1978 Beechcraft A36 BonanzaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1978 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza (VH-BQA) presents as a well-equipped, high-performance piston single with significant recent upgrades. The airframe shows 2,889 total hours, powered by a turbo-normalized Continental IO-520 engine producing 285 HP with 1,236 hours since major overhaul, featuring Tornado Alley's turbo-normalization system installed in 2021 that enables a cruise speed of 195 KTAS at FL180. The aircraft received a new Hartzell True Composite 3-blade propeller in June 2022 with only 58 hours since new, complemented by GAMI injectors for optimized fuel distribution.

The panel features a comprehensive Garmin G3X suite including a GTN650 navigator, GFC507 autopilot, GTX345 transponder with ADS-B Out, and G5 backup instrument, making it fully IFR-capable with WAAS/LPV approach capability. Additional operational enhancements include Tornado Alley tip tanks for extended range and a six-place oxygen system. The cabin retains its original six-seat configuration with upgraded tinted windows installed in 2020 using thickened material for noise reduction. With $220,000 AUD invested in recent avionics and performance upgrades, this Bonanza offers cross-country capability at turbine-like speeds from a proven airframe.