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1977 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 38 comparable Beechcraft A36 BONANZA listings ($302,250), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -732 hr vs comps +1.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (63% of comps) +1.7%
- ADS-B (74% of comps) +0.7%
- 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 | 4,120 hrs |
| Engine time | 863 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | STEC 55 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Major price reduction!!! Our seller says it’s time to move on. Brand New Paint Job. #1 Airframe log Missing from original to 1998 with 2566.7 Airframe hours. Airframe repairs 1979. Many, many positive features. Hangared, and it shows!! Fresh annual August, 2026. Documents: - annual_4.jpg: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041718123&p=&ext=.jpg&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA2qakttuyUvsXB%2bLwHdJyEZ1vMsD8mn6xgprhahJx8bq11G3kPcDd9C24NQBSZi27k%3d - annual_3.jpg: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041718117&p=&ext=.jpg&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA3hJ6u4rzAHe8mBZQFMYFeNccdz5Ltd30L78Qdd%2fbJgybzjxG2BiHNfqvRRdw6z0lM%3d - annual_2.jpg: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041718109&p=&ext=.jpg&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA25nwq5BeCDzljgouSJliS4yQpvKZY97lX8hautvqffLretVEVd5bpcfqmfUKlPc2k%3d - annual_1.jpg: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041717932&p=&ext=.jpg&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA2TtovUgo2GCiR6Ne6ck74mrtTZza8yk2QGXSnKWW8pBd3T2kUF7MT7m2XzozVQjUA%3d - N759VL wt and balance.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11003158712&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=tdf0EH8j0O1BRdIXxRgis2NkGYuT84%2fHIH9W1qN%2f3apcUNM4owXWHTDsJn1A%2fL76emRkUokpse4%3d - N756VL airframe log #2 cont..pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10015701128&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=HaKLQ3vbUetxIiBTdUFIzqLs2XS8ZwdwKRWs6ZODgfz3uRSLEkc32XASl7m5nCk9RpwI0HWI%2bqU%3d - N759VL prop log.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10015701151&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=HaKLQ3vbUet807GuvpocUpsSOGT7wzYWbpY6hhfHN%2f8QcQwjNQOJzgjIxVlJcY%2b5Fq8avXCwlP8%3d - N759VL eng log.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10015701140&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=HaKLQ3vbUevs8seBcwZs%2f8CdXRpoYW%2bXFqZD8ntURxBOLUxcwbIEEvxh4KowmHugFCdeMCU6ozo%3d - N759VL air frame log #2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10015701118&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=HaKLQ3vbUes65ynYOvd6f2hSOtUUA6ScLCdnUXHurQO1lql7WIKp1mIwfzE403G8M3H74SZDpZo%3d
Modifications
Elec. Door Seal Aux Vacuum system Hamilton Vertical Compass Card Foldable Card Table
Avionics
STEC 55 Autopilot/Altitude Hold Garmin 530 WAAS GPS Garmin 430 WAAS GPS Garmin GTX 300 Transponder/ADSB feature Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel/Intercom system King KCS 55A Slaved HSI system WX 10 Storm Scope Graphic Engine Monitor Fuel Flow Totalizer
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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft A36 BONANZA lands versus other Beechcraft A36 BONANZA listings on fyiAero.
Price
8th pct$200k · 8th percentile of 72 listings
Airframe time
62nd pct4,120 hours total (TTAF) · 62nd percentile of 60 listings
Engine time
61st pct863 hours since major overhaul · 61st 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.
Documents
General
| Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | A36 BONANZA |
| Serial Number | E1164 |
| Registration # | N759VL |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KSNA (John Wayne) |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,120 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 80 gal |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO520BA |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | 280819-R |
| Engine Horsepower | 285 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 863 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1700 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2005 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 837 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 3A32C76 |
| Prop Time | 1596 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | STEC 55 Autopilot/Altitude Hold Garmin 530 WAAS GPS Garmin 430 WAAS GPS Garmin GTX 300 Transponder/ADSB feature Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel/Intercom system King KCS 55A Slaved HSI system WX 10 Storm Scope Graphic Engine Monitor Fuel Flow Totalizer |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Elec. Door Seal Aux Vacuum system Hamilton Vertical Compass Card Foldable Card Table |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2024 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Fresh extensive annual March, 2026. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | annual_4.jpg annual_3.jpg annual_2.jpg annual_1.jpg N759VL wt and balance.pdf N756VL airframe log #2 cont..pdf |
|---|---|
| Propeller | N759VL prop log.pdf |
| Engine | N759VL eng log.pdf |
| Aircraft | N759VL air frame log #2.pdf |
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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