1979 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAoA 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.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Altivation Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$259,900
$279,900
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Cody, WY | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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.
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Beechcraft Bonanza A36 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N54DG.
Location & Ownership
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.