Commander 114B vs Beechcraft Bonanza

Live Market Snapshot

Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily

Commander 114B
For sale now
4
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
2
Source marketplaces
4
Model years available
1992–1994
Beechcraft Bonanza
For sale now
5
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
2
Source marketplaces
3
Model years available
1947–1972

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Safety Record

Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.

NTSB (1982–now)Commander 114BBeechcraft Bonanza
All events3
Serious0
Fatal1
Fatalities3
% Fatal33%

Full Specs Comparison

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Spec / Model Commander 114B Beechcraft Bonanza
Commander 114B
View 4 listings →
Median $219,000
Beechcraft Bonanza
View 1 listings →
Median $95,000
Price Range $197,400 – $228,000 $56,320 – $270,500
Category Single Engine Piston Single Engine Piston
Model Specifications
Fuel Burn 14.0 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO 2,000 hrs
Overhaul Cost $30,000
Annual Fixed $18,000
Hourly Variable $150
Engines 1 x Piston

Cost of Ownership

Estimate

Commander 114B

Fuel$77/hr
Variable$150/hr
Annual Fixed$18,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr) $48,000/yr

Beechcraft Bonanza

Which Should You Buy: Commander 114B or Beechcraft Bonanza?

Pick the 114B if…

  • More inventory — 4 listings vs 1.

Pick the Bonanza if…

  • Budget matters — from $56,320 vs $197,400, you save ~$141,080.

Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Commander 114B or Beechcraft Bonanza?
It depends on your mission and budget. Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Beechcraft Bonanza: from $95,000. Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Commander 114B and Beechcraft Bonanza?
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
114B: about $150/hr variable cost. Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
114B: 2,000-hour TBO, overhaul ~$30,000. Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
Prices updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data