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1973 BEECHCRAFT 33 BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 261 comparable BEECHCRAFT Single-Engine Piston listings ($289,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -6 vs comparable listings -9.0%
- Airframe time -240 hr vs comps +0.5%
- Engine time +191 hr vs comps -0.6%
- Garmin G500 glass (uncommon in comps) +2.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Market supply: 32 for sale of 978 FAA-registered +1.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | BEECHCRAFT 33 BONANZA |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,590 hrs |
| Engine time | 810 SMOH |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GTN 750, Garmin GTN 650, Garmin G500 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description 1973 Beechcraft F33A Bonanza - Immaculate, Fully Modernized, All-Electric This exceptional 1973 Beechcraft F33A Bonanza is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully upgraded, all-electric Bonanza with a full Garmin glass cockpit, fresh paint and interior, and meticulous maintenance history. With no known damage history and complete logs back to delivery, this aircraft is turnkey and ready for serious IFR travel. Airframe & Engine • Total Time Airframe: 3,590 hours • Engine: Continental IO-520-BB • Engine Time: 810 hours since overhaul • All compressions 72+ at last annual • GAMInjectors (custom tuned fuel injectors) • All-electric system - no vacuum pumps • No known damage history • Complete logs since new (1973) Propeller • Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF • 830 hours since new Avionics & Glass Cockpit • Garmin G500 PFD/MFD • Garmin GTN-750 #1 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com • Garmin GTN-650 #2 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com • Garmin GDL-88 ADS-B IN/OUT (dual-link traffic & weather) • Garmin GMA-35 audio control • Garmin GTX-32 transponder • Bluetooth - Garmin FS-210 • Mid-Continent MD-302 backup attitude indicator (standby battery) • JPI EDM-930 color engine management system Autopilot • S-TEC System 60-2 • GPSS • Altitude preselect • Altitude hold • Electric trim Lighting & Exterior • Whelen Parmetheus Plus LED landing light • Whelen Parmetheus Plus LED taxi light • Knots-2-U Tail Beacon • New paint Interior & Comfort • New interior • Bose aircraft-powered LEMO headset plugs (pilot & copilot) • Rosen sun visors • Super Soundproofing throughout • Dual yoke • AP Enterprises Door Steward Maintenance & Compliance • Annual completed July 2025 • Recently overhauled landing gear motor and actuator • New alternator • Dick Wilson DW1 & DW2 brackets (permanent compliance with AD 93-24-03) Summary This F33A is an immaculate, thoughtfully upgraded Bonanza that combines classic Beechcraft performance with a modern, redundant Garmin flight deck. Strong engine, excellent compressions, all-electric reliability, and pristine cosmetics make this aircraft ideal for the discerning owner-pilot seeking comfort, speed, and confidence. Aircraft is immaculate and ready to fly. Among Bonanza enthusiasts, the F33A occupies a sweet spot in the model lineup. Compared to earlier V-tails, the F33A offers improved cabin access, higher useful loads, and more predictable handling, while retaining the lighter weight and efficiency that later six-seat A36 models sacrifice. Compared to an A36, the F33A delivers similar cruise performance at lower fuel burn, lower acquisition cost, and reduced maintenance complexity, making it a favorite of owner-pilots who fly serious IFR missions. What truly separates premium F33A examples is modernization. Many Bonanzas still carry legacy avionics, vacuum systems, or partial upgrades. This aircraft stands out with a fully integrated Garmin glass cockpit, dual WAAS navigators, ADS-B In/Out, a modern autopilot with GPSS and altitude preselect, and a fully all-electric architecture eliminating vacuum system failure points. Combined with fresh paint and interior, excellent compressions, and complete logs since new, this aircraft represents the upper tier of the F33A market. Airframe • 3,590 hours total time • No known damage history • Complete logs since new (1973) • New paint • New interior • Super Soundproofing throughout • Dual yoke
Modifications
Engine • Continental IO-520-BB • 810 hours since overhaul • GAMInjectors (custom tuned fuel injectors) • All compressions greater than 72 at last annual • All-electric system - no vacuum pumps Propeller • Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF • 830 hours since new Upgraded Mcfarlane Vernier Assist Throttle
Avionics
Avionics • Garmin G500 PFD/MFD • Garmin GTN-750 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com • Garmin GTN-650 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com • Garmin GDL-88 ADS-B In/Out (dual-link traffic & weather) • Garmin GMA-35 audio control • Garmin GTX-32 transponder • Garmin FS-210 Bluetooth adapter • Mid-Continent MD-302 backup attitude indicator with standby battery • JPI EDM-930 color engine management system Autopilot • S-TEC System 60-2 • GPSS • Altitude preselect • Altitude hold • Electric trim Lighting / Exterior • Whelen Parmetheus Plus LED landing light • Whelen Parmetheus Plus LED taxi light • Knots-2-U tail beacon
