1978 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 59 comparable BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA listings ($328,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
- Airframe time +2,018 hr vs comps -4.0%
- Engine time -55 hr vs comps +0.2%
- Market supply: 56 for sale of 1907 FAA-registered +2.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA |
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| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 6,670 hrs |
| Engine time | 683 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-530W |
| Annual | 4004-55 |
Description
Aircraft located at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (KPAE) WA, 45 min drive from Seattle Always US-based Complete logbooks since new Complete logbook PDFs and high-resolution photo gallery available by email request Annual inspection due 7/2026 ELT battery due IFR 91.411/.413 inspection due 5/2028 Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 3600 pounds Basic Empty Weight: 2504 pounds Useful Load: 1096 pounds Usable Fuel Capacity: 114 gallons Empty CG: 78.26 inches The gross weight can be increased to 4011 pounds with the purchase of the GAMI/Osborne 4011 Pound Gross Weight Increase STC for approximately $1,995. This brings the useful load to 1507 pounds.
Modifications
J.L. Osborne 20 gal tip tanks (brings total usable fuel to 114 gal) Single yoke D’Shannon ½” speed slope windshield D’Shannon ¼” side windows with pilot & co-pilot vent windows Rosen sun visors D’Shannon aileron and flap gap seals Whelen flashing beacon Cabin fresh air blower kit SMP upper and middle hinge bracket upgrade STC (AD 93-24-03 no longer applies) RAPCO Standby vacuum system
Avionics
Bendix/King KFC 200 autopilot with flight director S-TEC yaw damper STC Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS, comm/nav #1 Garmin GPSmap 496 JPI EDM-700 engine monitor with TIT option Shadin Microflo fuel flow computer BFG WX-1000+ Stormscope Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B in/out transponder Northern Airborne Technology intercom with 6-place headset jacks Aux music input jack Aero Tech digital yoke chronometer KI-256 attitude indicator KCS 55A HSI Collins audio panel, 251 comm/nav #2
How this aircraft compares
Where this BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA lands versus other BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA listings on fyiAero.
Price
24th pct$275k · 24th percentile of 59 listings
Airframe time
85th pct6,670 hours total (TTAF) · 85th percentile of 67 listings
Engine time
47th pct683 hours since major overhaul · 47th percentile of 66 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | A36 BONANZA |
| Serial Number | E-1339 |
| Registration # | N2024Q |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KPAE (Seattle Paine Field International Airport) |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,670 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO550B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 683 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1700 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2010 |
| Turbonormalized | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | D3A32C409-C |
| Prop Time | 2280 SNEW |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Bendix/King KFC 200 autopilot with flight director S-TEC yaw damper STC Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS, comm/nav #1 Garmin GPSmap 496 JPI EDM-700 engine monitor with TIT option Shadin Microflo fuel flow computer BFG WX-1000+ Stormscope Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B in/out transponder Northern Airborne Technology intercom with 6-place headset jacks Aux music input jack Aero Tech digital yoke chronometer KI-256 attitude indicator KCS 55A HSI Collins audio panel, 251 comm/nav #2 |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | J.L. Osborne 20 gal tip tanks (brings total usable fuel to 114 gal) Single yoke D’Shannon ½” speed slope windshield D’Shannon ¼” side windows with pilot & co-pilot vent windows Rosen sun visors D’Shannon aileron and flap gap seals Whelen flashing beacon Cabin fresh air blower kit SMP upper and middle hinge bracket upgrade STC (AD 93-24-03 no longer applies) RAPCO Standby vacuum system |
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Exterior
| Year Painted | 2015 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Miscellaneous Maintenance: New TAT turbo exhaust clamp 8/2020 #2 cylinder R&R, repaired (Avian) 4/2019 New Gill 242 battery 12/2017 New 50A Electrosystems alternator 9/2016 New MLG retract rod springs, complete LG rig 2/2014 New Autolite/Unison spark plugs 7/2013 Removed, inspected, lubed, reinstalled both elev trim actuators, rigged tabs 8/2012 New nose tire 5/2012 New ELT battery 5/2012 JPI EDM-700 repaired by JPI 9/2011 Both main tires replaced with Goodyear Flight Custom Desser retreads 4/2011 New LORD engine mount isolators 6/2010 OH exhaust (Kniseley) 6/2010 OH turbocharger, controller, wastegate, relief valve (Approved Turbo, Visalia CA) 6/2010 OH prop governor (Wings West, Puyallup WA) 6/2010 New FWF hoses 6/2010 New silicone engine baffle seals 6/2010 OH starter adapter with Aircraft Specialties Services modified spring STC 4/2010 Both magnetos (pressurized) OH 1/2010 OH fuel pump 1/2010 OH Engine (Western Skyways) to factory new tolerances 1/2010 New alternator out sensor 10/2008 New RAPCO brake linings 9/2008 New BDS ¼” rear 4 cabin windows 1/2008 New BDS windshield and LH/RH forward cabin windows 7/2007 OH Airborne 212CW vacuum pump (Holly Aero), new RAPCO pneumatic filter 12/2006 Both flaps replaced with OH, rudder replaced with OH (Biggs) due to twist out of limits 6/2006 Aircraft rigged by Biggs Aircraft 6/2006 New elevator hinge bearings 1/2006 Flap actuators removed, disassembled, inspected, lubricated, reinstalled 1/2006 LG transmission removed, disassembled, inspected, serviced, reinstalled 1/2006 LG motor removed, disassembled, cleaned, inspected, reinstalled 1/2006 New nose wheel bearings and races 1/2006 KS270A pitch servo repaired 5/2005 OH KI-256 attitude gyro 5/20025 New spec NLG aft retract rod end ADNEL-317 12/2004 Removed, magnafluxed, inspected, reinstalled all wing attach bolts with new nuts 12/2004 New instrument panel shock mounts 12/2004 New central vacuum filter 12/2004 New LH main fuel bladder 8/2004 New LH tip tank transfer pump 12/2003 RH main fuel bladder replaced with FFC unit 4/2003 New RH tip tank transfer pump 10/2002 OH voltage regulator 12/2002 Rammer intercooler system installed (TAT, Inc) 7/2002 Both brake calipers replaced with serviceable 9/1999 New style engine airbox and duct 8/1999 Lower firewall and cowl skins repaired with factory skins 5/1999 Installed Beech kit 36-4004-55 on LH/RH fwd spar carrythrough IAW SB 2360 5/1994 Aft vert stab skins, LH horizontal stab LE skin repl with new, serviceable LH elev, rudder 3/1990 OH manifold pressure gauge 2/1980 |
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