bonanza F33A cruises at 172 kts (319 km/h) with a range of 717 nm (1,328 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $77/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $160/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 2,470 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 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: 2,470 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Bonanza F33A — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
5
Cruise Speed
172 kts (319 km/h)
Max Speed
182 kts (337 km/h)
Range
717 nm (1,328 km)
Ceiling
18,000 ft (5,486 m)
Max Weight
3,400 lbs (1,542 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Fuel Capacity
74 gal (280 L)
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Bonanza F33A

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr
Variable Cost
$160/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Bonanza F33A. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N72505.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lexington, KY

Seller reported 137 more aircraft in KY →

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 N72505 against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$247,450
Range: $203,712 — $349,875
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-1%
Fair Price

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