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1978 Beechcraft A36 BonanzaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

Year
1978
Make
BEECHCRAFT
Series
Bonanza
Model
A36 BONANZA
Tail #
N1588
Serial #
E-1290

This 1978 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza (N1588, serial E-1290) presents a well-equipped IFR-capable aircraft with a recent factory remanufactured Continental IO-550-B5F engine showing just 493 hours since its 2009 overhaul. The airframe has 3,715 total hours, and the aircraft benefits from a fresh McCauley 3-blade propeller overhaul completed in 2024 with only 10 hours since service. Notable upgrades include a Garmin 430W WAAS GPS, Century 2000 autopilot, Collins radio suite, BFG Stormscope WX-950, LED lighting, and an electric backup attitude gyro. The aircraft features dual yokes and a comfortable light grey leather interior with double club seating in average condition, complemented by a white exterior with tan and black trim described as good condition.

Maintenance highlights include new wing bolts installed in September 2024, with the next annual due October 2025 and pitot/static/transponder checks current through July 2026. While early airframe logs are missing from new until May 2000, the aircraft was recently imported to the USA in September 2024. The IO-550 engine upgrade provides enhanced performance, though prospective buyers should note the aircraft currently lacks ADS-B equipment (installation options are available). With its recent propeller overhaul, low-time factory reman engine, and capable avionics suite, this Bonanza offers a solid platform for both personal and business travel.

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Asking Price

$210,000

Location

Galesburg, Illinois

Listing Details

Condition
Used
Sale Type
For Sale

Price History

May 21, 2025: $210,000 - controller

May 21, 2025: $210,000(-$29,500) - trade-a-plane

Apr 20, 2025: $239,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Passenger
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,715 hrs
Engine 1 Time
493 hrs (SFRM)
Prop 1 Time
10 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Missing Airframe Logs from New until May 2000
Inspection Status
Annual Due: October of 2025, Pitot/Static Check Due: July of 2026, Transponder Check Due: July of 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W

Comms

Collins VHF-251 - COM

AP

Century 2000 - Autopilot

Audio

Collins AMR-350 - Audio Panel

Weather

BFG Stormscope WX-950

ADS-B Out

No ADS-B Currently Installed – Options Available

Additional Equipment

Dual Yoke

LED Lighting

LED Taxi / Landing Light, LED Strobes

Electric Backup Attitude Gyro

ELT

Kannad ELT 406 - ELT

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Light Grey Leather Interior with Brown / Black Carpet, Double Club Seating - Average Condition
Exterior Notes
White with Tan and Black Trim - Good Condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-550-B5F
Propeller Model
McCauley D3A32C409-C

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$210,000