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

This 1978 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, registration N52SB, presents a well-maintained six-seat aircraft with a total airframe time of 3,343 hours. The aircraft is powered by a Continental IO-520 engine with 553 hours since major overhaul and a top overhaul at 137 hours, complemented by a propeller with 385 hours since its overhaul. It has been hangared by a single owner for the last 45 years, with complete logs and no history of damage, hail, or corrosion.

The panel is equipped for robust IFR operations, featuring a modern Garmin GFC 500 autopilot, a GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COM, and dual Garmin G5 displays serving as a digital HSI and DG. Additional...

Year
1978
Make
Beechcraft
Series
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

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - GNS GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

Garmin GNC 255A - GNC NAV/COM

Autopilot

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Autopilot

Audio

PS Engineering PMA 450 - PS PMA Audio Panel

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual Displays DG/HSI

EMS/EIS

JPI EDM 700 - JPI EDM Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Emergency Locator Transmitter

ACK 406 - ACK ELT System

Fuel System

GAMI Fuel Injectors

Lighting System

LED Wing Tip Strobes, LED Tail Beacon & NAV Light

Charging System

USB Charging Ports

Cabin Features

Dual Control Yokes, Rosen Sunvisors, Cabin Door Steward Magic Hands Landing Gear Backup System

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2007
Paint Year
2008
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

$325,000

Aircraft Location

Healdsburg, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

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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