1987 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A for sale

1987 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$385,000above typical asking range
Location Arroyo Grande, CA
Total Time 3,645 hrs
Engine SMOH 140 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # CE-1156
Reg # N781WC
Engine Continental IO-550-B
Cruise 172 kts (319 km/h)
ICAO Type BE33
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
AVIONICS Dual Garmin G5 Garmin GFC500 Autopilot Garmin GNS530W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GTX330ES (ADS-B Out) Garmin GMA350c audio panel (NEW 12/2025) Dual LEMO standard headset jacks (pilot copilot) ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Mountain High oxygen system Jet Shades window inserts 5th seat RMD wingtip lighting

Description

1987 Beechcraft F33A Bonanza - Turbo IO-550, GFC500, Low-Time Engine/Airframe, 140SMOH, NEW Prop, Extensive Upgrades!

Engine

ENGINE Continental IO-550 (Upgraded) 140 SMOH - Overhauled September 2023 Overhaul by Bill Cunningham / Powermaster - New crankshaft - Superior Millennium cylinders PROPELLER Hartzell Scimitar - New PERFORMANCE / MODS - Tornado Alley Turbo System - D'Shannon baffles - Horizon digital tachometer - JPI EDM-700 engine analyzer

Interior

EXTERIOR Murmur Paint - 2016 Excellent condition

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Ben Hodges
trade-a-plane.com
$385,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Bonanza F33A

This 1987 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A (N781WC) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 3,645 hours on the airframe. There are currently 65 Bonanza F33A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $145,000 to $565,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $385,000.

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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/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 3,645 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: 3,645 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 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)
Useful Load
1,160 lbs (526 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Fuel Capacity
74 gal (280 L)
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
2,000 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 2,000 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 N781WC.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Arroyo Grande, CA

Seller reported 851 more aircraft in California →

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 N781WC against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $224,007–$349,625.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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