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Single-Engine Piston

1978 BEECHCRAFT F33A BONANZA

$340,000 fyiEstimate $269,000–$275,500 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 37 comparable BEECHCRAFT F33A BONANZA listings ($285,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year -6 vs comparable listings -9.0%
  • Airframe time +156 hr vs comps -0.3%
  • Garmin GTN 750Xi (uncommon in comps) +3.5%
  • Market supply: 32 for sale of 978 FAA-registered +1.7%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1978
3,806 hrs
N159GM
CE-765
CONTINENTAL
1
📍 Lake In The Hills, Illinois
Army Air Corps LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelBEECHCRAFT F33A BONANZA
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time3,806 hrs
Engine time408 SMOH
Prop blades3
Avionics / GPSGarmin GTN 750Xi
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GNX 375
Avionics / OtherAspen EFD1000
AnnualLoad 1223
InspectionAnnual
Garmin GPS Autopilot

Description

AKC Aviation proudly presents N159GM, an Exceptional 1978 Beechcraft F33A Bonanza. This aircraft features a powerful 300 HP lower time engine and an exceptional avionics package. It includes an Aspen PDF with Synthetic Vision, Garmin 750XI, Garmin 375, JPI EDM-930 engine monitor and an Auto-Pilot with Altitude Select. N159GM has been extremely well maintained, and all documentation is meticulously recorded. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this remarkable aircraft.

Modifications

3,500 Lbs. Gross Weight Increase Deshannon Engine Cooling Baffles Back-Up Altenator Tanis Engine Heater E-Z Heat Oil Pan Heater CiES Fuel Senders Whelen Orion 360 LED Belly Beacon Whelen 7108055 LED Top Beacon Wilco Led Wing Tip Nav/Strobe/Recognition Kit Rosen Sun Visors BAS 4-Point Harnesses Front Seats Bose LEMO 5-pin/Dual Headset Inputs - Front Seats Cabin Door Steward Kool Scoop Window Air Vent Pilot Yoke Mounted AP-Disc / ElectricTrim / PTT / CWS Dual Push to Talk Recondition Light Controller Dual Independent IFR Systems Customized Checklist Cowl and Vent Plugs, Bruces Aircraft Cover

Avionics

Aspen EFD 1000 Pro Max PFD with Synthetic vision Aspen ASP4A ALT Pre-select System Garmin GMA 35C Remote Audio Panel Garmin GTN 750XI GPS/NAV/ COMM/MFD Garmin GNX 375 GPS/ADS-B Transponder Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COMM Garmin G5 Attitude/Altimeter/Airspeed Indicator Garmin Talk-to-Control Buttons JPI EDM- 930 Engine Monitor King KFC-200 Autopilot with Altitude Select

How this aircraft compares

Where this BEECHCRAFT F33A BONANZA lands versus other BEECHCRAFT F33A BONANZA listings on fyiAero.

Price

70th pct
$140k$499kThis aircraft · $340k

$340k · 70th percentile of 37 listings

Airframe time

61st pct
67028,000This aircraft · 3,806

3,806 hours total (TTAF) · 61st percentile of 41 listings

Engine time

46th pct
261,694This aircraft · 408

408 hours since major overhaul · 46th percentile of 41 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

Year1978
ManufacturerBEECHCRAFT
ModelF33A BONANZA
Serial NumberCE-765
Registration #N159GM
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR

Airframe

Total Time3,806
Max Takeoff Weight3,500 lb
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL
Engine 1 Time408 SMOH
Engine TBO1700
Aftermarket Engine STCYes

Props

Number of Blades3

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosAspen EFD 1000 Pro Max PFD with Synthetic vision Aspen ASP4A ALT Pre-select System Garmin GMA 35C Remote Audio Panel Garmin GTN 750XI GPS/NAV/ COMM/MFD Garmin GNX 375 GPS/ADS-B Transponder Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COMM Garmin G5 Attitude/Altimeter/Airspeed Indicator Garmin Talk-to-Control Buttons JPI EDM- 930 Engine Monitor King KFC-200 Autopilot with Altitude Select

Additional Equipment

Additional Equipment3,500 Lbs. Gross Weight Increase Deshannon Engine Cooling Baffles Back-Up Altenator Tanis Engine Heater E-Z Heat Oil Pan Heater CiES Fuel Senders Whelen Orion 360 LED Belly Beacon Whelen 7108055 LED Top Beacon Wilco Led Wing Tip Nav/Strobe/Recognition Kit Rosen Sun Visors BAS 4-Point Harnesses Front Seats Bose LEMO 5-pin/Dual Headset Inputs - Front Seats Cabin Door Steward Kool Scoop Window Air Vent Pilot Yoke Mounted AP-Disc / ElectricTrim / PTT / CWS Dual Push to Talk Recondition Light Controller Dual Independent IFR Systems Customized Checklist Cowl and Vent Plugs, Bruces Aircraft Cover

Interior

Year Interior2005
Number of Seats4

Exterior

Year Painted2005

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusNew Brakes and Tires (2025) New Door Seal (2025) Midwest based and Hangered Complete Logbooks Annual Due (09/2026) Pitot/Static due (11/2027) Transponder due (11/2027) Overhauled Engine Installed (2014) Sudden Engine Stop Due to Extension Cord, Hanager Rash, All repairs in the Logbooks (1998 & 1979) Off Airport Landing (1980) Hard Landing Bent Nose Fork (1979) Useful Load 1223 lbs Price Is Subject To Change. All A/C Subject To Prior Sale or Removal From Market. All Specifications and Claims Subject To Buyers Verification