Beechcraft Bonanza 33 Aircraft in California
California's diverse terrain (coastal, high-desert, mountain) makes it a strong test market for high-performance and turbocharged aircraft. Significant GA infrastructure spans LA Basin, SF Bay Area, San Diego and Central Valley. Coastal flying demands attention to corrosion; mountain flying needs hot-and-high training.
The Beechcraft Bonanza 33 is the conventional straight-tail Bonanza — the same fuselage as the V-tail with a conventional empennage. Production ran 1960 to 1995, originally sold as the Beechcraft Debonair before being renamed Bonanza 33 in 1968. Cruise around 168 knots on a Continental IO-470/520/550. The F33A is generally considered the most refined and capable 33 — a sweet handler with full Bonanza speed and the option for an aerobatic-capable variant. The Debonair name refers to the early straight-tail models; today the same airframe lineage is one canonical 33.
10 used Beechcraft Bonanza 33 aircraft for sale in California · 4-seat · Reference price ~$150,000 ($80,000–$280,000) · updated yesterday
Beechcraft Bonanza 33 Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Bonanza 33 is a 4-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 1,134–1,160 lbs (514–526 kg).
Beechcraft Bonanza 33 for Sale
Beechcraft Bonanza 33 asking prices range from $120,000 to $385,000, with a median of $297,000 (market reference $150,000).
Beechcraft Bonanza 33 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debonair 33 | 1959–1966 | 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. | 25 |
| Bonanza E33 | 1966–1968 | 4 | 168 kts (311 km/h) | 920 nm (1,704 km) | 1,134 lbs (514 kg) | — | 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) | 1,160 lbs (526 kg) | $145K – $499K | The straight-tail performance Bonanza — V35-class speed with a conventional tail. | 48 |
Compare Beechcraft Bonanza 33
See how the Beechcraft Bonanza 33 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Beechcraft Bonanza 33 cost? Used Bonanza 33 prices: $120K – $385K, average $290K (median $297K); market reference $150K, across 9 priced of 10 active 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.
Beechcraft Bonanza 33 Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $350,000 (1990 models) · highest around $518,432 (1993). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Beechcraft Bonanza 33
Buying a Beechcraft Bonanza 33 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Beechcraft Bonanza 33
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Beechcraft Bonanza 33 Inventory by Country
| United States | 78 |
| Australia | 3 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
| South Africa | 2 |
| Lithuania | 1 |
Beechcraft Bonanza 33 Inventory by State
| California | 12 |
| Florida | 8 |
| North Carolina | 7 |
| Wisconsin | 4 |
| Colorado | 4 |
| Arkansas | 3 |
| Idaho | 3 |
| Illinois | 3 |
| Kentucky | 3 |
| Oklahoma | 3 |
| Texas | 3 |
| Georgia | 2 |
Beechcraft Bonanza 33 by Price
| Under $100k | 5 |
| Under $200k | 36 |
| Under $300k | 65 |
| Under $500k | 83 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft Bonanza 33
| 1980 Bonanza F33A | $199,000 |
| 1979 Bonanza F33A | $180,000 |
| 1988 Bonanza F33A | $215,000 |
| 1992 Bonanza F33A | $289,000 |
| 1965 Debonair 33 | $85,000 |
| Debonair 33 | $90,000 |
Other Beechcraft Aircraft
| Beechcraft Baron 58 | 60 |
| Beechcraft 1900 | 19 |
| Beechcraft King Air 350 | 19 |
| Beechcraft Bonanza 35 | 19 |
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