1979 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A for sale

1979 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$159,000
Location Greensboro, NC
Total Time 7,800 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,665 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # CE-653
Reg # N25QY
Engine Continental IO-550-B
Cruise 172 kts (319 km/h)
ICAO Type BE33
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Dual Garmin G5 ADI & HSI Display Garmin GTN-750 GPS/Nav/Com w WAAS ADSB Traffic & Weather Garmin GNS-430W #2 GPS/Nav/Com Garmin GTX-345 Transponder w ADSB In/Out Garmin GMA 350 Audio Panel w Bluetooth & Marker Beacon JPI 900 Graphic Engine Monitor w CHT EGT Lean Find STEC 55X Autopilot w Auto Trim

Description

N25QY, 1979 F33A Bonanza, Serial Number CE-653 ‍ Total Time Airframe 7800 Since New IO-520 285 Horsepower Engine 1665 Since Continental Factory Rebuild 3 Blade Scimitar Prop 1874 Since Major Overhaul ‍ Dual Garmin G5 ADI & HSI Display, Garmin GTN-750 GPS/Nav/Com w WAAS, ADSB Traffic & Weather, Garmin GNS-430W #2 GPS/Nav/Com, Garmin GTX-345 Transponder w ADSB In/Out, Garmin GMA 350 Audio Panel w Bluetooth & Marker Beacon, JPI 900 Graphic Engine Monitor w CHT, EGT, Lean Find, STEC 55X Autopilot w Auto Trim ‍ D'Shannon Engine Baffles, D'Shannon 1/2" Windshield, LED Taxi, Landing, and Beacon Lights, Rosen Sun Visors, 4 Place Shoulder Harnesses, Dual Stratus USB A&C Charging Ports, Useful Load= 1114 Pounds, Excellent Performance Value ‍ Price= $159,000 with Bonanza School

Propeller

3 Blade Hartzell Scimitar Propeller

Exterior

Matterhorn White Overall w Acryglo Ming Blue & Las Vegas Gold Striping in Great Condition

Modifications / STCs

D'Shannon Engine Baffles, D'Shannon 1/2" Windshield, LED Taxi, Landing, and Beacon Lights, Rosen Sun Visors, 4 Place Shoulder Harnesses, Dual Stratus USB A&C Charging Ports, Useful Load= 1114 Pounds

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Carolina Aircraft
globalair.com
$159,000
Carolina Aircraft Inc - Dominic DeLuca
trade-a-plane.com
$159,000
Carolina Aircraft
aircraftdealer.com
$159,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$159,000
Carolina Aircraft
controller.com
$159,000
Carolina Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
$160,862 *
GBP £120,208
Carolina Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
$164,626
Listing Source
aircraftforsale.com
$159,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft Bonanza F33A

This 1979 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A (N25QY) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 7,800 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 $159,000.

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 7,800 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: 7,800 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 N25QY.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Greensboro, NC

Seller reported 302 more aircraft in NC →

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 N25QY against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: globalair.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aircraftdealer.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$179,000
Range: $169,000 — $189,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-11%
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