Image 1 - Click to open in full screen viewerListing image

1978 Beechcraft A36 BonanzaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Mount Pleasant, TX, USA

This 1978 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, registration N51MA, presents as a well-equipped and recently updated aircraft with 5,064 hours total time on the airframe. It is powered by a Continental IO-550 engine with 460 hours since major overhaul and a propeller with 1,340 hours. The aircraft's condition is highlighted by a fresh exterior paint job completed in 2024, featuring a pearl white base with blue and silver accents, and an interior with modern gray tones, leather-wrapped yokes, and sheepskin seats in a club configuration for up to six occupants.

The panel is centered on modern Garmin avionics, including a G3X Touch PFD/MFD and a GTN750xi...

Year
1978
Make
Beechcraft
Series
Bonanza
Model
A36 Bonanza
Tail #
N51MA
Serial #
E-1230

Find similar aircraft

Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Passenger, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,064 hrs
Engine 1 Time
460 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,340 hrs
Logbook Status
Complete Organized Logbooks Since New
Inspection Status
June 2025 Annual (Due June 2026)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750xi - GTN W/ Integrated Audio Panel

PFD

Garmin G3X Touch - PFD/MFD

MFD

Garmin G3X Touch - PFD/MFD

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - AutoPilot W/ Trim Yaw

EMS

JPI EDM 900 - JPI EDM Primary Engine Monitor

Weather

BFG StormScope

Additional Equipment

Battery

Concorde RG-35A - Battery (2021)

Lighting

Whelen LED Taxi and Landing Lights - LED LED

Yoke

Dual Leather Wrapped Yoke

Engine Mounts

Lord Engine Mounts - (2020)

Exhaust System

Superior Cylinders - GAMI GAMI

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2024
Interior Notes
Cockpit Has Modern Gray and Matching Sheepskin Seats, Rear Has Club Seating Configuration with Modern Grey Base and Quilted Black Leather Accents. (Currently Set Up in 3 Seat Configuration but a Matching Fourth Rear Seat Will Be Included in the Sale.)
Exterior Notes
Sharp Pearl White Base with Blue and Silver Accents. Classic Beechcraft Tail Design. Completed in 2024

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-550

Asking Price

$398,500

Aircraft Location

Mount Pleasant, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 10, 2026: $398,500 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Mar 10, 2026

Similar Beechcraft Bonanza Aircraft For Sale

1978 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
66

1978 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza

$340,000
Cedar Park, TX, USA
Total Time
4,493 hrs
Engine Time
1,539 | 945 hrs
Prop Time
929 hrs
Tail #
N2048V
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
Unspecified
APSTEC 55xGPSGarmin GTN 750 +1ADSBGarmin GTX 345PFDGarmin G500 +1MFDGarmin G500EMSJPI 930
1978 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
9

1978 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza

$288,000
Oakland, CA, USA
Total Time
5,550 hrs
Engine Time
713 hrs
Prop Time
421 hrs
Tail #
N23682
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
Unspecified
APGarmin GFC 500GPSGarmin GTN 750ADSBGarmin GTX 345PFDGarmin G5 PFD +1
1977 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
32

1977 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza

$299,000
Gainesville, FL, USA
Total Time
4,570 hrs
Engine Time
782 hrs
Prop Time
782 hrs
Tail #
N23541
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,070 lbs
APKing KFC 200GPSGarmin GNS 530WADSBGarmin GTX 330EMSInsight EGT-701
1977 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
32

1977 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza

$284,900
Lexington, KY, USA
Total Time
12,785 hrs
Engine Time
1,479 hrs
Prop Time
250 hrs
Tail #
N17520
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,264 lbs
APGarmin GFC 500GPSGarmin GTN 650XiADSBGarmin GTX 345PFDGarmin G3X +1EMSGarmin GEA 24
1979 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
10

1979 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza

$279,900
Cody, WY, USA
Total Time
4,550 hrs
Engine Time
1,630 hrs
Prop Time
950 hrs
Tail #
N54DG
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,211 lbs
APCentury IIIGPSAvidyne IFD540ADSBGarmin GTX 345PFDAspen Evolution EFD1000 Pro MaxEMSInsight G2
1977 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
16

1977 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza

$279,900
Camarillo, CA, USA
Total Time
6,992 hrs
Engine Time
1,682 hrs
Prop Time
297 hrs
Tail #
N4260S
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
1,136 lbs
APGarmin GFC 600GPSAvidyne IFD 440ADSBGarmin GTX 345PFDGarmin G500TXiEMSEI UBG-16

Looking for more Beechcraft Bonanzas?

Find the perfect Beechcraft Bonanza for you. Browse over 5,000 aircraft for sale and filter by specifications, avionics, useful load, and more...

Asking Price

$398,500