1966 BEECHCRAFT C33A DEBONAIR
Starts from the median asking price of 12 comparable Beechcraft 33A series listings ($221,765), then adjusts for:
- Year -7 vs comparable listings -10.5%
- Airframe time -464 hr vs comps +0.9%
- Engine time +340 hr vs comps -2.7%
- Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 113 FAA-registered +2.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft C33A DEBONAIR |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,604 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,340 SFRM |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GENESYS ST-901, STEC 50 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Trig TA10 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W |
| Annual | 95-04-03 |
Description
Aircraft hangared at Shelbyville Municipal Airport (KSYI) in Shelbyville, TN (50-minute drive from Nashville International Airport) Complete logbooks and high-resolution photos available by email request All FAA AD’s in compliance Annual inspection due 8/2027 IFR certification due 1/2028 ELT battery due 8/2027 FAA AD 95-04-03 (wing spar carry-through structure) performed 1/2022 (no cracks found) and next due at 4953 TT Damage history – (1) Repair nose gear collapse 8/1970 (2) Replace RH panel, keel, nose cowl, main gear doors, and nose gear doors 9/1971 Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 3300 pounds Basic Empty Weight: 2133 pounds Useful Load: 1167 pounds Usable Fuel Capacity: 74 gallons Empty CG: 80.43 inches
Modifications
D’Shannon Aviation engine baffle kit D’Shannon Aviation exhaust Electroair electronic ignition system GAMIjectors (customized tuned fuel injectors) Dual yoke LED landing light LED taxi light Whelen LED strobe BAS Inc. inertia wheel 4-point shoulder harnesses for pilot and co-pilot Mountain View Aviation Door Steward for pilot door Rosen sun visors
Avionics
STEC 50 autopilot STEC ST 901 GPSS module Garmin GNS 530W WAAS #1 GPS/Nav/Comm King KX 155 #2 Nav/Comm Garmin GTX 327 Mode S transponder Garmin GDL 88D ADS-B In/Out unit Garmin GMA 340 audio panel BFG WX 900 Stormscope Garmin GI 106A CDI/GS indicator King KI 209 CDI/GS indicator JPI EDM 830 engine management system Digital tachometer Precision Aviation PAI 700 vertical card compass Co-pilot panel-mounted push-to-talk switch True Blue TA102 USB port
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | C33A DEBONAIR |
| Serial Number | CE-82 |
| Registration # | N7951M |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KSYI (50-minute drive from Nashville International Airport) |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,604 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO520BB |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,340 SFRM |
| Engine TBO | 1700 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 1999 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 2A36C23 |
| Prop Time | 1676 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | STEC 50 autopilot STEC ST 901 GPSS module Garmin GNS 530W WAAS #1 GPS/Nav/Comm King KX 155 #2 Nav/Comm Garmin GTX 327 Mode S transponder Garmin GDL 88D ADS-B In/Out unit Garmin GMA 340 audio panel BFG WX 900 Stormscope Garmin GI 106A CDI/GS indicator King KI 209 CDI/GS indicator JPI EDM 830 engine management system Digital tachometer Precision Aviation PAI 700 vertical card compass Co-pilot panel-mounted push-to-talk switch True Blue TA102 USB port |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | D’Shannon Aviation engine baffle kit D’Shannon Aviation exhaust Electroair electronic ignition system GAMIjectors (customized tuned fuel injectors) Dual yoke LED landing light LED taxi light Whelen LED strobe BAS Inc. inertia wheel 4-point shoulder harnesses for pilot and co-pilot Mountain View Aviation Door Steward for pilot door Rosen sun visors |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Miscellaneous Maintenance: New throttle cable 6/2022 Perform FAA AD 95-04-03 1/2022 New mixture cable 8/2021 New RH fuel cell 5/2021 IRAN propeller by Sensenich Propeller Service 5/2021 New LH and RH tires 5/2021 Replace LH magneto 12/2018 Install Electroair electronic ignition system 11/2018 New Concorde battery 6/2018 Overhaul starter adapter 6/2018 Overhaul starter 6/2018 Overhaul landing gear motor 6/2018 New D’Shannon exhaust 4/2018 New brake discs and linings 12/2017 New electric fuel boost pump 12/2017 Overhaul alternator 12/2017 Overhaul #6 cylinder 12/2017 New engine hoses 12/2016 500-hour alternator inspection 12/2016 500-hour magneto inspection 12/2016 New nose gear retract rod ends 12/2015 New LH fuel cell 4/2010 New nose tire 11/2008 New URHB32E spark plugs 10/2006 Overhaul fuel pump 8/2006 Repair cylinders 8/2006 New engine mounts 12/1999 New windows and windshield 3/1999 Strip/treat/repaint LH and RH elevators 9/1997 Replace RH panel, keel, repair nose cowl, repair RH wingtip, replace main gear doors, and replace nose gear doors 9/1971 Repair damage to nose cowl, forward bulkhead, nose gear, vertical stabilizer due to nose gear collapse on ground 8/1970 |
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Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft C33A Debonair
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft C33A Debonair (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 520 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 174 kts · 200 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 880.0 / 632.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The C33A Debonair seats up to 4 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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