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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 -1,278 hr vs comps +2.6%
- Engine time -743 hr vs comps +5.9%
- No Modern GPS navigator (67% of comps have one) -3.1%
- ADS-B (74% of comps) +0.7%
- 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 | 3,300 hrs |
| Engine time | 105 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | King KFC200 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN aera 660, Garmin GNS430W |
| Annual | August 2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
STOL STC Conversion "Short Take-Off and Landing STC"
Modifications
STOL Kit for Short Fields Approach Flaps Three Blade Hartzell Prop Co-Pilot Brakes Electric Elevator Trim Rosen Sun Visors B & C Standby Alternator 100 AMP Alternator Executive Writing Desk GAMI Fuel Injectors Shoulder Harnesses All Seats Alternate Static Air Factory Air Conditioning Dual Control Wheels Strobe Lights - 3 Light System External Power Receptacle Vertical Card Compass System LED Landing Light JPI EDM-700 Engine Monitor Control Wheel Map Light Factory Internal Corrosion Proofing Reversible Club Seating w 6 Seats JET Standby Electric Attitude Ind Garmin GDL-50 ADS-B
Avionics
AUDIO PANELGARMIN GMA-340 w Marker BCN & Intercom GPS/NAV/COM #1GARMIN GNS-430W w WAAS – New Screen Recently GPS #2GARMIN AERA 660 W GISMO MOUNT TRANSPONDERGARMIN GTX-330 TRAFFICADS-B TRAFFIC ON AERA 660 WEATHERADS-B WEATHER ON AERA 660 STORMSCOPEWX-10 STORMSCOPE AUTOPILOTKING KFC-200 AUTOPILOT w FD & HSI BEECH AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH; CONTROL WHEEL MIC BUTTONS=
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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
12th pct$249k · 12th percentile of 72 listings
Airframe time
43rd pct3,300 hours total (TTAF) · 43rd percentile of 60 listings
Engine time
20th pct105 hours since major overhaul · 20th 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-1831 |
| Registration # | N38507 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,300 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,089 lb |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 105 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | AUDIO PANELGARMIN GMA-340 w Marker BCN & Intercom GPS/NAV/COM #1GARMIN GNS-430W w WAAS – New Screen Recently GPS #2GARMIN AERA 660 W GISMO MOUNT TRANSPONDERGARMIN GTX-330 TRAFFICADS-B TRAFFIC ON AERA 660 WEATHERADS-B WEATHER ON AERA 660 STORMSCOPEWX-10 STORMSCOPE AUTOPILOTKING KFC-200 AUTOPILOT w FD & HSI BEECH AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH; CONTROL WHEEL MIC BUTTONS= |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| A/C | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | STOL Kit for Short Fields Approach Flaps Three Blade Hartzell Prop Co-Pilot Brakes Electric Elevator Trim Rosen Sun Visors B & C Standby Alternator 100 AMP Alternator Executive Writing Desk GAMI Fuel Injectors Shoulder Harnesses All Seats Alternate Static Air Factory Air Conditioning Dual Control Wheels Strobe Lights - 3 Light System External Power Receptacle Vertical Card Compass System LED Landing Light JPI EDM-700 Engine Monitor Control Wheel Map Light Factory Internal Corrosion Proofing Reversible Club Seating w 6 Seats JET Standby Electric Attitude Ind Garmin GDL-50 ADS-B |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | New August 2025 Annual Inspection IFR Certification Due September 2026 |
|---|
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
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N38507. More flight tracking ›
