Beechcraft Bonanza F33A financing, specs & price
Straight-tail Bonanza, conventional handling. Built 1970-1995; Continental IO-520/IO-550 (285 hp); 6 seats; 174-knot cruise.
What a Bonanza F33A 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 | $90,000 | 15% ($13,500) | $76,500 | 20 yrs | $628/mo | $593–$738 |
| Mid-market (most common) | $150,000 | 15% ($22,500) | $127,500 | 20 yrs | $1,047/mo | $988–$1,230 |
| Late / low-time | $240,000 | 15% ($36,000) | $204,000 | 20 yrs | $1,675/mo | $1,580–$1,967 |
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 F33A specifications & operating economics
Performance & capacity
- Engine
- Continental IO-520/IO-550 (285 hp)
- Production
- 1970-1995
- Seats
- 6
- Cruise
- 174 kts
- Range
- 1060 NM
- Fuel capacity
- 74 gal
Fuel economics (September 2026)
- Fuel burn
- 14 gph
- Fuel cost per hour
- $101
- Fuel cost per nautical mile
- $0.58
- Endurance (no reserve)
- 5.3 hrs
- Fuel for 100 hrs/yr
- $10,136
100LL at $7.24/gal (AirNav national average, September 2026).
What lenders and underwriters look at on a Bonanza F33A
- Conventional tail preferred by some insurers
- IO-520/IO-550 are robust engines
- Strong resale—high demand
- Insurance moderate for retractable
Pre-buy inspection focus areas
- Gear actuators and saddles
- Stabilator hinge condition
- Fuel bladder leaks
- Engine mount cracks
- Wing spar carry-through
Pre-buy inspections are typically paid out of pocket, not financed. See the pre-buy checklist.
Buying and owning a Bonanza F33A
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Beechcraft Bonanza F33A financing FAQs
How much does a Beechcraft Bonanza F33A cost?
Typical asking prices for a Beechcraft Bonanza F33A run from about $90,000 for older or higher-time examples to $240,000 for late, low-time ones, with most trading near $150,000. 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 F33A?
At a $150,000 purchase price with 15% down ($22,500), a $127,500 loan over 20 years is about $1,047 per month at 7.75% APR, or roughly $988–$1,230 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 F33A?
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 F33A cost to fly per hour in fuel?
At about 14 gallons per hour and the September 2026 national average of $7.24 per gallon for 100LL, fuel alone is roughly $101 per hour, or about $0.58 per nautical mile at a 174-knot cruise. Add reserves, insurance, storage and the annual for the full picture.
Can I finance an older Beechcraft Bonanza F33A?
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 F33A.
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