1979 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 for sale

1979 Beechcraft Bonanza A36

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$259,900Good Deal
Location Cody, WY
Total Time 4,550 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,630 hrs
Seats 6
Reg # N54DG
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Continental IO-550B
Cruise 169 kts (313 km/h)
ICAO Type BE36
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
AVIONICS PFD: Aspen Evolution EFD1000 Pro Max Synthetic Vision GPSS Steering

AoA indicator Engine Monitoring: Insight G2 GPS/Comm 1: Avidyne IFD540 Nav/Comm 2: Apollo SL30 Audio Panel: PMA7000B Weather: 3M Stormscope II WX-1000+ Weather Traffic: Garmin GTS-800 6 place intercom Transponder: Garmin GTX345 (ADS-b in and out) Autopilot: Century III with Electric Trim ELT: Artex 406 Emergency Locator Stratus USB charger Standby Air System

Description

This beautiful 1979 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza has been meticulously maintained in the western U.S. for over 25 years and is currently based in Cody, Wyoming. The aircraft features a 300-hp IO-550 engine with a D'Shannon baffle cooling kit and Hartzell three-blade propeller. Inside, you'll find a clean, updated interior along with an Avidyne IFD540 GPS, Aspen Evolution 1000 ProMax, Century III autopilot with electric trim, Cygnet yokes, and more. The aircraft is also equipped with G D thermal pane window inserts to help reduce heat, UV radiation, and cabin glare. This A36 Bonanza has no known damage history and complete logs since new, scanned logs will be available for review shortly.

Engine

AIRFRAME / ENGINE: Airframe Total Time Since New (TTSNEW) Hrs 4,550 Continental IO-550-B 300hp (TBO 1900) Time Since New (SNEW) Hrs 1,630 Prop: Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF - 950 SPNEW

Interior

along with an Avidyne IFD540 GPS, Aspen Evolution 1000 ProMax, Century III autopilot with electric trim, Cygnet yokes, and more

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 A36

This 1979 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (N54DG) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,550 hours on the airframe. There are currently 136 Bonanza A36 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $189,900 to $699,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $259,900.

The Bonanza A36 cruises at 169 kts (313 km/h) with a range of 720 nm (1,333 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,500 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14.5 GPH (55 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $80/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $195/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 4,550 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: 4,550 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $218 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Bonanza A36 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
169 kts (313 km/h)
Max Speed
176 kts (326 km/h)
Range
720 nm (1,333 km)
Ceiling
18,500 ft (5,639 m)
Max Weight
3,650 lbs (1,656 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
74 gal (280 L)
Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH (55 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Bonanza A36

Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH
~$94/hr
Variable Cost
$195/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$22,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Bonanza A36. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N54DG.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Cody, WY

Seller reported 22 more aircraft in WY →

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 N54DG against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$337,250
Range: $284,975 — $442,250
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-23%
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