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1981 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 33 comparable Beechcraft A36 BONANZA listings ($314,900), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time -1,540 hr vs comps +3.1%
- Engine time -684 hr vs comps +5.5%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (18% of comps) +8.9%
- ADS-B (73% of comps) +0.7%
- Market supply: 43 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 | 2,960 hrs |
| Engine time | 290 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G3X |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Only 2960TT with very low time engine, and prop. Only 290 SMOH and new prop. A very sharp A36 with updated Garmin panel and factory air conditioning. Logs since new. Same owner last 30 years. Comprehensive digital file including complete logs, additional pictures, FAA 337's, title, and registration information available upon request.
Avionics
Updated Garmin panel. Garmin G3X 10.6 inch PFD, with EIS, Garmin G5 standby display, Garmin GTN 750XI, Garmin GNS 430W, Garmin GFC500 autopilot, Garmin GTX 345 transponder, Garmin 340 audio panel, ADSB in/out. Apple mini panel mount.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft A36 BONANZA lands versus other Beechcraft A36 BONANZA listings on fyiAero.
Price
56th pct$375k · 56th percentile of 61 listings
Airframe time
33rd pct2,960 hours total (TTAF) · 33rd percentile of 57 listings
Engine time
33rd pct290 hours since major overhaul · 33rd percentile of 58 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 | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | A36 BONANZA |
| Serial Number | E-1923 |
| Registration # | N1852S |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,960 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO520 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 290 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1700 |
Props
| Number of Blades | 3 |
|---|---|
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G3X |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G3X |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX345 |
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GFC500 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Updated Garmin panel. Garmin G3X 10.6 inch PFD, with EIS, Garmin G5 standby display, Garmin GTN 750XI, Garmin GNS 430W, Garmin GFC500 autopilot, Garmin GTX 345 transponder, Garmin 340 audio panel, ADSB in/out. Apple mini panel mount. |
Additional Equipment
| A/C | Yes |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 6 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual inspection May, 2026 IFR pitot/static certification completed September, 2026. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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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