Beechcraft Debonair 33 Aircraft 1960s
Pre-1980 piston singles are heritage airframes that have typically been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times — original avionics replaced with modern Garmin or Avidyne panels, engines on at least one mid-time overhaul cycle, interiors refreshed once or twice. Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion (especially wing carry-through, tail, gear), AD compliance history, log-book continuity, engine cylinder borescope. Heritage value can be meaningful for original aircraft in restored condition.
← Beechcraft Bonanza 33 family
The Beechcraft Debonair is the original name (1960-1967) for the straight-tail Model 33 — a less-trim-deluxe variant of the Bonanza launched to compete on price with the Piper Comanche. Beechcraft renamed it the Bonanza 33 in 1968, but the Debonair name persists for early aircraft and has its own collector following. Same airframe lineage as the Bonanza 33: Continental IO-470 engine, ~168 kt cruise, four seats. (Cross-link: see also [Bonanza 33](/models/beechcraft-bonanza-33).)
22 used Beechcraft Debonair 33 aircraft for sale 1960s · 6-seat · Used median asking $159,000 · updated 10 hours ago
Beechcraft Debonair 33 Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Debonair 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 1,134–1,160 lbs (514–526 kg).
Beechcraft Debonair 33 for Sale
Browse all listings →Beechcraft Debonair 33 asking prices range from $75,000 to $224,000, with a median of $159,000 (market reference $130,000).
Beechcraft Debonair 33 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonanza 33 | 1960–1995 | 4 | 168 kts (311 km/h) | 920 nm (1,704 km) | 1,134 lbs (514 kg) | $139K – $350K | Straight-tail Bonanza/Debonair — an economical, simpler 4-seat tourer and the lowest-cost way into the Bonanza line. | 99 |
| Bonanza E33 | 1966–1968 | 4 | 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) | 1,160 lbs (526 kg) | $145K – $565K | The straight-tail performance Bonanza — V35-class speed with a conventional tail. | 65 |
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Browse all Beechcraft models →Beechcraft Debonair 33 Price & Cost
How much does a Beechcraft Debonair 33 cost? Used Debonair 33 prices: $75K – $224K, average $159K (median $159K); market reference $130K, across 25 priced of 22 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 Debonair 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 Debonair 33
Buying a Beechcraft Debonair 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 Debonair 33
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Beechcraft Debonair 33 Inventory by Country
| United States | 21 |
| Australia | 1 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Italy | 1 |
Beechcraft Debonair 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 Debonair 33 by Price
| Under $100k | 5 |
| Under $200k | 36 |
| Under $300k | 65 |
| Under $500k | 83 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft Debonair 33
| Debonair 33 | $90,000 |
| 1965 Debonair 33 | $85,000 |
| 1960 Debonair 33 | $119,000 |
| 1965 Debonair 33 | $99,000 |
| 1960 Debonair 33 | $139,000 |
| 1964 Debonair 33 | $209,000 |
Other Beechcraft Aircraft
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| Beechcraft Bonanza 35 | 178 |
| Beechcraft Baron 58 | 131 |
| Beechcraft King Air 200 | 99 |
Beechcraft Debonair 33 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Debonair 33. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database