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SLIDE SHOW COMPONENT

  • SLIDE SHOW COMPONENT
    Photography by Stephen Yeates
  • SLIDE SHOW COMPONENT
    The all-Garmin custom panel was installed by Advanced Aerotechnologies Group at Greeley-Weld County Airport (GXY) in Greeley, Colorado.
  • SLIDE SHOW COMPONENT
    Photography by Stephen Yeates

Overview

  • The Beechcraft P35 Bonanza is an American classic, earning an outstanding reputation for its speed, reliability, and quality craftsmanship. The Bonanza is also well known for its unique v-tail, making it stand out from the rest.

    Beechcraft P35 Bonanza

Specifications

  • Powerplant

    Continental IO-550-B82B, 300 hp; boosted to 315 hp with D'Shannon tuned intake and exhausted

  • Propellers

    Hartzell three-blade scimitar

  • Length

    25 ft 1.24 in

  • Height

    7 ft 7 in

  • Wingspan

    35 ft 5.5 in

  • Wing Area

    180.94 sq ft

  • Wing loading

    17.82 lb/sq ft

  • Power loading

    10.75 lb/hp

  • Cabin Width

  • Empty Weight

    1,270 lb

  • Maximum gross weight

    3,125 lb

  • Useful load

  • Payload with full fuel

  • Fuel capacity

    80 gal (74 gal usable)

  • Baggage capacity

    270 lb

Performance

  • Takeoff distance ground roll

    2,100 ft

  • Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

    2,800 ft at 5,650 msl/59 degrees F

  • Rate of climb sea level

    1,150 fpm

  • Service ceiling

    18,000 ft

  • Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

    1,800 ft at 5,650 ft msl

  • Landing distance ground roll

    1,100 ft

  • Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

    176 kt at 19 in, 2,600 rpm ROP at 10,000 ft msl (16.5 gph)

  • Range

    535 nm

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

  • VX

    74 KIAS

  • VY

    90 KIAS

  • VNE

  • VS1

    60 KIAS

  • VSO

    50 KIAS

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.