Beechcraft Bonanza A36 financing, specs & price
Utility door, family/cargo favorite. Built 1970-2005; Continental IO-520/IO-550 (285-300 hp); 6 seats; 176-knot cruise.
What a Bonanza A36 costs to finance
Payment examples at three price points, using typical lender guidelines for single-engine aircraft and a 7.75% illustrative APR. Your rate depends on credit, loan size, term and the specific airplane.
| Example | Price | Down | Loan | Term | Payment @ 7.75% | Range @ 6.99–9.99% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older / higher-time | $110,000 | 15% ($16,500) | $93,500 | 20 yrs | $768/mo | $724–$902 |
| Mid-market (most common) | $200,000 | 15% ($30,000) | $170,000 | 20 yrs | $1,396/mo | $1,317–$1,639 |
| Late / low-time | $350,000 | 15% ($52,500) | $297,500 | 20 yrs | $2,442/mo | $2,305–$2,869 |
Principal and interest only; excludes insurance, taxes and fees. Prices are typical asking ranges from our aircraft database — verify any specific airplane with Vref or Aircraft Bluebook and a pre-buy inspection. Not a quote or commitment to lend.
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Bonanza A36 specifications & operating economics
Performance & capacity
- Engine
- Continental IO-520/IO-550 (285-300 hp)
- Production
- 1970-2005
- Seats
- 6
- Cruise
- 176 kts
- Range
- 1030 NM
- Fuel capacity
- 74 gal
Fuel economics (September 2026)
- Fuel burn
- 14.5 gph
- Fuel cost per hour
- $105
- Fuel cost per nautical mile
- $0.60
- Endurance (no reserve)
- 5.1 hrs
- Fuel for 100 hrs/yr
- $10,498
100LL at $7.24/gal (AirNav national average, September 2026).
What lenders and underwriters look at on a Bonanza A36
- Utility door adds versatility—strong resale
- IO-550 upgrade common—verify STC
- Insurance similar to F33A
- Parts availability excellent
Pre-buy inspection focus areas
- Utility door hinges and seals
- Gear actuators
- Fuel bladder condition
- Engine mount cracks
- Cargo floor condition
Pre-buy inspections are typically paid out of pocket, not financed. See the pre-buy checklist.
Buying and owning a Bonanza A36
- Buyer & Upgrade GuidesBeechcraft Bonanza Buyer's Guide: V-Tail, F33A, A36, B36TC or G36?
- Buyer & Upgrade GuidesBonanza G36 to King Air: Multi-Engine and Turbine Training, Insurance, the Cost Delta and Financing
- Buyer & Upgrade GuidesBonanza to Baron: The Multi-Engine Rating, Twin Insurance and What Doubles When You Add a Second Engine
- Cost of OwnershipV-Tail Bonanza Cost of Ownership: Model 35 to V35B Tail ADs, Ruddervators and Insurance
- Cost of OwnershipUsed Beechcraft A36 Bonanza Cost of Ownership: Six-Seat Economics, Engines and Upgrades
- Cost of OwnershipBeechcraft Bonanza Cost of Ownership: V35B vs F33A vs A36 vs G36 Compared
- Cost of OwnershipNew Beechcraft Bonanza G36 Cost of Ownership: Factory-New and Late-Production NXi Airplanes
- Cost of OwnershipPre-Owned Beechcraft G36 Bonanza (2006–2019) Cost of Ownership: G1000 Support and Engine Timing
Beechcraft Bonanza A36 financing FAQs
How much does a Beechcraft Bonanza A36 cost?
Typical asking prices for a Beechcraft Bonanza A36 run from about $110,000 for older or higher-time examples to $350,000 for late, low-time ones, with most trading near $200,000. Engine time, avionics, damage history and paint/interior drive the spread — confirm with a Vref or Aircraft Bluebook valuation and a pre-buy inspection.
What is the monthly payment on a Beechcraft Bonanza A36?
At a $200,000 purchase price with 15% down ($30,000), a $170,000 loan over 20 years is about $1,396 per month at 7.75% APR, or roughly $1,317–$1,639 across the 6.99%–9.99% range lenders published as of September 2026. Principal and interest only.
How much down payment do I need for a Beechcraft Bonanza A36?
Plan on at least 15% down for a single-engine aircraft built after 1960. Twenty-year terms are generally available on loans of $75,000 or more.
What does a Beechcraft Bonanza A36 cost to fly per hour in fuel?
At about 14.5 gallons per hour and the September 2026 national average of $7.24 per gallon for 100LL, fuel alone is roughly $105 per hour, or about $0.60 per nautical mile at a 176-knot cruise. Add reserves, insurance, storage and the annual for the full picture.
Can I finance an older Beechcraft Bonanza A36?
Usually, yes. Lenders finance piston singles without a fixed age limit, though pre-1960 aircraft may need a larger down payment and shorter term, and airframes over 10,000 hours are often excluded. Complete logbooks, AD compliance and a clean pre-buy matter more than the year on an older Bonanza A36.
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