1973 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A for sale

1973 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$179,000
Total Time 3,528 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # CE-454
Reg # N881S
Engine Continental IO-550-B
Cruise 172 kts (319 km/h)
ICAO Type BE33
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GTN 750 WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM King KX 155 NAV/COMM S-TEC 50 Autopilot with Electric Trim &amp

GPSS Steering Aspen 1000 MAX PFD Co-Pilot Airspeed Dual Pitot System Garmin GDL-88 ADS-B In-Out Garmin FlightStream 210 JPI 830 EDM Garmin GTX 327 Mode C Transponder PS Engineering PMA 6000 S-C Audio Panel Mid-Continent MD93-2 Digital Clock and Dual USB Charger IFR Certified and Current Pressure Driven Standby Attitude Indicator Music Aux Input

Description

Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Annual Due: May 2027 Pitot Static Due: April 2028 Useful Load: 1122 Lbs.

Airframe: 80 Gallon Fuel Capacity with 74 Gallons Useable Cygnet Dual Yoke with PTT Large Baggage Door Fresh 500 Hour Spar Inspection Door Steward Pneumatic Door Stop 4-point Seatbelt Restraints for Pilot and Copilot, Lap Belts for Rear Passengers Whelen Beacon/Strobe System AeroLED Sunspot HX Landing Light with Pulse New LH Fuel Bladder May 2016 New RH Fuel Bladder February 2007 Landing Gear Overhaul rig March 2016 Replaced Landing Gear Motor December 2020 Overhaul Starter and Starter Adapter December 2015 Rudder Hinge Kit STC and Skins Installed, Aluminum Elevator Skins December 2009. No Further Inspections Required Wing Carry Through Inspection Completed 2026, No Cracks Found New Zephtronics Voltage Regulator Installed March 2019 Custom Canopy Cover

Interior: Deluxe Tan leather throughout with matching side panels and carpet. Wool headliner. All in excellent condition. Rated 9 out of 10.

Exterior: Overall White with Maroon and Gold major accents and Metallic Gray minor accent in very attractive modern Beechcraft scheme. Overall rated 9 out of 10.

History: N881S was sold by Beech straight to Caracas, Venezuela and was imported back to the US in 1983. 10 years out of the US. Those logs are spanish. Shortly after its return to the US it had a landing gear collapse in March of 1984, which was professionally repaired by Muncie Aviation in IN. Maintained by Beechcraft Service Centers while in Venezuela and all logbooks and records available. A very attractive F33 for fast capable cross-country flights.

Interior

Deluxe Tan leather throughout with matching side panels and carpet. Wool headliner. All in excellent condition. Rated 9 out of 10.

Exterior

Overall White with Maroon and Gold major accents and Metallic Gray minor accent in very attractive modern Beechcraft scheme. Overall rated 9 out of 10.

Inspection

Complete Logs: Yes Annual Due: May 2027 Pitot Static Due: April 2028 Useful Load: 1122 Lbs.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Bonanza F33A

This 1973 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A (N881S) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 3,528 hours on the airframe. There are currently 54 Bonanza F33A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,000 to $565,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $179,000.

The Bonanza F33A cruises at 172 kts (319 km/h) with a range of 717 nm (1,328 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $77/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $160/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 3,528 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,528 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Bonanza F33A — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
5
Cruise Speed
172 kts (319 km/h)
Max Speed
182 kts (337 km/h)
Range
717 nm (1,328 km)
Ceiling
18,000 ft (5,486 m)
Max Weight
3,400 lbs (1,542 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Fuel Capacity
74 gal (280 L)
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Bonanza F33A

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr
Variable Cost
$160/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Bonanza F33A. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N881S.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N881S against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

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