Sharing a Beechcraft A36
61 Beechcraft A36s in the US are registered to co-owners who aren't married to each other — ranking #13 nationwide among all shared general aviation aircraft models (July 2026). Here's what those partnerships look like and what each partner actually pays.
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FAA Registry Data#13
Of 79 top shared models1978
Manufacture Year2 Owners: 56
3: 5 | 4: 0 | 5+: 0Worked Cost Example: Beechcraft A36
Direct operating cost for a 2-partner group — the most common Beechcraft A36 arrangement on the registry — flying 100 hours a year between them. These are the costs of running the aircraft, not a club rental rate, which would add a margin on top.
Continental IO-520/550. 15.5 gal/hr at $6.75, plus $55k overhaul spread over 1700 hours, plus $13/hr for oil, tyres, brakes and the prop fund. Check them against your own hangar, insurance and shop rates before using them for anything that matters.
$1127.08 / partner / mo
Calculated at 50 hrs/yr per partner (8.3 hrs/mo total group flight time). Fixed dues cover fixed overhead, while flight hours bill exact operating time plus engine overhaul escrow.
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Where Beechcraft A36 Aircraft Are Shared
The top US states with the highest concentration of registered co-owned Beechcraft A36 aircraft:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Beechcraft A36 aircraft are co-owned in the US?
According to official FAA registry data as of July 2026, there are 61 co-owned Beechcraft A36 aircraft registered in the United States, making it the #13 most popular shared aircraft model.
What is the typical partnership size for a Beechcraft A36?
Of the 61 co-owned Beechcraft A36 aircraft on the registry, 56 are held by two owners, 5 by three, 0 by four and 0 by five or more. Most Beechcraft A36 groups therefore run with 2 partners, which is the split used in the worked example above.
What are the main states where Beechcraft A36 aircraft are co-owned?
The top states for co-owned Beechcraft A36 aircraft are California (10), Texas (8), North Carolina (6), Florida (5), Louisiana (3).
What should the hourly engine reserve be on a Beechcraft A36?
The Beechcraft A36 runs a Continental IO-520/550. A field overhaul is around $55k against a 1700-hour TBO, which works out at roughly $32.50 per hour set aside. Partnerships that skip this end up asking each other for a four-figure cheque when the engine reaches TBO.