1978 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 38 comparable Beechcraft A36 BONANZA listings ($302,250), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +7,829 hr vs comps -15.7%
- Engine time -71 hr vs comps +0.6%
- No Modern GPS navigator (63% of comps have one) -3.0%
- No Autopilot (82% of comps have one) -1.5%
- No ADS-B (74% of comps have one) -1.9%
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 | 12,681 hrs |
| Engine time | 763 SCMOH |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Total time
- 12,681 hrs
Engine
- Time since major overhaul
- 763 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Will come with fresh annual November 25' Aircraft is getting extensive work done and will be turn key ready Serial Number E-1246 Status Valid Manufacturer Name BEECH Certificate Issue Date 03/01/2019 Model A36 Expiration Date 03/31/2029 Type Aircraft Fixed Wing Single-Engine Type Engine Reciprocating Pending Number Change None Dealer No Date Change Authorized None Mode S Code (base 8 / Oct) 51316256 MFR Year 1978 Mode S Code (Base 16 / Hex) A59CAE Type Registration LLC Fractional Owner NO Engine Manufacturer CONT MOTOR Classification Standard Engine Model IO 520 SERIES Category Utility A/W Date 03/20/1978 Exception Code No Airframe TT: 12,681 Engine SMOH: 763
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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
7th pct$199k · 7th percentile of 72 listings
Airframe time
99th pct12,681 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 60 listings
Engine time
51st pct763 engine hours · 51st 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | A36 BONANZA |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 12,681 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 763 SCMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1800 |
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.
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