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1974 BEECHCRAFT F33A BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 13 comparable Beechcraft F33A BONANZA listings ($265,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +740 hr vs comps -1.5%
- Engine time +440 hr vs comps -3.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (85% of comps) +0.7%
- No Autopilot (85% of comps have one) -1.5%
- No ADS-B (85% of comps have one) -2.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft F33A BONANZA |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,068 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,000 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GNS530 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
Description
• Low-wing, Single-Engine Bonanza • Retractable Tricycle Landing Gear • Cabin Side-Entry Door • Four Seats • Dual Yokes • Wingtip Accent Paint • Service Ceiling: 17,858 Feet • Rate of Climb: 1,167 Feet/Minute • Wingspan: 32.83 Feet • Length: 27.50 Feet • Height: 8.58 Feet • Stall Speed: 58 MPH • Takeoff Distance: 1,002 Feet • Landing Distance: 763 Feet • Takeoff Over 50-ft Obstacle: 1,769 Feet • Landing Over 50-ft Obstacle: 1,324 Feet
Modifications
• Custom Red/Cream Cabin Upholstery with Contrast Piping and Embroidered B Headrests • Garmin Panel-Mounted Navigation Display • Distinctive Exterior Graphics • Four Seats • Overhead Air Vents and Cabin Lighting • Seat Belts • Interior Sidewall Pockets/Trim • Carpeted Baggage Area • Cabin Grab Handles • Dual Flight Controls
Avionics
• Garmin Panel-Mounted GPS/Navigation Unit • Conventional Analog Attitude Indicator • Airspeed Indicator • Altimeter • Vertical-Speed Indicator • Heading Indicator and Turn Coordinator • Engine Instrumentation • Additional Panel-Mounted Radio/Navigation Controls
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 ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft F33A BONANZA lands versus other Beechcraft F33A BONANZA listings on fyiAero.
Price
73rd pct$299k · 73rd percentile of 33 listings
Airframe time
84th pct5,068 hours total (TTAF) · 84th percentile of 32 listings
Engine time
62nd pct1,000 hours since major overhaul · 62nd percentile of 32 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | F33A BONANZA |
| Serial Number | CE-535 |
| Registration # | XB-BVD |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | BRO |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,068 |
|---|---|
| Range | 715 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,400 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 2,125 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,275 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 74 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO520B |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 285 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,000 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1700 |
Props
| Prop Time | 880 |
|---|---|
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Composite |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530 |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | • Garmin Panel-Mounted GPS/Navigation Unit • Conventional Analog Attitude Indicator • Airspeed Indicator • Altimeter • Vertical-Speed Indicator • Heading Indicator and Turn Coordinator • Engine Instrumentation • Additional Panel-Mounted Radio/Navigation Controls |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | • Four Seats • Overhead Air Vents and Cabin Lighting • Seat Belts • Interior Sidewall Pockets/Trim • Carpeted Baggage Area • Cabin Grab Handles • Dual Flight Controls |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | • Custom Red/Cream Cabin Upholstery with Contrast Piping and Embroidered B Headrests • Garmin Panel-Mounted Navigation Display • Distinctive Exterior Graphics |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1974 |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft F33A Bonanza
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft F33A Bonanza (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 717 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 172 kts · 198 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1002.0 / 763.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The F33A Bonanza seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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