Beechcraft Bonanza A36 Aircraft in North Carolina
North Carolina has a strong GA presence with hubs at Raleigh-Durham (RDU/TTA), Charlotte (KCLT/JQF), Asheville (AVL) and Wilmington (ILM). Honda Aircraft Company is based in Greensboro. Diverse terrain ranges from coastal to Appalachian. Year-round flying conditions favourable.
13 used Beechcraft Bonanza A36 aircraft for sale in North Carolina · 6-seat · $255K – $519K · updated 3 hours ago
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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.
Beechcraft Bonanza A36 Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Bonanza A36 is a 6-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 169 kt (313 km/h), a range of 720 nm (1,333 km).
13 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 For Sale
Browse all 13 listings →There are currently 13 used Beechcraft Bonanza A36 for sale, ranging from $255,000 to $519,000, with a median asking price of $455,000.
Compare Beechcraft Bonanza A36
See how the Beechcraft Bonanza A36 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Beechcraft Bonanza A36 cost? Used Bonanza A36 prices: $255K – $519K, average $423K (median $455K), across 13 priced of 13 active listings.
Based on 63 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.
Beechcraft Bonanza A36 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 $399,000 (1995 models) · highest around $1,372,250 (2026). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Every Beechcraft Bonanza A36 faces a mandatory 1,700-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $35,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,700-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Beechcraft Bonanza A36 Inventory by Country
| United States | 179 |
| Australia | 7 |
| KS | 3 |
| Germany | 3 |
| South Africa | 3 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
Beechcraft Bonanza A36 Inventory by State
| North Carolina | 22 |
| Texas | 19 |
| California | 19 |
| Florida | 14 |
| Kentucky | 11 |
| Ohio | 9 |
| South Carolina | 8 |
| Illinois | 5 |
| Georgia | 5 |
| Arizona | 5 |
| Tennessee | 5 |
| Oklahoma | 5 |
Beechcraft Bonanza A36 by Price
| Under $200k | 3 |
| Under $300k | 46 |
| Under $500k | 122 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft Bonanza A36
| 1998 Bonanza A36 | $515,000 |
| 1999 Bonanza A36 | $489,000 |
| 1983 Bonanza A36 | $365,000 |
| 2010 Bonanza G36 | $835,000 |
| 2008 Bonanza G36 | $665,000 |
| 1997 Bonanza A36 | $459,000 |
Other Beechcraft Helicopters
| Beechcraft Bonanza 36 | 213 |
| Beechcraft Bonanza 35 | 141 |
| Beechcraft Baron 58 | 117 |
| Beechcraft King Air 200 | 94 |
Beechcraft Bonanza A36 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Bonanza A36. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database