New Beechcraft Bonanza G36 Cost of Ownership: Factory-New and Late-Production NXi Airplanes
This page is for buyers of a factory-new G36 or a near-new, late-production one (the G1000 NXi airplanes delivered from 2017). The flying costs look like any G36's. The budget is dominated by capital: the loan, depreciation and insurance on a high hull value.
Can you still buy a factory-new G36, and what does it cost?
On November 20, 2025, Textron Aviation said it would end production of the Bonanza G36 and Baron G58 "once all current orders are fulfilled." It gave no end date and said factory support for Bonanzas and Barons will continue (AOPA, November 21, 2025). New-airplane volume was already small. AOPA reported three Bonanzas delivered in 2022, five in 2023 and five in 2024.
Textron does not publish a G36 list price, and dealer listings show "call for price." Figures on blogs are often years old or unsourced. For current pricing and whether any new or undelivered airplanes remain, contact Textron Aviation or a Beechcraft dealer, and get the number in writing with the equipment list. In practice, many buyers in this segment are shopping low-time 2017-and-later airplanes. Those are priced like used aircraft but budget like new ones for the first few years.
What late-production G36s have that earlier ones don't
- G1000 NXi. Textron announced the NXi flight deck for the G36 and Baron G58 on January 4, 2017 (Textron Aviation). Earlier G36s have the original G1000, which can be upgraded to NXi. That upgrade is a budget item on the pre-owned G36 page.
- 2022 update. Textron raised maximum takeoff weight by 155 lb to 3,805 lb, which AOPA reported gives a useful load of 1,213 lb in the standard six-seat configuration. It also added a Garmin GI 275 standby instrument, a carbon monoxide detector integrated with the avionics, USB ports at every seat and LED exterior lighting (AOPA, April 2022).
How do you build a budget without a list price?
Work from the payment per $100,000 financed, then scale it to your quote. At 7.75% over 20 years, each $100,000 costs about $821 a month. The table shows how rate and term move that figure:
| Term | 7.00% APR | 7.75% APR | 8.50% APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 years (180 mo) | $899/mo | $941/mo | $985/mo |
| 20 years (240 mo) | $775/mo | $821/mo | $868/mo |
Loan amount $100,000. Principal and interest only; excludes insurance, taxes and fees. Illustrative, not a quote.
To show the scale of the loan line, here are payments at three hypothetical price points. They are not list prices or quotes.
| Hypothetical price | 15% down: loan / payment | 25% down: loan / payment |
|---|---|---|
| $800,000 | $680,000 / $5,582 per mo | $600,000 / $4,926 per mo |
| $1,000,000 | $850,000 / $6,978 per mo | $750,000 / $6,157 per mo |
| $1,200,000 | $1,020,000 / $8,374 per mo | $900,000 / $7,389 per mo |
What does a new G36 cost to operate in the warranty years?
The reference budget below uses a hypothetical $1,000,000 airplane so the insurance and loan lines have something to scale from. The operating lines are the same for any new G36.
| Line item | Assumption | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hangar | $4,800 / yr | Same as any Bonanza. Varies widely by airport |
| Insurance | $9,000 / yr | 0.8% of hull plus $1,000 liability, as an assumption |
| Annual inspection | $3,500 / yr | You still pay for inspection labor. New airplanes produce fewer squawks |
| Garmin databases, subscriptions, misc. | $2,500 / yr | Database and datalink costs depend on the bundle |
| Fuel | $109 / hr | 15 gal/hr at $7.24 |
| Engine reserve | $34.21 / hr | $65,000 ÷ 1,900 hr (IO-550-B) |
| Unscheduled maintenance | $12 / hr | Kept low while warranty covers defects |
| Oil and prop reserve | $7 / hr | Still accrues from hour one |
| Hours / yr | Operating cost / yr | Per hour | Loan payments / yr | All-in per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | $27,891 | $558 | $83,737 | $2,233 |
| 100 | $35,981 | $360 | $83,737 | $1,197 |
| 200 | $52,162 | $261 | $83,737 | $679 |
What the warranty does and doesn't change
- It lowers the unscheduled line, not the scheduled ones. Warranty coverage pays for defects. It does not pay for annual inspection labor, tires, brakes, oil, databases or insurance.
- Reserves still build. A new IO-550-B has 1,900 hours or 12 years to TBO under Continental's table, whichever comes first. At 100 hours a year, the calendar limit arrives first, at about 1,200 hours. Funding the $65,000 budget by then takes $54.17 per hour, not the $34.21 in the table. Budget the reserve against the date, not the hour figure.
- Get the terms in writing. Airframe, engine and avionics warranties usually come from different companies with different lengths and conditions. Confirm what is covered, whether it transfers to a later buyer, and whether it requires a specific service center. Warranty conditions can decide where you have maintenance done and what it costs.
How much does a new G36 depreciate?
No verified public data tracks late-model G36 values, and the end of production makes forecasting harder. Scarcity could support late-production values, or buyers could discount an out-of-production type. Don't build a budget on either outcome. Model a range instead. On the hypothetical $1,000,000 airplane, over 3 years:
| Value decline | Value after 3 yrs | Loss per year | Per hour at 100 hrs/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | $950,000 | $16,667 | $167 |
| 10% | $900,000 | $33,333 | $333 |
| 15% | $850,000 | $50,000 | $500 |
| 20% | $800,000 | $66,667 | $667 |
Compare those scenarios with how fast a 20-year loan pays down. In the early years most of each payment is interest. On the $850,000 loan, about $65,227 of the first year's payments is interest.
| Down payment | Loan balance after 36 payments | Equity if value falls 10% | Equity if value falls 20% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $789,891 | $110,109 | $10,109 |
| 25% | $696,962 | $203,038 | $103,038 |
A bigger down payment is the simplest protection against owing more than the airplane is worth if you need to sell early. Unless you are sure of your holding period, keep equity positive under the pessimistic scenario.
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How much is insurance on a new-hull G36?
Hull premiums are priced against insured value, so a new G36's hull line is several times an A36's even with the same pilot. BWI, a U.S. aviation insurance broker, describes 2026 pricing for experienced private pilots in personal-use pistons as "generally stable" (BWI, May 2026). As a benchmark for a similarly valued piston single, not a Bonanza quote, BWI puts experienced-pilot Cirrus SR22 premiums often between $3,500 and $7,500 a year (BWI, May 2026). This page's $9,000 is a deliberately conservative assumption. Expect these factors to decide the actual number:
- Total time, retractable-gear time and Bonanza time. A pilot new to high-performance retractables may face a dual-instruction requirement
- Initial and recurrent Bonanza-specific training
- The agreed hull value. Your lender will require hull coverage of at least the loan balance, with the lender as loss payee
- Liability limits, including per-seat sublimits for a six-seat airplane
For lender minimums see aircraft loan insurance requirements. For how premiums fit a loan budget, see aircraft insurance cost on a financed plane.
Financing a new or near-new Bonanza
- Terms: AOPA Aviation Finance lists a 15% minimum down payment and up to 20-year terms on single-engine loans of $75,000 or more (AOPA). For a loan this size, lenders look hard at liquidity and income. A larger down payment can improve pricing.
- Rates: As of September 2026, aviation lenders quote certified-piston rates from about 7% for well-qualified borrowers to roughly 10%. FLYING Finance lists certified piston rates starting at 7.01% (September 21, 2026). The 7.75% on this page is illustrative.
- Deposits and delivery: If you are buying one of the last new airplanes, read the purchase agreement's deposit, delivery-date and cancellation terms before you sign. Close through an aviation escrow agent. See aircraft escrow and title.
- Tax: 100% bonus depreciation is permanent for eligible property acquired after January 19, 2025. For tax years beginning in 2026, Section 179 allows up to $2,560,000, phasing out above $4,090,000. Aircraft are listed property, so they must be used more than 50% for qualified business use. See aircraft depreciation after the 2025 tax law and owning an aircraft in an LLC, and confirm with a CPA or aviation attorney.
How this page differs from related G36 pages
This page covers the new and late-production G36, where capital costs dominate. For 2006–2019 airplanes, meaning used-market prices, G1000 support and buying near an engine's TBO, see the pre-owned G36 cost page. For specs and payment examples, see the G36 model page. The whole family is compared on the Bonanza cost comparison, and the choice between Bonanzas is covered in the Bonanza buyer's guide. If you're choosing between a new single and a twin, see the Bonanza-to-Baron upgrade guide and the Baron G58 cost page. Older Bonanza model pages: V35B, F33A and A36. If a twin is on your list, see the Baron 58 model page and the Baron buyer's guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new Beechcraft Bonanza G36 cost?
Textron Aviation does not publish a G36 list price, and dealer listings typically say to call for price, so contact Textron Aviation or a Beechcraft dealer for current pricing and availability. Textron announced in November 2025 that it will end G36 production once current orders are filled. Treat any list price you see online without a dated source as unverified.
Is Beechcraft still building the Bonanza?
Textron Aviation announced on November 20, 2025 that it will end production of the Bonanza G36 and Baron G58 once all current orders are fulfilled, without giving an end date. It said factory support for Bonanzas and Barons will continue. AOPA reported only three to five new Bonanzas delivered per year from 2022 through 2024.
How much does a new G36 cost per month to finance?
At an illustrative 7.75% over 20 years, every $100,000 financed costs about $821 a month. On a hypothetical $1,000,000 airplane with 15% down, the $850,000 loan would be about $6,978 a month. About $65,227 of the first year's payments would be interest.
How fast does a new Bonanza depreciate?
There is no verified public depreciation data for the late-model G36, and the end of production adds uncertainty in both directions. Model scenarios instead of assuming a number. On a hypothetical $1,000,000 airplane, each 5% of value lost over 3 years costs about $16,667 a year. Compare any scenario against your loan balance to check equity.
How much is insurance on a new G36 Bonanza?
Hull premiums scale with insured value, so a new G36's hull premium is several times an older A36's. This page uses an assumption of 0.8% of hull value plus $1,000 for liability, which is $9,000 on a hypothetical $1,000,000 airplane. Your quote depends on experience, training and claims history. BWI describes 2026 pricing for experienced piston owners as generally stable.
Can I use bonus depreciation on a new Bonanza?
100% bonus depreciation is permanent for eligible property acquired after January 19, 2025, and aircraft used more than 50% for qualified business use can qualify. The Section 179 limit for tax years beginning in 2026 is $2,560,000, phasing out above $4,090,000. The rules for listed property are strict, so confirm with a CPA or aviation tax advisor for your situation.
Price points on this page are hypothetical, used only to show the math. They are not Textron list prices or dealer quotes. All other figures are illustrative planning numbers as of September 2026.