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1981 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
$325,000
Location
Greensboro, NC
Total Time
4,154 hrs
Engine SMOH
299 hrs
Seats
6
Serial #
E-1802
Reg #
N3810Z
Engine
Continental IO-550B
Cruise
169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type
BE36
✓ FAA Valid
✓ Clean NTSB
Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1981
- Make
- Beechcraft
- Model
- Bonanza A36
- Total Time
- 4,154 hr
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
- Seller
- George Johnson
- Source
- controller.com
N3810Z 1981 A36 Bonanza, Serial No. E-1802, 4154 Total Time Since New, IO-520-BB 285 Horsepower Engine 299 Since GANN Performance Engines Major Overhaul (balanced and blueprinted) with RAM Camshaft, D'Shannon Engine Baffles, 3 Blade Hartzell Prop 22 Since Overhaul - January 2025, Osborne 20 Gallon Tip Tanks, 114 Gallons Usable Fuel, GAMI Fuel Injectors, King KFC-200 Autopilot with Altitude Hold and Altitude PreSelect, It has Garmin GAD 43 Interface to G500 EFIS Glass Panel PFD & MFD, Altitude Hold and Glideslope Coupling, fully coupled to Garmin GTN-750 GPS/Nav/Com w ILS and LPV Approaches. Garmin GNC-255 #2 Digital Nav/Com, Garmin GTX-345 Transponder with ADS-B In and Out for Subscription Free ADS-B Traffic and Weather, Garmin GDL-69 XM Weather, PS Engineering PMA-8000BT Audio Panel with 3 Light Marker Beacon & Four Place Intercom System, Garmin FlightStream 210 Integration, Electric Elevator Trim, Approach Flaps, 24 Volt Electrical System, Useful Load = 1286 Lbs., Aft Baggage Compartment, External Power Receptacle, Battery Minder / Charger, Tanis Engine Pre-Heater, JPI EDM-700 Graphic Engine Monitor, L3 Genesis EHSI Standby Attitude Indicator, Reversible Club Seating with 6 Seats, Executive Writing Desk, Shoulder Harnesses all Seats, Control Wheel Map Light, Dual Control Wheels, Control Wheel Clock, Alternate Static Air, Dual Glideslope Indicators, Top Mounted LED Beacon, Strobe Lights - 3 Light System, LED Landing Light, SRS Aluminum Elevator STC, SMP Stainless Steel Rudder Bracket STC, Digital Tip Tank Fuel Gauges, Needs New Paint but has a Very Good Air Mod Interior, No Known Damage History, Complete Logbooks, $325,000 with Bonanza School
Airframe
Total Time
4,154
Airframe Notes
No Known Damage History * Excellent Maintenance * Complete Logbooks
Additional Contact: Bryan Tuttle (
Engine
Engine 1 Time
299 SMOH
Engine TBO
1,700
Engine Notes
IO-520BB 285 Horsepower GANN Performance Engine
Props
Prop Notes
: 3-Blade Hartzell Prop – 22 Hours Since Overhaul January 2025
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
AUDIO PANEL PS ENGINEERING PMA-8000BT w Marker BCN & Intercom
EFIS PFD/MFD GARMIN G500 EFIS PFD & MFD
GPS/NAV/COM #1 GARMIN GTN-750 TOUCH SCREEN
NAV/COM #2 GARMIN GNC-255 DIGITAL NAV/COM
TRANSPONDER GARMIN GTX-345 with ADS-B IN & OUT
TRAFFIC SUBSCRIPTION FREE ADS-B TRAFFIC
WEATHER SUBSCRIPTION FREE ADS-B WEATHER
XM WEATHER GARMIN GDL-69 SIRIUS XM WEATHER
FLIGHT STREAM GARMIN FS-210 BLUETOOTH INTEGRATION
AUTOPILOT KING KFC-200 w GAD 43 Interface to G500
STANDBY EHSI L-3 GENESIS EHSI 500 BACK UP
BEECH AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH; CONTROL WHEEL MIC BUTTON;
Exterior
Exterior Notes
Matterhorn White w Stars & Stripes Blue and Gray Stripes – New 1996 “5” has paint chips
Interior
Interior Notes
Special “Air Mod” Interior with Sheep Skin Inserts Sewn into Front Seats – “7” Very Good Condition
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection by Southern Aero / Bob Ripley’s Shop January 2025
IFR Certification July 2024 – Due July 2026 * ELT Battery Due March 2029
Useful Load = 1286 Lbs
Beechcraft Bonanza A36 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard 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)
Useful Load
1,245 lbs (565 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
74 gal (280 L)
Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH (55 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel 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 2,000 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
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Market price band
Beechcraft Bonanza A36 typical:
$161,249 – $699,000
median $365,000
across 137 active listings
This listing at $325,000 is 11% below median.
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About the Beechcraft Bonanza A36
The Beechcraft Bonanza is the longest continuously produced airplane in history — manufactured without interruption since 1947, spanning more than 17,000 deliveries. The Model 36 Bonanza is the six-seat, straight-tail, high-performance single that defines owner-flown aviation at its finest. Powered by a Continental IO-550-B (300 HP), the Bonanza cruises at 174 KTAS on 14.5 GPH with a useful load of 1,030 lbs. It competes with the Cirrus SR22 and Cessna 182 — but the Bonanza offers retractable gear, constant-speed prop, and a build quality that justifies its premium price.
The 36 lineage. The Model 36 (1968-1979) was the original straight-tail six-seater. The A36 (1970-2005) became the standard production model with detail improvements through multiple sub-variants. The A36TC and B36TC added turbocharging for high-altitude operations. The G36 (2006-present) is the current production model with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, Continental IO-550-B engine, and premium interior. The F33A (1970-1994) is the four-seat Bonanza variant on a shorter fuselage, lighter, and slightly faster than the A36.
Why pilots love the Bonanza. The controls are perfectly harmonized — ailerons, elevator, and rudder respond proportionally with minimal adverse yaw. The retractable gear adds 15-20 knots over a fixed-gear Cessna. The cabin is wider than a Cirrus SR22 and the rear seats actually fit adults. The Bonanza is the airplane that experienced pilots graduate to when they outgrow a Cherokee or 182.
Buying advice. Bonanzas are complex aircraft requiring knowledgeable pre-buy inspections. Gear system condition is paramount — verify gear actuator motor, squat switch, and downlock mechanism. AD 2000-01-16 (stabilizer spar inspection) applies to certain models. Continental IO-550 engines require monitoring for crankshaft thrust bearing wear and cam/lifter spalling. Check for fuel bladder condition on all models. The Bonanza Society (ABS) is an outstanding owner resource.
Market. 1970s A36 with mid-time engine: $120,000-$200,000. 1990s A36 with modern avionics: $200,000-$350,000. G36 with G1000: $500,000-$850,000. F33A: $120,000-$250,000. A Beechcraft Bonanza for sale represents the pinnacle of owner-flown piston aviation — nothing else combines this level of performance, quality, and heritage.
Produced 1968–2005.