1976 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 37 comparable Beechcraft A36 BONANZA listings ($300,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +1,681 hr vs comps -3.4%
- Engine time -734 hr vs comps +5.9%
- Modern GPS navigator (62% of comps) +1.8%
- No Autopilot (81% of comps have one) -1.5%
- No ADS-B (73% of comps have one) -1.9%
- Market supply: 41 for sale of 1907 FAA-registered +3.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft A36 BONANZA |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 6,657 hrs |
| Engine time | 100.4 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Nighthawk SN3500 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Century III |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PMA 8000 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Priced under $300K!!, Exceptionally well-equipped Beechcraft TURBO NORMALIZED A36, featuring a LOW-TIME Continental IO-550B upgrade from the original IO-520, paired with a Tornado Alley Whirlwind II Turbo-normalizer for outstanding high-altitude performance. Additional highlights include a LOW-TIME 3-BLADE PROP, UPDATED PAINT 2026, and desirable Osborne Tip Tanks, delivering impressive range, efficiency, and head-turning ramp presence. A turnkey, high-performance Bonanza that stands apart from the market.
Modifications
New Tornado Alley Turbo Freshly Overhauled Fuel System Long Range Fuel Dual Yoke Osborne Tip Tanks (20 Gallons Per Side) Precise Flight Speed Brakes BAS Shoulder Harnesses Engine: Continental IO-550B (upgraded from the original IO-520), featuring a Tornado Alley Whirlwind II Turbonormalizer System.
Avionics
Century III Auto-Pilot with Nav and Localizer JPI 930 Digital Engine Monitor (Installed 4.2025) Bendix KX 155 Nav/Com Radios Garmin 430 WAAS Sandal SN 3500 w/Primary Display Nav/Maps/Traffic & Weather PMA 8000 Audio Panel with Bluetooth Connectivity Garmin GTX 330 Transponder
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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 A36 BONANZA lands versus other Beechcraft A36 BONANZA listings on fyiAero.
Price
29th pct$304k · 29th percentile of 72 listings
Airframe time
87th pct6,657 hours total (TTAF) · 87th percentile of 60 listings
Engine time
18th pct100 hours since major overhaul · 18th percentile of 61 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 | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | A36 BONANZA |
| Serial Number | E821 |
| Registration # | N630JL |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KHAO |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,657 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO550B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 100.4 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Turbonormalized | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 45 SMOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Century III Auto-Pilot with Nav and Localizer JPI 930 Digital Engine Monitor (Installed 4.2025) Bendix KX 155 Nav/Com Radios Garmin 430 WAAS Sandal SN 3500 w/Primary Display Nav/Maps/Traffic & Weather PMA 8000 Audio Panel with Bluetooth Connectivity Garmin GTX 330 Transponder |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | New Tornado Alley Turbo Freshly Overhauled Fuel System Long Range Fuel Dual Yoke Osborne Tip Tanks (20 Gallons Per Side) Precise Flight Speed Brakes BAS Shoulder Harnesses Engine: Continental IO-550B (upgraded from the original IO-520), featuring a Tornado Alley Whirlwind II Turbonormalizer System. |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2016 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2026 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | All Known Logs Annual Inspection: 9.2025 (Hamilton, Ohio) Aircraft Based in Hamilton, Ohio (KHAO) |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft A36 Bonanza
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 720 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 169 kts · 194 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 971.0 / 913.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The A36 Bonanza seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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