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1980 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 40 comparable Beechcraft A36 BONANZA listings ($311,750), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.8%
- Airframe time +1,100 hr vs comps -2.2%
- Engine time -581 hr vs comps +4.6%
- Garmin GTN 750 (30% of comps) +7.6%
- ADS-B (75% of comps) +0.7%
- Market supply: 41 for sale of 1907 FAA-registered +3.2%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft A36 BONANZA |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,880 hrs |
| Engine time | 282 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 33ES |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 342 |
Description
Aircraft located at Pearson Field Airport (KVUO) in Vancouver, WA (10-minute drive from Portland International Airport in Portland, OR) US-based from new until 9/2002, Canada-based from 9/2002 to 7/2023, and US-based from 7/2023 to present N number on plane is vinyl with C registration painted on beneath it Complete logbooks and high-resolution photo gallery available by email request Annual inspection due 6/2027 IFR certification due 2/2026 ELT battery due 12/2031 All FAA AD’s in compliance FAA AD 95-04-03 complied with at 6/2025 annual inspection and next due at 6342.3 TT Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 3600 pounds Basic Empty Weight: 2485 pounds Useful Load: 1115 pounds Usable Fuel Capacity: 74 gallons Empty CG: 80.48 inches
Modifications
CAV Aerospace TKS inadvertent de-ice system (original “mesh style” system) – currently inoperative but can be repaired by buyer post-closing GAMI #6 engine cooling baffle kit GAMIjectors (customized tuned fuel injectors) Dual yoke LED landing light LED taxi light Wingtip LED position/nav lights Whelen LED tail beacon Cleveland W&B Brackett air filter Lord shimmy dampener
Avionics
Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with altitude hold, LVL (return-to-level mode button), ESP (Electronic Stability and Protection), underspeed and overspeed protection, SmartGlide, and electric trim Garmin GI 275 electronic PFD Garmin GI 275 electronic HSI Garmin GTN 750 #1 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM King KY 196 #2 NAV/COM Garmin GTX 33ES remote ADS-B out transponder Garmin GMA 342 audio panel Insight G3 color engine management system Kannad 406mhz ELT Mid-Continent panel mounted digital clock and USB port 2 Garmin GSB 15 USB ports in passenger cabin Davtron MB800 yoke-mounted digital chronometer All electric system (no vacuum pump)
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
19th pct$295k · 19th percentile of 72 listings
Airframe time
85th pct5,880 hours total (TTAF) · 85th percentile of 60 listings
Engine time
33rd pct282 hours since major overhaul · 33rd 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 | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | A36 BONANZA |
| Serial Number | E-1723 |
| Registration # | N523AM |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KVUO (10-minute drive from Portland International Airport) |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,880 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO520BB |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 282 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1700 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2023 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 2A37C223 |
| Prop Time | 140 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with altitude hold, LVL (return-to-level mode button), ESP (Electronic Stability and Protection), underspeed and overspeed protection, SmartGlide, and electric trim Garmin GI 275 electronic PFD Garmin GI 275 electronic HSI Garmin GTN 750 #1 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM King KY 196 #2 NAV/COM Garmin GTX 33ES remote ADS-B out transponder Garmin GMA 342 audio panel Insight G3 color engine management system Kannad 406mhz ELT Mid-Continent panel mounted digital clock and USB port 2 Garmin GSB 15 USB ports in passenger cabin Davtron MB800 yoke-mounted digital chronometer All electric system (no vacuum pump) |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | CAV Aerospace TKS inadvertent de-ice system (original “mesh style” system) – currently inoperative but can be repaired by buyer post-closing GAMI #6 engine cooling baffle kit GAMIjectors (customized tuned fuel injectors) Dual yoke LED landing light LED taxi light Wingtip LED position/nav lights Whelen LED tail beacon Cleveland W&B Brackett air filter Lord shimmy dampener |
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Interior
| Year Interior | 2002 |
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Exterior
| Year Painted | 2002 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Miscellaneous Maintenance: New engine hoses 5/2024 New brake hoses 5/2024 Overhaul landing gear motor 5/2024 New Concorde RG24-16 battery 6/2023 Overhaul alternator 7/2022 Overhaul propeller governor 7/2022 Overhaul starter 7/2022 New engine mounts 7/2022 New LH and RH mufflers 7/2022 New LH and RH brake discs and linings 7/2022 Replace flap motor 6/2019 New LH and RH tires 4/2018 New Lord shimmy dampener 1/2018 New TKS filter 6/2017 New nose tire 11/2016 New LH and RH exhaust stacks 4/2016 Overhaul starter adapter 8/2013 Doubler (Beechcraft PN 36-004-5S) installed due to crack in spar web carry-through structure 6/2012 New RH fuel cell 6/2012 New wing bolts 1/2011 New LH fuel cell 1/2005 New propeller cable 6/2002 New throttle cable 6/2002 Repair lower fuselage skin damage and replace tail tie down hook (for unknown reason) 1/2002 New windshield 6/1990 |
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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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Last flight
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