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1978 Beechcraft A36 BonanzaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Tupelo, MS, USA

This 1978 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, serial number E-1215, presents a compelling opportunity with a recent top-tier avionics suite and low-time engine. The airframe has a total time of 4,263 hours and is supported by complete logs. Its Cunningham Powermaster engine has 166 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) and is equipped with a Deshannon baffle kit. The aircraft has been maintained by a certified Bonanza mechanic, is described as always being hangared, and is currently in a ready-to-fly inspection status.

The aircraft's standout feature is its extensive panel upgrade, with over $250,000 invested in a modern Garmin suite. This includes dual...

Year
1978
Make
Beechcraft
Series
Bonanza
Model
A36 Bonanza
Serial #
E-1215

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Passenger, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,300 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,263 hrs
Engine 1 Time
166 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Ready to fly

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G5 - Primary Flight Display, Primary Flight Display

MFD

Garmin G3X - Multi-Function Display,

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 - GTN GTN

Autopilot

Garmin GFC 500 - with Yaw Damper

ADS-B Out

ADS-B Equipped

Weather

WAAS, LPV

Traffic

Active Traffic

EMS/EIS

Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Deshannon Baffle Kit

Engine Preheater

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1978
Paint Rating
9/10/10
Paint Year
1993
Interior Notes
Interior still in great shape. Minimum wear in back, more wear in front but still very nice
Exterior Notes
Always hangered, paint looks 9/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
Cunningham Powermaster
Engine Power
520 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 3-blade

Asking Price

$395,000

Aircraft Location

Tupelo, MS, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 27, 2025: $395,000(-$25,000) - controller

Aug 5, 2025: $420,000 - controller

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First Seen: Aug 5, 2025

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