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1998 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 34 comparable Beechcraft A36 BONANZA listings ($449,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +1,519 hr vs comps -3.0%
- Engine time +628 hr vs comps -5.0%
- No Modern GPS navigator (68% 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 | 3,600 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,300 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | AVIDYNE IFD550 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
N256DB is a truly exceptional example of one of aviation’s most respected and enduring aircraft—elegant, powerful, and impeccably capable. Renowned for its smooth handling, solid build quality, and legendary reliability, the A36 Bonanza delivers a refined flying experience that few aircraft can match. Combined with its strong performance, spacious cabin, and premium features, this 1998 A36 represents a rare opportunity to own a truly beautiful, highly capable, and endlessly versatile aircraft that continues to set the standard in high-performance single-engine aviation.
Modifications
Three Blade MT Propellor TKS For Inadvertent Icing Very Well Maintained Interior IFR Certified Turbo Normalized Aircraft has been hangered Complete Log Books Air Conditioning WAAS Upgraded Active Traffic Voice Call Outs AM/FM/ CD Player Stand By Attitude Indicator ADS-B In Weather and Traffic Blue Level Button Instrument Lighting Overhead Cabin Light LED Nav/Strobe Lights
Avionics
6 Place Intercom Avidyne IFD 550 Dynon Skyview Autopilot Dynon Skyview HDX 10 in MFD Dynon Skyview HDX 10 Inch PFD Flight Director Stratus Appareo XM Weather
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft A36 BONANZA lands versus other Beechcraft A36 BONANZA listings on fyiAero.
Price
76th pct$460k · 76th percentile of 72 listings
Airframe time
52nd pct3,600 hours total (TTAF) · 52nd percentile of 60 listings
Engine time
77th pct1,300 hours since major overhaul · 77th 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 | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | A36 BONANZA |
| Serial Number | E-3081 |
| Registration # | N256DB |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,600 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,302 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,300 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Turbonormalized | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MT |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 130 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | 6 Place Intercom Avidyne IFD 550 Dynon Skyview Autopilot Dynon Skyview HDX 10 in MFD Dynon Skyview HDX 10 Inch PFD Flight Director Stratus Appareo XM Weather |
Additional Equipment
| A/C | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Three Blade MT Propellor TKS For Inadvertent Icing Very Well Maintained Interior IFR Certified Turbo Normalized Aircraft has been hangered Complete Log Books Air Conditioning WAAS Upgraded Active Traffic Voice Call Outs AM/FM/ CD Player Stand By Attitude Indicator ADS-B In Weather and Traffic Blue Level Button Instrument Lighting Overhead Cabin Light LED Nav/Strobe Lights |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due: 9/2026 IFR Cert. Due: 7/2026 |
|---|
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.
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Last flight
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