1987 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A for sale

1987 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$199,000
Location Marana, Arizona
Total Time 1,875 hrs
Engine SMOH 265 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # CE1159
Reg # N8733
Engine Continental IO-550-B
Cruise 172 kts (319 km/h)
ICAO Type BE33
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

King KMA24 Audio Panel Garmin MX20 MFD Garmin CNX80 IFR/GPS King KX155 King KN63 DME King KA87 ADF Century 2000 A/P Factory 5th Seat

Description

PRICE REDUCED! 1987 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A, Beautiful Low time, dry country, Imported from South Africa in 1999. Complete English logs. Factory 5th seat, Bruce's Aircraft Cover.

Engine

265 SNEW Continental IO-520-BB Factory New Zero Time 5/2008 696 SPOH McCauley 3-Blade Propeller

Interior

Original. Good condition Matterhorn white/Royal Blue/Red Classic Scheme

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Southwest Aero - Kelly Harper
trade-a-plane.com
$199,000

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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 (N8733) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 1,875 hours on the airframe. There are currently 71 Bonanza F33A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,900 to $565,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $199,000.

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 1,875 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 125 hours remaining to engine TBO .

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (BARKER STEVEN J TRUSTEE)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,875 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
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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

Registered Owner

BARKER STEVEN J TRUSTEE

Registration Address

TUCSON, AZ

Certificate Issued

2010-06-23

Airworthiness

1999-08-20

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Marana, Arizona

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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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N8733.

Price History

4 price events · sources: aso, aso.com, controlleremea.co.uk, controller.com

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