Beechcraft Bonanza 33 Aircraft 1980s
1980s piston singles are pre-FADEC, pre-glass-cockpit airframes — Cessna 172/182, Piper PA-28 series, Bonanza V35/F33, Mooney M20J 201 from this period. Most have undergone at least one engine overhaul and avionics refresh (ADS-B Out retrofit, GPS upgrade). Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion, AD compliance (especially recent wing-spar ADs on 210/PA-28), Lycoming or Continental engine condition, panel revision currency.
20 used Beechcraft Bonanza 33 aircraft for sale 1980s · 6-seat · $186K – $499K · updated 6 hours ago
About the Beechcraft Bonanza 33
The Beechcraft Bonanza 33 is the straight-tail, conventional-empennage member of the Bonanza family — the E33, F33 and the sought-after F33A — giving Bonanza speed, build quality and handling with a standard tail rather than the V-tail's ruddervators. Powered by Continental IO-470, IO-520 or IO-550 engines and seating four to five, it is one of the best values in high-performance straight-tail singles. The earliest straight-tail 33s were sold under the Debonair name before being unified into the Bonanza line in 1968 — for those early models see the Beechcraft Debonair.
Beechcraft Bonanza 33 Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Bonanza 33 is a 6-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 168–172 kt (311–319 km/h), a range of 717–920 nm (1,328–1,704 km), and a useful load of 1,134 lbs (514 kg).
20 Beechcraft Bonanza 33 For Sale
Browse all 20 listings →There are currently 20 used Beechcraft Bonanza 33 for sale, ranging from $186,336 to $499,000, with a median asking price of $249,750.
Beechcraft Bonanza 33 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonanza E33 | 1966–1968 | 6 | 168 kts (311 km/h) | 920 nm (1,704 km) | 1,134 lbs (514 kg) | $120K – $152K | A straight-tail Debonair-family Bonanza — a well-handling, conventional-tail single, often the most affordable way into a straight-tail Bonanza. | 2 |
| Bonanza F33A | 1970–1994 | 5 | 172 kts (319 km/h) | 717 nm (1,328 km) | — | $145K – $565K | The straight-tail performance Bonanza — V35-class speed with a conventional tail. | 53 |
| Debonair 33 | 1959–1961 | 6 | 168 kts (311 km/h) | 920 nm (1,704 km) | 1,134 lbs (514 kg) | $75K – $224K | The economical early straight-tail (Debonair) — lowest-cost way into the Bonanza family. | 19 |
Compare Beechcraft Bonanza 33
See how the Beechcraft Bonanza 33 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
⏲ Compare Beechcraft Bonanza 33 generations →Beechcraft Bonanza 33 Price & Cost
How much does a Beechcraft Bonanza 33 cost? Used Bonanza 33 prices: $186K – $499K, average $269K (median $249K), across 16 priced of 20 active listings.
Based on 31 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Beechcraft Bonanza 33
When buying a Beechcraft Bonanza 33, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Beechcraft Bonanza 33
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Beechcraft Bonanza 33 Inventory by Country
| United States | 55 |
| Germany | 3 |
| Canada | 3 |
| South Africa | 3 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Lithuania | 1 |
Beechcraft Bonanza 33 Inventory by State
| North Carolina | 8 |
| Florida | 6 |
| California | 5 |
| Idaho | 3 |
| Oklahoma | 3 |
| Colorado | 3 |
| Arizona | 2 |
| Wisconsin | 2 |
| Illinois | 2 |
| Kentucky | 2 |
| Montana | 2 |
| Ohio | 2 |
Beechcraft Bonanza 33 by Price
| Under $100k | 4 |
| Under $200k | 23 |
| Under $300k | 45 |
| Under $500k | 59 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft Bonanza 33
| 1988 Bonanza F33A | $215,000 |
| Debonair 33 | $90,000 |
| 1991 Bonanza F33A | $450,000 |
| 1965 Debonair 33 | $85,000 |
| 1992 Bonanza F33A | $289,000 |
| 1990 Bonanza F33A | $305,000 |
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Beechcraft Bonanza 33 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Bonanza 33. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database