Aircraft Snapshot
- Airframe ClassHigh-Performance Piston
- Passenger Capacity6
- Max Range900 NM
- Normal Cruise Speed176 KTAS
- Useful Load1,250 lbs
Acquisition & Financing
- Est. Acquisition Cost (Used)$180,000 - $450,000
- Financing Profile / LiquidityHigh
Operating Costs
- EngineContinental IO-520-B
- Engine TBO1700 hrs
- Fuel Type100LL
- Fuel Efficiency15 GPH
- Direct Operating Cost$240 / hr
Financed Cost of Ownership
$3,004/mo
Estimated all-in monthly cost of ownership
- Financing Payment$2,004/mo
- Operating Cost (Est.)$1,000/mo
6.55% rate (Certified Piston), 15% down, 20-year term, 50 hrs/yr assumption.
Avionics
Legacy / Upgraded Glass
Ownership Analysis
The A36 is the six-seat, straight-tail Bonanza variant introduced in 1968, distinguished by its extra cabin length and the large aft cargo/passenger door that has made it a favorite for family and utility flying. It stayed in production for decades, ultimately evolving into today’s G36.
Engine and panel specifics vary meaningfully by model year — from early Continental IO-520s to later IO-550s, and from analog panels to factory glass in the most recent examples — so buyers should treat the specific model year’s equipment as a primary condition and value driver rather than treating “A36” as a single spec.
The A36’s long production run and broad popularity give lenders a deep pool of resale comparables, which tends to support favorable underwriting relative to less common piston singles, though loan terms will still reflect the specific year’s equipment and condition.
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