1978 BEECHCRAFT F33A BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 18 comparable Beechcraft F33A BONANZA listings ($257,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +1,660 hr vs comps -3.3%
- Engine time +707 hr vs comps -5.7%
- No Modern GPS navigator (72% of comps have one) -3.4%
- ADS-B (67% of comps) +0.9%
- Market supply: 25 for sale of 978 FAA-registered +2.9%
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 | 5,950 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,379 SMOH |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Aspen EA100 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | King KFC200 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | Bendix KX-165 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNS-530W |
| Annual | January 2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
5950 Hours Total Time Since New. Texas owned since new. Never around the coast.
Modifications
Electronics International MVP-50 Primary Instrument (Solid State TSO'd replacement of all engine power, temperature and fuel gauges/computer), 5th (Child's) Seat, GAMI Fuel Injectors, Knots2U Baggage Door Strut, Steward Cabin Door Strut, All Windows and Windscreen Upgraded to LP Aero Thick Glass, 406 Mhz ELT, Digital Clock / Chronometer,.
Avionics
Garmin GNS-530W WAAS GPS / Nav / Com / Color Map. Garmin GTX-345 Digital ADS-B Transponder (ADS-B Weather And Traffic). Aspen Evolution PFD-100 Primary Flight Display (includes GPSS). Aspen EA-100 Autopilot Interface (Digital to analog converter for precise autopilot operation). King KFC-200 Autopilot with Altitude Hold and Glide Slope / Glide Path Coupling. Wired for a King KX-165 Nav/Com (empty tray in panel). No plans to replace the bad unit at this time).
Recommended avionics upgrades
The GTN 750Xi is the upgrade from the GNS 530 — 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 F33A BONANZA lands versus other Beechcraft F33A BONANZA listings on fyiAero.
Price
21st pct$199k · 21st percentile of 33 listings
Airframe time
86th pct5,950 hours total (TTAF) · 86th percentile of 35 listings
Engine time
80th pct1,379 hours since major overhaul · 80th percentile of 35 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 | F33A BONANZA |
| Serial Number | CE-823 |
| Registration # | N99DG |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,950 |
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Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,379 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1900 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNS-530W WAAS GPS / Nav / Com / Color Map. Garmin GTX-345 Digital ADS-B Transponder (ADS-B Weather And Traffic). Aspen Evolution PFD-100 Primary Flight Display (includes GPSS). Aspen EA-100 Autopilot Interface (Digital to analog converter for precise autopilot operation). King KFC-200 Autopilot with Altitude Hold and Glide Slope / Glide Path Coupling. Wired for a King KX-165 Nav/Com (empty tray in panel). No plans to replace the bad unit at this time). |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Electronics International MVP-50 Primary Instrument (Solid State TSO'd replacement of all engine power, temperature and fuel gauges/computer), 5th (Child's) Seat, GAMI Fuel Injectors, Knots2U Baggage Door Strut, Steward Cabin Door Strut, All Windows and Windscreen Upgraded to LP Aero Thick Glass, 406 Mhz ELT, Digital Clock / Chronometer,. |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due January 2027. IFR Certs are Scheduled for November. |
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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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