This 1992 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza Is a Travel-Ready ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Cross-country platform combines a powerful engine with a desirable avionics suite.

FLYING Staff

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

1992 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza [Courtesy: Carolina Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

The article highlights a 1992 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza as "Today's Top Pick," an excellent cross-country machine blending proven performance with modern upgrades and no damage history.
Key features include a 300-hp Continental IO-550 engine with low hours since overhaul, a comprehensive IFR avionics suite (Garmin GNS 530W, King KFC 150 autopilot), and a comfortable six-seat air-conditioned cabin.
The aircraft boasts significant modifications like Osborn tip tanks and a gross weight increase, and is listed at $385,000, including Bonanza flight school, making it ideal for business or personal travel.

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Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1992 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza.

This is an excellent find for a pilot seeking a capable cross-country machine that blends proven performance with a host of modern and practical upgrades. With a complete set of logs and no damage history, this airplane presents a fantastic opportunity for business or personal travel.

Under the cowl is a 300-hp Continental IO-550 engine with just 780 hours since a major overhaul in 2016, featuring Millennium cylinders. The engine is equipped with GAMI fuel injectors for enhanced efficiency, a Tanis engine pre-heater, and is monitored by a JPI EDM 700. Paired with a three-blade propeller that has only 55 hours since overhaul, the powerplant is ready to deliver reliable service.

The cockpit is well-equipped for IFR flight, featuring a King KMA 24 audio panel and a Garmin GNS 530W as the primary gps/nav/com. This is complemented by a King KX 155 nav/com, a King KR 87 ADF, and a King KN 63 DME system. The panel includes a Garmin GTX 330 transponder providing TIS traffic, and ADS-B Out is handled by a tail beacon. A highlight of the avionics suite is the robust King KFC 150 autopilot, complete with a flight director and a King 297 altitude and vertical speed pre-selector, reducing pilot workload on long flights.

1992 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza [Courtesy: Carolina Aircraft]

Inside, the cabin accommodates up to six people in burgundy leather seats with reversible club seating, an executive writing desk, and charcoal grey carpet. Passenger and pilot comfort is enhanced by factory air conditioning, Rosen sun visors, and sheepskin covers for the front seats.

Numerous modifications add significant capability, including Osborn 20-gallon tip tanks and an STC for a gross weight increase to 4,011 pounds. For improved visibility and safety, the aircraft is fitted with a LoPresti Boom Beam landing light, a three-light strobe system, and a top-mounted rotating beacon. The electrical system is supported by a 100-amp alternator and a standby generator system.

Listed at $385,000, this 1992 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza is a great opportunity for those in the market for an aircraft that is well-suited for family or business travel. With Bonanza flight school included with the purchase, operators can feel confident in making the switch to a new platform.

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