1987 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A
FOR SALE

1987 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A

Single Engine Piston

$199,000
Location Marana, AZ
Total Time 1,875 hrs
Engine SMOH 265 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # CE1159
Reg # N8733
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 168 kts (311 km/h)
ICAO Type BE33

Equipment & Features

Autopilot
Prop SMOH
696 hrs

1875 TT Useful Load 1049.25 Lb

✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

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

Description

PRICE REDUCTION! 1987 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A, Beautiful, Low Time, Dry Country, Excellent Low Time Platform for Latest in Avionics Upgrades. 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

Propeller

696 SPOH McCauley 3-Blade Propeller

Interior

Original. Good condition

Exterior

Matterhorn white/Royal Blue/Red Classic Scheme

Inspection

Annual Due Dec 2024 Imported 5-99 from South Africa Aircraft Located at Marana Regional Airport (KAVQ) *All Specifications Subject to Buyer Verification

Modifications / STCs

Factory 5th Seat

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Kelly Harper
controller.com
$199,000
Southwest Aero - Kelly Harper
trade-a-plane.com
$199,000
Southwest Aero
aircraftdealer.com
$199,000
Southwest Aero
aso.com
$199,000
Southwest Aero
controlleremea.co.uk
$204,884 *
GBP £150,449
Southwest Aero
aviationtrader.com.au
$206,042

* 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 1987 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A (N8733) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 1,875 hours on the airframe. There are currently 56 Bonanza F33A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $145,000 to $646,899. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $199,000.

The Bonanza F33A cruises at 168 kts (311 km/h) with a range of 920 nm (1,704 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,858 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 $160/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 1,875 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

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 (1,700 hrs)
Budget $218 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Bonanza F33A — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
168 kts (311 km/h)
Max Speed
177 kts (328 km/h)
Range
920 nm (1,704 km)
Ceiling
17,858 ft (5,443 m)
Max Weight
3,400 lbs (1,542 kg)
Useful Load
1,134 lbs (514 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Fuel Capacity
74 gal (280 L)
Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH (55 L/h)
TBO
1,700 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Bonanza F33A

Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH
~$94/hr
Variable Cost
$160/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$22,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 1,700 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, AZ

Seller reported 180 more aircraft in AZ →

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

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

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$247,450
Range: $203,712 — $349,875
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-20%
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