Beechcraft Bonanza E33 Aircraft under $500,000
Under $500k for a piston single is the high-end price band — typically modern composite singles (Cirrus SR22/SR22T from mid-2000s+), late-model Bonanza or Mooney with full glass, low-time airframes with current engine status and full mandate compliance. Highest acquisition cost in piston class but lowest pre-buy discovery risk.
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The Beechcraft Bonanza E33 is a straight-tail Model 33 Bonanza. As part of the Beechcraft Bonanza family it shares the Bonanza airframe, handling and support network. Used prices vary widely with year, hours and avionics — see the live price range and current listings above, and compare it with the other Bonanza models on the family overview.
2 used Beechcraft Bonanza E33 aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 4-seat · Reference price ~$90,000 ($50,000–$160,000) · updated 15 hours ago
Beechcraft Bonanza E33 Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Bonanza E33 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 E33 for Sale
Beechcraft Bonanza E33 asking prices range from $120,000 to $152,900, with a median of $136,450 (market reference $90,000).
Beechcraft Bonanza E33 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 33 | 1960–1995 | 4 | 168 kts (311 km/h) | 920 nm (1,704 km) | 1,134 lbs (514 kg) | — | Straight-tail Bonanza/Debonair — an economical, simpler 4-seat tourer and the lowest-cost way into the Bonanza line. | 3 |
| 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 |
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How much does a Beechcraft Bonanza E33 cost? Used Bonanza E33 prices: $120K – $152K, average $136K (median $136K); market reference $90K, across 2 priced of 2 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 E33 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 E33
Every Beechcraft Bonanza E33 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Beechcraft Bonanza E33
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Beechcraft Bonanza E33 Inventory by Country
| United States | 2 |
Beechcraft Bonanza E33 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 E33 by Price
| Under $100k | 5 |
| Under $200k | 36 |
| Under $300k | 65 |
| Under $500k | 83 |
Beechcraft Bonanza E33 by Decade
| 1960s | 2 |
Other Beechcraft Aircraft
| Beechcraft Baron 58 | 60 |
| Beechcraft 1900 | 19 |
| Beechcraft King Air 350 | 19 |
| Beechcraft Bonanza 35 | 18 |
Beechcraft Bonanza E33 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Bonanza E33. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database