1997 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 35 comparable Beechcraft A36 BONANZA listings ($449,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -259 hr vs comps +0.5%
- Engine time -507 hr vs comps +4.1%
- No Modern GPS navigator (69% of comps have one) -3.2%
- ADS-B (74% of comps) +0.7%
- Market supply: 23 for sale of 446 FAA-registered +0.7%
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 | 1,916 hrs |
| Engine time | 164 SFRM |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | L3 ESI-500 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | BENDIXKING KFC 230 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | BENDIXKING KMA-30 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | AVIDYNE IFD440 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | AVIDYNE IFD550 |
Description
Aircraft hangared at Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Phoenix, AZ Always US-based and hangared No known damage history 3 owners since new Owned by Honeywell/Bendix King since 2018 for avionics testing and development – has outstanding maintenance pedigree. Complete logbooks and high-resolution photo gallery available by email request All FAA AD’s in compliance Annual inspection due 2/2027 IFR certification due 2/2028 ELT battery due 11/2030 Oxygen hydrostatic test performed 10/2024 Turbocharger v-band clamp replacement due 11/2027 Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 4000 pounds Basic Empty Weight: 2669 pounds Useful Load: 1331 pounds Usable Fuel Capacity: 74 gallons Empty CG: 79.03 inches
Modifications
Factory air conditioning Mountain High built-in 115 cubic foot 6-place oxygen system B&C standby alternator system LED landing light LED taxi light LED navigation/position lights LED belly and tail beacons Co-pilot brakes Rosen sun visors G&D Aero Products tinted window inserts Lord shimmy dampener
Avionics
King AeroVue Touch PFD/MFD (with SVT) King KFC 230 AeroCruze color touchscreen digital autopilot King AeroNav 910 (Avidyne IFD 550) WAAS #1 GPS/Nav/Comm King AeroNav 800 (Avidyne IFD 440) WAAS #2 GPS/Nav/Comm L3 ESI 500 electronic standby attitude indicator Electronics International MVP-50 engine management system Avidyne AXP 322 ADS-B Out transponder King KGX 130 ADS-B receiver/datalink (displays ADS-B traffic and weather) King KMA 30 audio panel King AeroPower USB port ACK E-04 406mhz ELT All-electric system (vacuum pump removed)
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
71st pct$439k · 71st percentile of 72 listings
Airframe time
18th pct1,916 hours total (TTAF) · 18th percentile of 60 listings
Engine time
23rd pct164 hours since factory reman · 23rd percentile of 61 listings
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General
| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | A36 BONANZA |
| Serial Number | E-3123 |
| Registration # | N721DK |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KFFZ (Phoenix, AZ) |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,916 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO550B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 164 SFRM |
| Engine TBO | 1900 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2018 |
| Turbonormalized | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | D3A32C409-C |
| Prop Time | 19 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | King AeroVue Touch PFD/MFD (with SVT) King KFC 230 AeroCruze color touchscreen digital autopilot King AeroNav 910 (Avidyne IFD 550) WAAS #1 GPS/Nav/Comm King AeroNav 800 (Avidyne IFD 440) WAAS #2 GPS/Nav/Comm L3 ESI 500 electronic standby attitude indicator Electronics International MVP-50 engine management system Avidyne AXP 322 ADS-B Out transponder King KGX 130 ADS-B receiver/datalink (displays ADS-B traffic and weather) King KMA 30 audio panel King AeroPower USB port ACK E-04 406mhz ELT All-electric system (vacuum pump removed) |
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Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Factory air conditioning Mountain High built-in 115 cubic foot 6-place oxygen system B&C standby alternator system LED landing light LED taxi light LED navigation/position lights LED belly and tail beacons Co-pilot brakes Rosen sun visors G&D Aero Products tinted window inserts Lord shimmy dampener |
Interior
| Year Interior | 1997 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1997 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Miscellaneous Maintenance: Overhaul landing gear motor 7/2026 New air conditioning compressor 12/2024 Oxygen bottle hydrostatic test 10/2024 Overhaul propeller 5/2024 Overhaul propeller governor 5/2024 New LH and RH main tires 12/2023 New AeroNav 910, AeroNav 800, MVP 50, ESI 500 11/2023 New turbocharger v-band clamp 11/2023 New Gill G242 battery 11/2023 New wing bolts 11/2023 New oxygen bottle 11/2023 New LH and RH brake calipers and discs 11/2023 Replace engine-driven fuel pump 1/2019 Install King KFC 230 AeroCruze autopilot 10/2018 New fuel selector valve 10/2018 New voltage regulator 8/2018 Install factory rebuilt engine 3/2018 Upgrade to Tornado Alley Whirlwind III system 3/2018 Overhaul turbocharger 3/2018 Overhaul wastegate 3/2018 Overhaul exhaust 3/2018 Overhaul starter adapter 3/2018 Overhaul electric fuel boost pump 3/2018 Overhaul standby alternator 3/2018 New engine mounts 3/2018 Replace hoses 3/2018 Overhaul landing gear motor 3/2018 New Lord shimmy damper 3/2018 New nose gear retract rod ends 3/2018 Overhaul flap actuators 3/2018 New brake line 3/2018 New nose tire 3/2018 Overhaul oxygen regulator 3/2018 New flap flex shafts 3/2018 New turbo system hoses 10/2017 Tornado Alley Whirlwind II TN system and built-in oxygen system installed 4/2007 |
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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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