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1978 Beechcraft A36 BonanzaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sturgis, MI, USA

This 1978 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, registered as N4738M, presents with a low total time of 4,034 hours and features a 860-hour engine since major overhaul by Zephyr Aircraft Engines, complemented by a 605-hour propeller since overhaul. The aircraft is equipped with a modern Aspen Evolution glass cockpit, including an EFD1000 PFD with Synthetic Vision and a PFD1000 MFD, and is IFR-capable with a Garmin 430W GPS, GTX-330ES ADS-B Out transponder, and GDL-39 ADS-B In receiver. The panel is further supported by a Bendix FCS-810 autopilot with altitude hold and comprehensive engine monitoring from JPI.

Significant performance and utility upgrades...

Year: 1978

Make: Beechcraft

Series: Bonanza

Model: A36 Bonanza

Tail #: N4738M

Serial #: E-1258

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Business, Passenger, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Useful Load: 1,461 lbs

Seats: 6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 4,034 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 860 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 605 hrs (SPOH)

Inspection Status: Annual Due: December 1, 2025. Bi-annual IFR Checks Due: May 2026. Some Wing Skins and Flight Controls were replaced due to hail damage in November 2008.

Avionics

Autopilot

Bendix FCS-810 - Autopilot Featuring Altitude Hold

PFD

Aspen EFD1000 - Evolution PFD Featuring Synthetic Vision

MFD

Aspen PFD1000 - Evolution MFD

Audio

Garmin GMA-350 - Audio Panel Featuring Marker Beacons and (6) Place Intercom

GPS

Garmin GNS-430W - Nav/GPS/COM Color Moving Map (WAAS Approved), (Portable) Hard wired to GMA-350 XM WX TIS

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX-330ES - Transponder Featuring ADS-B Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GDL-39 - ADS-B Receiver

Comms

Collins VHF251 - Com Nav DME

EMS/EIS

JPI EDM-700 - JPI Graphic Engine Monitor, JPI Coupled to the Garmin 430W GPS

Weather

Garmin Aera 796 - (Portable) Hard wired to GMA-350 XM WX TIS

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

Factory Air Conditioning System

Standby Alternator

B&C Standby Alternator - B&C System STC#SA00724WI

Fuel System

GAMIjectors - Fuel Nozzles STC#SE09217SC, Aviation STC#SA153EA (30 Gallons Total)

Aerodynamic Modifications

Vortex Generators STC#SA09074SC, D'Shannon Aviation Flap and Aileron Gap Seals STC#SA1176SO

Engine Upgrade

D'Shannon Aviation TCM 550B Engine Upgrade (STC # SA2200SW)

Gross Weight Increase

D'Shannon Aviation Gross Weight Increase (4010 Pounds) (STC # SA02192CH)

Fuel Tanks

D'Shannon Aviation Tip Tanks STC#SA153EA (30 Gallons Total)

Engine Cooling

D'Shannon Aviation Engine Cooling Baffles (STC # SA2200SW)

Cowling

D'Shannon Aviation Lower Cowling Access Panels STC#SA414CH

Instrumentation

D'Shannon Aviation MP-FF Instrument Modification STC#SA220SW

Windows

G&D Thermal Pane Window Inserts - D'Shannon Aviation LH and RH Cockpit (Vented on both side), D'Shannon Aviation Single Piece Windshield Modification, G&D STC#SA3759NM

Control Yokes

Cygnet Dual Control Yoke

Lighting

Wing Tip Strobes, LED Taxi Light

Electrical

Concorde Sealed Battery - External Power Receptacle,

Rudder

Wilson DW100 - Rudder Hinge Brackets

Propeller

Polished Propeller Spinner

Interior

Rosen Sun Visors - STC#SA3598NM, Forward Cabin Door Steward STC#SA01120SE

Baggage

Beechcraft Extended Aft Baggage Kit - (Not installed at this time)

Engine Baffles

Aero Products Cylinder Baffle - #2 #6 (Liquidair)

Wing Modifications

Vortex Generators, D'Shannon Aviation Flap and Aileron Gap Seals

Vortex Generators

Vortex Generators (STC# SA09074SC)

Cowling Access

D'Shannon Aviation Lower Cowling Access Panels (STC # SA414CH)

Instrument Modification

D'Shannon Aviation MP-FF Instrument Modification (STC # SA220SW)

Gap Seals

D'Shannon Aviation Flap and Aileron Gap Seals STC#SA1176SO

Windshield

D'Shannon Aviation Single Piece Windshield Modification

Power System

Concorde Sealed Battery - External Power Receptacle,

Door Steward

Forward Cabin Door Steward (STC # SA01120SE)

Baggage Kit

Beechcraft Extended Aft Baggage Kit - (Not installed at this time)

Fuel Injectors

GAMIjectors - Fuel Nozzles STC#SE09217SC

Tip Tanks

D'Shannon Tip Tanks - Aviation STC# (SA153EA) 30 Gallons Total

Lower Cowling Access Panels

D'Shannon Aviation Lower Cowling Access Panels (STC # SA414CH)

Flap and Aileron Gap Seals

D'Shannon Aviation Flap and Aileron Gap Seals STC#SA1176SO

Cockpit Windows

D'Shannon Aviation LH and RH Cockpit Windows (Vented on both side)

Wing Tip Strobes

LED Taxi Light

External Power Receptacle

Window Inserts

G&D Thermal Pane Window Inserts - G&D (STC SA3759NM)

Rudder Hinge Brackets

Wilson DW100 - Rudder Hinge Brackets

Battery

Concorde Sealed Battery

Sun Visors

Rosen Sun Visors - (STC SA3598NM)

Cylinder Baffle

Aero Products Cylinder Baffle - #2 #6 (Liquidair) Modification Kit

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes: Luxurious Beige Executive Leather Seating Featuring Harmonizing Side Panels. Reversible 2nd Row Seating for Club or Forward Facing, and an Executive Writing Table. Head Rest. Crew Armrest. Minor wear noted on crew seats.