Beechcraft Debonair 33 financing, specs & price
Economy Bonanza, straight tail. Built 1960-1967; Continental IO-470 (225 hp); 4 seats; 145-knot cruise.
What a Debonair 33 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 | $40,000 | 15% ($6,000) | $34,000 | 15 yrs | $320/mo | $305–$365 |
| Mid-market (most common) | $60,000 | 15% ($9,000) | $51,000 | 15 yrs | $480/mo | $458–$548 |
| Late / low-time | $85,000 | 15% ($12,750) | $72,250 | 15 yrs | $680/mo | $649–$776 |
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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Debonair 33 specifications & operating economics
Performance & capacity
- Engine
- Continental IO-470 (225 hp)
- Production
- 1960-1967
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise
- 145 kts
- Range
- 920 NM
- Fuel capacity
- 60 gal
Fuel economics (September 2026)
- Fuel burn
- 11 gph
- Fuel cost per hour
- $80
- Fuel cost per nautical mile
- $0.55
- Endurance (no reserve)
- 5.5 hrs
- Fuel for 100 hrs/yr
- $7,964
100LL at $7.24/gal (AirNav national average, September 2026).
What lenders and underwriters look at on a Debonair 33
- Essentially a Bonanza without luxury trim—strong value
- IO-470 engine reliable
- Retractable gear = higher insurance
- Parts share with Bonanza—good support
Pre-buy inspection focus areas
- Gear actuator and saddles
- Ruddervator hinge condition
- Fuel bladder leaks
- Engine mount cracks
- Magnesium corrosion (older models)
Pre-buy inspections are typically paid out of pocket, not financed. See the pre-buy checklist.
Buying and owning a Debonair 33
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Beechcraft Debonair 33 financing FAQs
How much does a Beechcraft Debonair 33 cost?
Typical asking prices for a Beechcraft Debonair 33 run from about $40,000 for older or higher-time examples to $85,000 for late, low-time ones, with most trading near $60,000. 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 Debonair 33?
At a $60,000 purchase price with 15% down ($9,000), a $51,000 loan over 15 years is about $480 per month at 7.75% APR, or roughly $458–$548 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 Debonair 33?
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 Debonair 33 cost to fly per hour in fuel?
At about 11 gallons per hour and the September 2026 national average of $7.24 per gallon for 100LL, fuel alone is roughly $80 per hour, or about $0.55 per nautical mile at a 145-knot cruise. Add reserves, insurance, storage and the annual for the full picture.
Can I finance an older Beechcraft Debonair 33?
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 Debonair 33.
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