1997 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 for sale

1997 Beechcraft Bonanza A36

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$485,000Fair Price
Location Greensboro, NC
Total Time 2,540 hrs
Engine SMOH 840 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # E-3064
Reg # N97BK
Engine Continental IO-550B
Cruise 169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type BE36
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
AUDIO PANEL PS ENG PMA 450BT Audio Panel w Intercom NAV / COM / GPS #1 AVIDYNE IFD 550 GPS/NAV/COM w WAAS NAV / COM / GPS #2 AVIDYNE IFD 440 GPS/NAV/COM w WAAS MFD / MAP / XM GARMIN AERA 760 w Gizmo Panel Mount XM WEATHER GARMIN GDL 52 XM WEATHER STORMSCOPE BFG WX 950 STORMSCOPE TRANSPONDER AVIDYNE AXP 340 w/ ADSB OUT AUTOPILOT GARMIN GFC 500 w/ ALT PRESELECT & VS SELECT / YD / “LEVEL” BUTTON

Description

Motivated Seller! Additional $20,000 discount available contingent upon 2025 closing! N97BK 1997 Turbo-Normalized A36 Bonanza, 2540 Total Time, IO-550 300 Horsepower Turbo-Normalized Engine with Whirlwind III Turbo-Normalizing System, Turbo GAMI Fuel Injectors, D'Shannon Engine Cooling Baffles, Electroair Electronic Ignition System, 840 Since Major Overhaul and only 150 Since Top Overhaul with New Taper Fin Cylinders, Factory Air Conditioning, D'Shannon Tip Tanks, Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot with Alt Preselect, Vertical Speed Select, Yaw Damp and "Level Flight Button", Garmin EFIS Attitude Indicator with Flight Director and Garmin EFIS HSI, PS Engineering PMA 450BT Audion Panel with Intercom System, Avidyne IFD-550 GPS/Nav/Com w WAAS, Avidyne IFD-440 GPS/Nav/Com w WAAS, Garmin GDL-52 XM Weather, Garmin Aera 760 with Gizmo Panel Mount and XM Weather, Music, and charts, Avidyne AXP 340 Transponder with ADS-B Out, BFG WX-950 Stormscope, 6 Place Bulit-In Oxygen System, V/G's Vortex Generators, 3 Blade Hartzell Scimitar Prop, JPI EDM 830 Engine Monitor, G & D Tinted Window Inserts, Co-Pilot Brakes, External Power Receptacle, Strobe Lights - 3 Light System, LED Landing, Taxi and Strobe Lights, B & C Standby Alternator System, Rosen Sun Visors, Shoulder Harnesses all Seats, Reversible Club Seating with Executive Writing Desk, USB Ports on Panel, Electric Elevator Trim, Control Wheel Map Light, Control Wheel Clock, Alternate Static Air System, D'Shannon Flap and Aileron Gap Seal Speed Mod, Leather Interior with Pilot & Co-Pilot Sheep Skin Inserts, October 2025 annual by ABS Certified Shop, $485,000 with Bonanza School

Engine

Continental IO-550 300 Horsepower Turbo-Normalized Engine 150 STOH w/ New Taper Fin Cylinders

Propeller

Hartzell Scimitar

Interior

Tan Leather Seats w/ Tan Sidepanels & Carpet in Very Good Condition. Skeepskin Covers on Front Seats.

Exterior

Matterhorn White w Black, Green and Tan Stripes in Beautiful Condition

Inspection

October 2025 annual by ABS Certified Shop

Modifications / STCs

Rosen Sun Visors

Vortex Generators

LED Landing & Taxi Lights

Strobe Lights – 3 Light System

Executive Writing Desk

External Power Receptacle

Control Wheel Map Light

3 Blade Hartzell Propellor

Panel Mounted USB Ports

Electronic Ingition System

6 – Place Shoulder Harnesses

LED Landing, Taxi & Strobes

Pilot / CoPilot Sheepskin Covers

6 Place Built-In Oxygen System

Garmin Aera 760 w/ XM Music

JPI EDM 830 Engine Monitor

Factory Air Conditioning System

Electric Pitch Trim System

Standby B & C Alternator System

3 Blade Hartzell Scimitar Prop

D’Shannon Engine Baffling System

TAT Whirlwind III TN System

D’Shannon 15 Gallon Tip Tanks

Turbo GAMI Fuel Injectors

D’Shannon Flap & Gap Seals

G & D Tinted Window Inserts

Alternate Static Air System

Reversible Club Seating - 6 Seats

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Bonanza A36

This 1997 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N97BK) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,540 hours on the airframe. There are currently 138 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $189,900 to $699,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $485,000.

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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $80/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 2,540 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 (PROPHOUSE AVIATION LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,540 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,700 hrs)
Budget $218 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Bonanza A36 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
169 kts (313 km/h)
Max Speed
176 kts (326 km/h)
Range
720 nm (1,333 km)
Ceiling
18,500 ft (5,639 m)
Max Weight
3,650 lbs (1,656 kg)
Horsepower
300 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 A36

Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH
~$94/hr
Variable Cost
$195/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 A36. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

PROPHOUSE AVIATION LLC

Registration Address

WILDWOOD CREST, NJ

Certificate Issued

2023-01-22

Airworthiness

1996-12-21

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Greensboro, NC

Seller reported 341 more aircraft in NC →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Greensboro, NC but FAA registration shows WILDWOOD CREST, NJ. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

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 N97BK.

Price History

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

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$337,250
Range: $284,975 — $442,250
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+44%
Above Market

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