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A36 Bonanza 36

Seats
6 6
Power
300 hp224 kW
Cruise
176 kt326 km/h

About the A36 Bonanza 36

The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza 36 is an American single-engine, fixed-wing aircraft designed for personal transport and general aviation use. Featuring a low-wing layout and typically accommodating multiple seats alongside a single pilot, it suits private owners and operators looking for a capable and premium civil aircraft.

Introduced by the Beech Aircraft Corporation, the type has achieved the longest continuous production run of any aircraft in history, with thousands of units built across various configurations including distinct V-tail and conventional-tail versions. Over the decades, development led to stretched cabins and alternative engine options, and production eventually concluded following corporate announcements by Textron Aviation. The design earned lasting fame as an early pioneer among modern all-metal light aircraft.

A36 Bonanza 36 running costs

$288 an hour
A year
LowTypicalHigh
Fuel$10,268$13,202$15,411
Oil$240$300$390
Engine overhaul reserve$3,333$3,958$5,192
Propeller overhaul reserve$917$1,083$1,250
Annual inspection and maintenance$3,000$4,000$5,000
Hangar$3,000$6,300$9,600
Total$20,758$28,843$36,843
Per hour$208$288$368

Engine

Model
Continental IO-550-B
Power
300 hp
Overhaul
1,900 h / 12 yr
Fuel burn
13.6 – 17.2 gal/h
Fuel price
$8.20 /US gal

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