Beechcraft · 2006+
Beechcraft Bonanza G36 (2006-present)
iSpecifications
Performance
Cruise
176KTAS
Range
920nm
Climb
1230fpm
Ceiling
18,500ft
Fuel Burn
15gph
Fuel Cap.
80gal
MPG
13.5mpg
Stall (Vs0)
58KIAS
T/O roll
1140ft
Ldg roll
640ft
Size & weight
Seats
6
Useful Load
1120lbs
Full-fuel payload
640lbs
Max gross
3,650lbs
Wingspan
33.5ft
Length
27.5ft
Engine
Engine
Continental IO-550-B
Power
300hp
TBO
1,700hrs
Overhaul
$50k
Owning it
Hull insurance
$4k/yr
Parts
excellent
Mechanics
common
Gear
Retractable
IFR
Yes
Category
certified
Full specification
V-speeds
Airframe
- Empty weight
- 2,530 lbs
- Max fuel weight
- 480 lbs
- Height
- 8.6 ft
- Wing position
- low
Obstacle performance
- Takeoff over 50 ft
- 1,940 ft
- Landing over 50 ft
- 1,450 ft
Paperwork
- Type certificate
- A-777
- Certification basis
- Part 23
These figures are typical for the model, not a specification for any individual aircraft. Real-world numbers vary with year, installed equipment, weight, modifications and engine condition — often by more than you would expect. Use them to compare types, and confirm anything you would act on against the Pilot's Operating Handbook for that specific airframe and a prebuy inspection.
Pricing
Typical
$700k
Range
$480k – $1.1M
Annual all-in
~$45k/yr
All-in at ~100 flying hours a year, using the midpoint of each range — the same figures broken out under “Cost to own” below. Your number will differ, and mostly for two reasons. Experience sets your insurance: a 2,000-hour pilot with recent training pays 30–40% less than a 200-hour owner, and student owners pay 20–40% more — on the same aircraft that is often a doubling. Location sets your hangar: a T-hangar runs $200–400 a month in the Midwest against $400–1,500 in a coastal metro, and an outside tie-down is less again. Engine reserves move too — a local shop reusing your serviceable cylinders can come in 30–50% under the national specialty-shop pricing we quote, though you trade the warranty and turnaround that comes with it. Reserves are money set aside toward a future overhaul, not a bill this year, and the annual inspection figure is the shop’s labor to look — whatever they find is separate.
Cost to own — estimate
Set your yearly hours and local fuel price. Fixed costs (insurance, hangar, annual inspection) don't change with hours; fuel, maintenance and the engine reserve do.
- Fuel (15 gph)
- $9,750
- Engine reserve
- $2,941
- Propeller reserve
- $175
- Maintenance, parts & wear items ($22/hr)
- $2,200
- Insurance
- $11,700–$23,300
- Hangar
- $5,528–$13,819
- Annual inspection (labor only)
- $2,500
- Databases & subscriptions
- $700
- Total per year
- $45,439
- Per flight hour
- $454
- Miles flown / year (at cruise)
- 20,254 mi
- Cost per mile
- $2.24/mi
- Time in the air
- 1 hr 42 min
- Fuel burned
- 26 gal
- Out of pocket
- $257
Fuel, engine reserve and wear only. Insurance, hangar and the annual are already paid whether you make the trip or not, so they are not charged here.
Estimate, not a quote. Where a line shows a range, the total, per-hour and per-mile figures use its midpoint— insurance moves most with your experience and time in type, hangar with where you base the aircraft, so your own number could sit at either end. Annual inspection is the shop's labor to open and inspect — what they find is the maintenance line, which covers oil changes, plugs, tires, brakes, hoses, lights, a battery and vacuum pump amortised over their life, and the unscheduled squawks that are the largest and least predictable part of it. Reserves are sinking funds toward an overhaul, not a bill you pay this year — and note that a propeller is due on hours or calendar time, typically six years, so flying less does not put it off forever.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Overview
The 2006-present Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is the current production A36 with Garmin G1000 glass cockpit and GFC 700 autopilot. Mechanically, the G36 is essentially an A36 (IO-550-B 300 HP, 3,650 lb gross, club seating, 6 seats) with a modern panel and refined production quality. The G1000 NXi upgrade arrived in 2014, adding faster processing, modern graphics, ADS-B integration, and VNAV capability.
Approximately 800+ G36 examples have been delivered through 2026. Production continues at modest volumes (50-80 units per year), making the Bonanza G36 one of the few certified GA airplanes still in active production alongside the Cessna 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, T206H, and Piper Archer/Seminole.
The G36 occupies the premium 6-seat single-engine market: roughly $700K-$900K equipped used, $900K-$1.1M new. Direct competitors include the Cirrus SR22T (~$1M new) and the Mooney M20 Ultra (~$800K-$900K new). For buyers prioritizing 6-seat club seating and cargo capability over speed, the G36 is the premium choice.
Variants & History
| Feature | A36 (1970-2005) | G36 (2006-present) |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Analog steam gauges (varies) | Garmin G1000 (2006-2013) / G1000 NXi (2014+) |
| Autopilot | KFC 150 / KFC 200 / various | GFC 700 integrated |
| Engine | IO-520-B/BA → IO-550-B (1984+) | IO-550-B 300 HP |
| Empty weight | ~2,335 lbs (late A36) | ~2,530 lbs (+195 due to avionics) |
| Useful load | ~1,315 lbs | ~1,120 lbs (-195) |
| Production refinement | Mature | Mature, refined |
| Price (used, well-equipped) | $200K-$450K | $540K-$850K |
| Price (new) | N/A (out of production) | $900K-$1,100K |
Performance
176 KTAS cruise, 1,230 FPM climb at 3,650 lb gross, 15.0 GPH. Service ceiling 18,500 ft. Range with reserves at 80 gallons: 920 NM at economy cruise.
Real-world cross-country: 4 adults + 4 hours fuel + bags within W&B routine. The 920 NM range supports nearly all single-leg US transcontinental segments with reserves. Club seating (rear-facing seats 3/4 face forward seats 5/6 in cabin) gives passenger-class travel for families.
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GTN 750 · GFC 500 · Mid-Time IO-550 · No Damage
Avionics Ecosystem
The G36 panel evolved through two distinct generations:
| Era | Panel | Years |
|---|---|---|
| G1000 (original) | Garmin G1000 PFD/MFD with GFC 700 | 2006-2013 |
| G1000 NXi | G1000 NXi with faster processing, modern graphics, ADS-B integration | 2014-present |
The G1000 NXi adds significant capability over the original G1000:
- VNAV (vertical navigation)
- Modern graphics and faster processor
- Native ADS-B In/Out
- WAAS GPS approach support refinements
- Surface watch and approach guidance enhancements
- Connectivity (Garmin Pilot, FlyGarmin)
Most G36 buyers prefer the 2014+ NXi panel due to these enhancements. Pre-NXi G36s (2006-2013) typically trade $50,000-$100,000 below equivalent NXi-equipped examples.
Maintenance & Support
The IO-550-B is a 550 cubic inch, six-cylinder, fuel-injected Continental engine producing 300 HP at 2,700 RPM. TBO 1,700 hours. This engine replaced the IO-520-B/BA in 1984 production A36 and has been the standard A36/G36 engine since.
The IO-550-B is widely considered the most reliable Continental 540-series ever produced -- improved cylinder head design, refined oil cooling, and decades of refinement. Field overhaul: $45,000–$55,000. Factory reman: $55,000-$70,000.
2002 Beechcraft Baron 58
G500 TXi · GTN 750 · Known-Ice · Air Conditioning
Valuation Factors
| Configuration | Price Range |
|---|---|
| G1000 original (2006-2013) | $540,000-$720,000 |
| G1000 NXi (2014-2020) | $670,000-$850,000 |
| Late G1000 NXi (2021-2024) | $800,000-$990,000 |
| New from factory (2025-2026) | $950,000-$1,150,000 |
The G36 has appreciated significantly since 2020 (12-18% per year through 2024) due to strong demand for current-production singles. Recent slowing of price appreciation in 2025-2026 suggests the market may be reaching equilibrium.
ADs & Common Problems
G36 pre-buy is straightforward compared to vintage Bonanzas -- the airframes are post-2006 and well-supported -- but specific items to verify:
- G1000 version and database currency: Verify G1000 software version, navigation database subscription status, and any pending Garmin service bulletins.
- GFC 700 autopilot operation: Verify all autopilot modes function correctly during pre-buy test flight. GFC 700 repair is specialized.
- Engine cylinder compression and oil consumption: IO-550-B is robust but mid-time aircraft should be verified.
- Service bulletin compliance: Beechcraft issued several service bulletins for late 2000s/early 2010s G36s; verify all are complied with.
- Cargo door operation and seals: Right-side cargo door is unique to A36/G36; seals deteriorate over time.
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