1998 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
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1998 Beechcraft Bonanza A36

Single Engine Piston

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Location Dayton/Phillipsburg, OH
Total Time 3,600 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,300 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # E-3081
Reg # N256DB
Cruise 169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type BE36

Equipment & Features

Autopilot
Engine SMOH
1300 hrs
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
6 Place Intercom Avidyne IFD 550 Dynon Skyview Autopilot Dynon Skyview HDX 10 in MFD Dynon Skyview HDX 10 Inch PFD Flight Director Stratus Appareo XM Weather

Description

N256DB is a truly exceptional example of one of aviation’s most respected and enduring aircraft—elegant, powerful, and impeccably capable. Renowned for its smooth handling, solid build quality, and legendary reliability, the A36 Bonanza delivers a refined flying experience that few aircraft can match. Combined with its strong performance, spacious cabin, and premium features, this 1998 A36 represents a rare opportunity to own a truly beautiful, highly capable, and endlessly versatile aircraft that continues to set the standard in high-performance single-engine aviation.

Interior

Inside the cockpit, you’ll find updated avionics that transform the A36 into a confident, capable traveling machine. The modernized panel enhances situational awareness, reduces workload, and makes long cross-country flights both efficient and enjoyable—perfect for the owner-pilot who values capability without compromise. One of this aircraft’s standout strengths is its incredible useful load, a hallmark of the A36. With generous payload capacity, this Bonanza easily carries passengers, baggage, and fuel without difficult trade-offs, making it ideal for family travel, business missions, or long-range adventures. Renowned for its smooth handling, solid build quality, and legendary reliability, the A36 Bonanza delivers a refined flying experience that few aircraft can match. Combined with its strong performance, spacious cabin, and premium features, this 1998 A36 represents a rare opportunity to own a truly beautiful, highly capable, and endlessly versatile aircraft that continues to set the standard in high-performance single-engine aviation.

Exterior

This aircraft immediately impresses with a stunning, modern red white and blue paint scheme that highlights the Bonanza’s timeless lines and unmistakable ramp presence. The finish is crisp and well cared for, reflecting the pride of ownership throughout.

Inspection

Annual Due: 9/2026 IFR Cert. Due: 7/2026

Modifications / STCs

Three Blade MT Propellor

TKS For Inadvertent Icing

Very Well Maintained Interior

IFR Certified

Turbo Normalized

Aircraft has been hangered

Complete Log Books

Air Conditioning

WAAS Upgraded

Active Traffic Voice Call Outs

AM/FM/ CD Player

Stand By Attitude Indicator

ADS-B In Weather and Traffic

Blue Level Button

Instrument Lighting

Overhead Cabin Light

LED Nav/Strobe Lights

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Steel Aviation
controller.com
Contact for Price
Steel Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$514,900
Steel Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$529,866 *
GBP £389,086
Steel Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$533,120

* 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 A36

This 1998 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N256DB) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,600 hours on the airframe. There are currently 126 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $189,900 to $519,000.

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 3,600 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 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: 3,600 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

FAA registration data pending for N256DB.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Dayton/Phillipsburg, OH

Seller reported 192 more aircraft in OH →

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 N256DB against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

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

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$337,250
Range: $284,975 — $442,250
Confidence: 90%

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