1985 BEECHCRAFT A36 BONANZA
Description
1985 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza: Cross Country Machine
N72WP, S/N E-2288 | Based at KELN, Ellensburg, WA
NDH: NO DAMAGE HISTORY. Complete logbooks.
Tornado Alley Turbo Normalized Whirlwind III, TKS, Garmin glass and autopilot (G3X and GFC 500), D'Shannon tip tanks, High Useful Load (1,388 lbs).
Purchased in 2022, then systematically upgraded and honed until it became a rock-solid IFR and cross country machine.
Full photo gallery, every logbook page, the weight and balance and the 2026 annual:
From the owner:
This is a real cross country machine. The TKS system, a $60,000 upgrade, gives you protection if you inadvertently pick up ice. The Tornado Alley turbo normalizing system, close to a $100,000 upgrade, gives you fast, efficient flight up into the flight levels. The Garmin panel and GFC 500 autopilot future-proof the airplane, and the co-pilot side is already precut and prewired for an easy Garmin display upgrade.
It flies runway to runway with ease and sophistication. After extensive tuning, the engine runs strongly lean of peak. That gives you 6+ hours of endurance and typical fuel efficiency of 12+ nm per gallon.
You can't buy one of these right now without spending a year or two making all of these modifications yourself.
Times and specs (times as of October 2026; they will climb, this airplane flies often)
- TTAF: 6,054.3
- Engine: RAM-overhauled Continental IO-550-B with RAM-Cam camshaft, 1,410.3 SMOH (RAM Aircraft, 04/2014), 1,700 hr TBO
- Prop: Hartzell Super Scimitar 3-blade, professionally balanced 08/2023
- Annual: due March 2027 (last completed 03/2026, Savage Aviation)
- Useful load: 1,387.8 lb
- Empty weight: 2,612.2 lb, empty CG 79.50 in (J.A. Air Center W&B, 10/13/2023)
- Max gross weight: 4,000 lb (TAT STC)
- Fuel: 110 gallons with D'Shannon tip tanks
Engine health:
The engine is digitally monitored on the G3X engine information system, with CHT and EGT for every cylinder, and every issue it has shown has been addressed right away. Compressions have stayed stable over time:
- 12/2022: 76, 78, 68, 75, 78, 74 (/80)
- 03/2025: 78, 70, 71, 68, 78, 68 (/80)
- 03/2026: 76, 72, 72, 69, 74, 74 (/80)
Highlights:
- Tornado Alley Whirlwind III turbo normalizing (latest TAT system) with built-in TAT oxygen
- TKS non-FIKI ice protection, installed 10/2023
- Garmin G3X Touch with engine monitoring, fuel levels, synthetic vision, ADS-B In
- Garmin GFC 500 autopilot: altitude hold, yaw damper, LVL button, ESP, under and overspeed protection, electric trim
- 1,387.8 lb useful load
- D'Shannon tip tanks, 15 gal per side
- Post-1984 A36: modern control wheels and landing gear switch layout
- Hartzell Super Scimitar 3-blade prop
Avionics (all-electric panel, no vacuum; new 08/2023)
- Garmin G3X Touch PFD/MFD with integrated engine monitoring
- Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with yaw damper
- Garmin G5 standby PFD
- Garmin GNS 530W
- Garmin GNS 430W
- Garmin GTX 330ES, ADS-B Out, control wheel IDENT
- Garmin Flight Stream 210
- Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, marker beacon, 6-place intercom
- Garmin GI 106B CDI
- Co-pilot side precut and prewired for a 7" G3X display
- Slip stream backup generator
Engine and turbo:
- RAM-overhauled Continental IO-550-B, 300 HP, with upgraded components including the RAM-Cam camshaft
- TAT Whirlwind III turbo normalizing
- GAMI turbo injectors, runs smoothly to about 150° LOP
- GAMI Liquid Air baffle kit
- Fine wire plugs, new ignition harness (2026)
- TAT hoses replaced 02/2024 (next due 2034)
- New prop governor 12/2022, new engine mounts 12/2022
Airframe and systems:
- TKS non-FIKI
- TAT built-in oxygen (tank hydro 08/2023)
- Precise Flight speed brakes
- CIES fuel senders (2023)
- Door Steward
- Ventilation blower, pilot and co-pilot vent windows
- Co-pilot brakes, alternate static, USB power
- LED landing, taxi and position lights, low-profile beacon
Interior: 7/10
Tan synthetic leather, club seating with fold-out table. New seat belt reels and webbing 2023, Rosen sun visors 2025.
Exterior: 7/10
Professionally ceramic coated 10/2023. Elevators stripped, painted and rebalanced 10/2022. Some blemishes on the belly.
Recent maintenance:
- 03/2026: Annual, Savage Aviation. Right magneto base gasket replaced and both mags timed, injectors ultrasonically cleaned, new silicone intake sleeve, air filter and ELT battery
- 2026: New magneto ignition harness
- 05/2024: Starter, master and starter relays rebuilt
- 02/2024: TAT hoses and wheel well brake hoses replaced
- 10/2023: TKS installed, exterior ceramic coated
- 08/2023: New panel and G3X avionics, prop professionally balanced, new seat belt reels and webbing, trim tab actuators rebuilt, O2 tank hydro
- 2023: CIES fuel senders
- 12/2022: Nose strut rebuilt, new main gear uplock springs, engine mounts, main battery, prop governor
- 10/2022: Elevators stripped, painted, rebalanced
Logs
Complete logbooks. No damage history. Every page is scanned and downloadable at
Contact
Inquire here - I'll call you back.
Pre-buy welcome at your shop of choice.Specifications
Year1985
ManufacturerBEECHCRAFT
ModelA36 BONANZA
Serial NumberE-2288
Registration #N72WP
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atKELN
Total Time6,054.3
Max Takeoff Weight4,000 lb
Basic Empty Weight2,612.2 lb
Useful Load1,387.8 lb
Fuel Capacity Volume110 gal
Auxiliary Fuel TankYes
Complete LogsYes
SpeedbrakesYes
Airframe NotesNo damage history. Complete logbooks.
Post-1984 A36 with modern control wheels and landing gear switch layout.
Empty weight 2,612.2 lb, empty CG 79.50 in, useful load 1,387.8 lb, max gross 4,000 lb per TAT STC (J.A. Air Center W&B, 10/13/2023).
D'Shannon tip tanks, 15 gal per side, 110 gallons total.
Precise Flight speed brakes. Door Steward. Co-pilot brakes. Alternate static.
Nose strut rebuilt, new main gear uplock springs and main battery 12/2022. Elevators stripped, painted and rebalanced 10/2022. Trim tab actuators rebuilt 08/2023.
Starter, master and starter relays rebuilt 05/2024.
Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL
Engine Horsepower300 HP
Engine 1 Time1,410.3 SMOH
Engine TBO1700
Aftermarket Engine STCYes
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2014
TurbonormalizedYes
Engine NotesRAM Aircraft overhaul 04/2014 with upgraded components including the RAM-Cam camshaft. 1,700 hr TBO. 1,410.3 SMOH as of 10/2026.
Tornado Alley Whirlwind III turbo normalizing (latest TAT system), TAT hoses replaced 02/2024 (next due 2034).
GAMI turbo injectors, runs smoothly to about 150 LOP. GAMI Liquid Air baffle kit. Fine wire plugs.
New ignition harness 2026. New prop governor and engine mounts 12/2022.
Digitally monitored on the G3X EIS with CHT and EGT for every cylinder.
Compressions 12/2022: 76, 78, 68, 75, 78, 74. 03/2025: 78, 70, 71, 68, 78, 68. 03/2026: 76, 72, 72, 69, 74, 74 (/80).
Prop ManufacturerHARTZELL
Number of Blades3
Blade CompositionAluminum
Swept Blade PropellersYes
Prop NotesHartzell Super Scimitar 3-blade, professionally balanced 08/2023. New prop governor 12/2022.
Modifications/ConversionsTornado Alley Turbo Whirlwind III turbo normalizing with built-in TAT oxygen (tank hydro 08/2023).
TAT 4,000 lb gross weight STC.
TKS non-FIKI ice protection, installed 10/2023.
D'Shannon tip tanks, 15 gal per side.
GAMI turbo injectors and GAMI Liquid Air baffle kit.
Precise Flight speed brakes.
CIES fuel senders (2023).
Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G3X TOUCH
Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G3X TOUCH
Primary Flight Display 2 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN
GPS 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN
GPS 2 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN
Transponder 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN
Auto PilotYes
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN
ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
LPVYes
SVTYes
Yaw DamperYes
Engine MonitorYes
Avionics/RadiosAll-electric panel, no vacuum, new 08/2023.
Garmin G3X Touch PFD/MFD with integrated engine monitoring, fuel levels, synthetic vision, ADS-B In.
Garmin GFC 500 autopilot: altitude hold, yaw damper, LVL button, ESP, under and overspeed protection, electric trim.
Garmin G5 standby PFD.
Garmin GNS 530W and GNS 430W.
Garmin GTX 330ES transponder, ADS-B Out, integrated with G3X, control wheel IDENT.
Garmin Flight Stream 210.
Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, marker beacon, 6-place intercom.
Garmin GI 106B CDI.
Co-pilot side precut and prewired for a 7 inch G3X display.
Slip stream backup generator.
Oxygen SystemYes
Inadvertent Ice ProtectionYes
Additional EquipmentTKS non-FIKI ice protection (10/2023).
Tornado Alley built-in oxygen.
Precise Flight speed brakes.
Door Steward.
Ventilation blower, pilot and co-pilot vent windows.
Co-pilot brakes, alternate static, USB power.
LED landing, taxi and position lights, low-profile beacon.
Rosen sun visors (2025).
Exterior NotesExterior 7/10. Professionally ceramic coated 10/2023. Elevators stripped, painted and rebalanced 10/2022. Some blemishes on the belly.
Number of Seats6
ConfigurationPassenger
Interior NotesInterior 7/10. Tan synthetic leather, club seating with fold-out table. New seat belt reels and webbing 2023. Rosen sun visors 2025.
Inspection StatusAnnual completed 03/11/2026 by Savage Aviation. Next annual due March 2027.
AirworthyYes
Year1985|
ManufacturerBEECHCRAFT|
ModelA36 BONANZA|
Serial NumberE-2288|
Registration #N72WP|
ConditionUsed|
FlightRulesIFR|
Based atKELN|
Total Time6,054.3|
Max Takeoff Weight4,000 lb|
Basic Empty Weight2,612.2 lb|
Useful Load1,387.8 lb|
Fuel Capacity Volume110 gal|
Auxiliary Fuel TankYes|
Complete LogsYes|
SpeedbrakesYes|
Airframe NotesNo damage history. Complete logbooks.
Post-1984 A36 with modern control wheels and landing gear switch layout.
Empty weight 2,612.2 lb, empty CG 79.50 in, useful load 1,387.8 lb, max gross 4,000 lb per TAT STC (J.A. Air Center W&B, 10/13/2023).
D'Shannon tip tanks, 15 gal per side, 110 gallons total.
Precise Flight speed brakes. Door Steward. Co-pilot brakes. Alternate static.
Nose strut rebuilt, new main gear uplock springs and main battery 12/2022. Elevators stripped, painted and rebalanced 10/2022. Trim tab actuators rebuilt 08/2023.
Starter, master and starter relays rebuilt 05/2024.|
Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL|
Engine Horsepower300 HP|
Engine 1 Time1,410.3 SMOH |
Engine TBO1700|
Aftermarket Engine STCYes|
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2014|
TurbonormalizedYes|
Engine NotesRAM Aircraft overhaul 04/2014 with upgraded components including the RAM-Cam camshaft. 1,700 hr TBO. 1,410.3 SMOH as of 10/2026.
Tornado Alley Whirlwind III turbo normalizing (latest TAT system), TAT hoses replaced 02/2024 (next due 2034).
GAMI turbo injectors, runs smoothly to about 150 LOP. GAMI Liquid Air baffle kit. Fine wire plugs.
New ignition harness 2026. New prop governor and engine mounts 12/2022.
Digitally monitored on the G3X EIS with CHT and EGT for every cylinder.
Compressions 12/2022: 76, 78, 68, 75, 78, 74. 03/2025: 78, 70, 71, 68, 78, 68. 03/2026: 76, 72, 72, 69, 74, 74 (/80).|
Prop ManufacturerHARTZELL|
Number of Blades3|
Blade CompositionAluminum|
Swept Blade PropellersYes|
Prop NotesHartzell Super Scimitar 3-blade, professionally balanced 08/2023. New prop governor 12/2022.|
Modifications/ConversionsTornado Alley Turbo Whirlwind III turbo normalizing with built-in TAT oxygen (tank hydro 08/2023).
TAT 4,000 lb gross weight STC.
TKS non-FIKI ice protection, installed 10/2023.
D'Shannon tip tanks, 15 gal per side.
GAMI turbo injectors and GAMI Liquid Air baffle kit.
Precise Flight speed brakes.
CIES fuel senders (2023).|
Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G3X TOUCH |
Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G3X TOUCH |
Primary Flight Display 2 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN|
GPS 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN|
GPS 2 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN|
Transponder 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN|
Auto PilotYes|
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN|
ADS-B EquippedYes|
WAASYes|
LPVYes|
SVTYes|
Yaw DamperYes|
Engine MonitorYes|
Avionics/RadiosAll-electric panel, no vacuum, new 08/2023.
Garmin G3X Touch PFD/MFD with integrated engine monitoring, fuel levels, synthetic vision, ADS-B In.
Garmin GFC 500 autopilot: altitude hold, yaw damper, LVL button, ESP, under and overspeed protection, electric trim.
Garmin G5 standby PFD.
Garmin GNS 530W and GNS 430W.
Garmin GTX 330ES transponder, ADS-B Out, integrated with G3X, control wheel IDENT.
Garmin Flight Stream 210.
Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, marker beacon, 6-place intercom.
Garmin GI 106B CDI.
Co-pilot side precut and prewired for a 7 inch G3X display.
Slip stream backup generator.|
Oxygen SystemYes|
Inadvertent Ice ProtectionYes|
Additional EquipmentTKS non-FIKI ice protection (10/2023).
Tornado Alley built-in oxygen.
Precise Flight speed brakes.
Door Steward.
Ventilation blower, pilot and co-pilot vent windows.
Co-pilot brakes, alternate static, USB power.
LED landing, taxi and position lights, low-profile beacon.
Rosen sun visors (2025).|
Exterior NotesExterior 7/10. Professionally ceramic coated 10/2023. Elevators stripped, painted and rebalanced 10/2022. Some blemishes on the belly.|
Number of Seats6|
ConfigurationPassenger|
Interior NotesInterior 7/10. Tan synthetic leather, club seating with fold-out table. New seat belt reels and webbing 2023. Rosen sun visors 2025.|
Inspection StatusAnnual completed 03/11/2026 by Savage Aviation. Next annual due March 2027.|
AirworthyYes|
