1981 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 39 comparable Beechcraft A36 BONANZA listings ($319,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time -1,629 hr vs comps +3.3%
- Engine time -587 hr vs comps +4.7%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (18% of comps) +8.9%
- No ADS-B (74% of comps have one) -1.9%
- Market supply: 41 for sale of 1907 FAA-registered +3.2%
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 | 2,949 hrs |
| Engine time | 261.3 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS430W |
| Annual | May 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Well Maintained Bonanza hangared in Sarasota, Florida KSRQ. Same owner for over 30 years. All logbooks completed since new. Owner is motivated to get a deal done. Cash offers are welcome and presented immediately.
Modifications
Aluminum Elevators & Landing Gear Recently Replaced/Rebuilt – Not due to Damage. Radar Mount in Leading Edge of Wing – not pod. Radar was removed but can be reinstalled.
Avionics
NORSEE Approved iFDR I Pad mini-mount Garmin G3X EFIS w/EIS IAW Garmin Stand By ADI CIES Digital Fuel Senders GNS430W Garmin GTN750Xi Garmin GTX345 Garmin GFC500 AFCS
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 $364k of 72 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
33rd pct2,949 hours total (TTAF) · 33rd percentile of 60 listings
Engine time
31st pct261 hours since major overhaul · 31st 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 | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | A36 BONANZA |
| Serial Number | E-1923 |
| Registration # | N1852S |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KSRQ |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,949.4 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO520BB |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | 830064-R |
| Engine 1 Time | 261.3 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1800 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | PHC-C3YF-1RF |
| Prop Time | 234.8 SNEW |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | NORSEE Approved iFDR I Pad mini-mount Garmin G3X EFIS w/EIS IAW Garmin Stand By ADI CIES Digital Fuel Senders GNS430W Garmin GTN750Xi Garmin GTX345 Garmin GFC500 AFCS |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Aluminum Elevators & Landing Gear Recently Replaced/Rebuilt – Not due to Damage. Radar Mount in Leading Edge of Wing – not pod. Radar was removed but can be reinstalled. |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Part 91 Aircraft Owner - Same Owner For the Last 30 years. Annual Completed May 2026. All AD's Complied With. All Logs Completed Since New. |
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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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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