1988 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHKEA 130A Heated Pitot Tube Pilot and co-pilot Bose and standard jacks Pilot and co-pilot push-to-talk switches 3rd and 4th seat intercom jacks USB-A power jacks
panel mountedDescription
This meticulously maintained Bonanza is being sold because, sadly, the owner no longer qualifies for a medical certificate. The aircraft has been consistently hangared by the current owner. A presentation of the condition and installed equipment are shown elsewhere in the ad. Please contact the sellers representative via email - The actual #1 Airframe logbook is missing, however photo copies of the pages from June 1988 to September 1995 are available. Numerous other maintenance records substantiate the work performed between September 1995 until November 2001 when the #2 Airframe logbook begins. Most of the work prior to November 2001 has been repeated, or is no longer applicable to the current configuration of the plane. The maintenance records detailing repairs to the tail of the aircraft resulting from "hangar rash" are well documented. The vertical stabilizer was concurrently repaired/modified to terminate AD 93-24-03, and the magnesium elevator skins were opportunistically replaced with aluminum skins to avoid the known corrosion problems associated with magnesium. This Bonanza is currently in Massachusetts on Martha's Vineyard (KMVY) in a well lit, heated hangar. An evaluation may be conducted here with aircraft jacks and compressed air available for qualified mechanics. Scans of the records for the last ten years are available, however the entire collection of available paper records weighs about 35 pounds. Scanning all of them is impracticable, however they are all available for viewing on site. ALL TIMES AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION. SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE AND OR WITHDRAWAL FROM MARKET. DIRECT FLIGHT INC., BELIEVES THE ABOVE TIMES AND SPECIFICATIONS TO BE ACCURATE, BUT DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THE INFORMATION. ACCORDINGLY, PURCHASER SHOULD RELY ON THEIR OWN INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT AND RECORDS. THIS INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION IS NOT A FORMAL OFFER TO SELL, WHICH MUST BE REDUCED TO WRITING. DIRECT FLIGHT INC., AND THE SELLER PROVIDE THIS INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION FOR PRINCIPALS ONLY,AND WILL NOT RECOGNIZE OR ACKNOWLEDGE ANY BROKER PARTICIPATION WHATSOEVER. ANY SALES ORGANIZATION WOULD BE RETAINED BY AND COMPENSATED BY THEIR BUYER.
Engine
ENGINE Continental Motors m/n IO-550-B56 - s/n 1031534 installed 04-12-2016 - 690.0 hrs TT since factory rebuilt High performance oil cooler - p/n 10280A Electronic Ignition - right side only - Surefly Ignition Module D'Shannon engine cooling baffle kit - installed at engine change E-Z Heat engine preheater - installed at engine change #1 Alternator - 100 amp - 24v #2 Alternator - B C 20 amp PROPELLER new Hartzell "Top Prop" m/n PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8086K - s/n QG1101B installed 04-12-2016 - 690.0 TTSN Electric Deice Polished Spinner GOVERNOR McCauley m/n C290D36/T23 - s/n 860989 overhauled 04-12-2016 - 690.0 TTSOH
Interior
Interior - Grey and Burgundy fabric (excellent condition) Cloud Gray, Castle Tan, and Black paint Aft cabin fold out table Co-pilot seat may be fully reclined Exterior - Matterhorn White base Umber and Black accents very good condition
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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trade-a-plane.com
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$325,000
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VINEYARD HAVEN, MA | Apr 19, 2026 | 93 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36
This 1988 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N3122U) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,144 hours on the airframe. There are currently 160 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $161,520 to $699,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $325,000.
The Bonanza A36 cruises at 169 kts (313 km/h) with a range of 720 nm (1,333 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14.5 GPH (55 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $90/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $195/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 4,144 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.
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Beechcraft Bonanza A36 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N3122U.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $342,500–$450,388.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
