1979 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 34 comparable Beechcraft A36 BONANZA listings ($311,750), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time +286 hr vs comps -0.6%
- Engine time -858 hr vs comps +6.9%
- Garmin GTN 750 (35% of comps) +7.0%
- No ADS-B (74% of comps have one) -1.9%
- Market supply: 44 for sale of 1907 FAA-registered +3.1%
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 | 5,138 hrs |
| Engine time | 5 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Annual | May 2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Midwest Based, clean, no corrosion. AD 95-04-03 Spar Carry Through Kit Installed. Gear up in 1980 fixed by Beechcraft Factory in Wichita.
Modifications
Rosen Sun Visors, AD 95-04-03 Spar Complied with. Stratus Power Pro USB/Micro. Increased MTOW of 3700. IO-550B
Avionics
Garmin G3X PFD, Garmin G3X MFD/Engine Display, Garmin 750, GTX 345 Transponder, Garmin G5 Standby, Garmin GNC 255 Nav/Com, Garmin GFC 500 AutoPilot.
Recommended avionics upgrades
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
median $369k of 62 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
73rd pct5,138 hours total (TTAF) · 73rd percentile of 59 listings
Engine time
2nd pct5 hours since major overhaul · 2nd percentile of 60 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 | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | A36 BONANZA |
| Serial Number | E-1610 |
| Registration # | N6684D |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KEAR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,138.7 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,700 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO550B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 5 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1900 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 5 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin G3X PFD, Garmin G3X MFD/Engine Display, Garmin 750, GTX 345 Transponder, Garmin G5 Standby, Garmin GNC 255 Nav/Com, Garmin GFC 500 AutoPilot. |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Rosen Sun Visors, AD 95-04-03 Spar Complied with. Stratus Power Pro USB/Micro. Increased MTOW of 3700. IO-550B |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1979 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Fresh May 2025 Annual inspection. |
|---|
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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