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1978 Beechcraft A36 BonanzaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Healdsburg, CA, USA

This 1978 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, registration N52SB, presents a well-equipped and maintained example of a classic six-place single. The airframe shows 3,343 total hours, with the Continental IO-520-BA14B engine at 553 hours since major overhaul and 137 hours since top overhaul, while the propeller has 385 hours since overhaul. The aircraft has been hangared and under single ownership for the last 45 years, with the seller noting no damage, no hail, and no corrosion history.

The panel has seen significant modern upgrades, anchored by a Garmin GFC 500 autopilot and dual Garmin G5 displays configured for a directional gyro and HSI. Navigation...

Year
1978
Make
Beechcraft
Series
36 Bonanza
Model
A36 Bonanza
Tail #
N52SB
Serial #
E-1274

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,343 hrs
Engine 1 Time
553 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
385 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logs
Inspection Status
July 2025 annual, March 2025 IFR Certification

Avionics

Audio

PS Engineering PMA 450 - PS PMA Audio Panel

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - GNS GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

Garmin GNC 255A - GNC NAV/COM

ADSB

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Transponder

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Autopilot

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Display DG/HSI

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - Display DG/HSI

EMS

JPI EDM 700 - JPI EDM Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

ELT

ACK 406 - ACK ELT System

Landing Gear

Landing Gear Backup System

Lighting

LED Wing Tip Strobes Navs LED Tail Beacon & NAV Light

Exhaust System

GAMI Fuel Injectors

Electrical System

APU Plug USB Charging Ports

Interior

Dual Control Yokes, Rosen Sunvisors, Cabin Door, Steward Magic Hands

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2008
Paint Year
2007
Interior Notes
Leather interior and windows 2008, excellent condition.
Exterior Notes
Paint 2007, good condition.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-520-BA14B

Asking Price

$295,000

Aircraft Location

Healdsburg, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 25, 2026: $295,000(-$30,000) - trade-a-plane

Nov 10, 2025: $325,000(-$25,000) - trade-a-plane

Oct 2, 2025: $350,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 2, 2025

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Asking Price

$295,000