1959 Beech K35 Bonanza

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Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The document provides detailed specifications for a 1959 Beech K35 Bonanza, with a used price listed at $55,000.
It is powered by a Continental IO-470 engine delivering 250 horsepower at sea level, with a Time Between Overhaul (TBO) of 1500 hours.
This 4-seater aircraft has a maximum ramp weight of 2950 lbs and a useful load of 1118 lbs, capable of reaching a service ceiling of 27,000 feet.
Performance figures include cruise speeds between 141 and 164 knots, and an estimated maximum range of 640 nautical miles at 65% power.

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1959 Beech K35 Bonanza

Used price:

$55,000

Engine make/model:

Continental IO-470

Horsepower@altitude:

250@SL

Horsepower for takeoff (hp):

250

TBO hrs.:

1500

Fuel type:

91/96

Propeller type/diameter:

Landing gear type:

Tri./Retr.

Max ramp weight (lbs.):

2950

Gross weight (lbs.):

2950

Landing weight, std. (lbs.):

2950

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1832

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1118

Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.):

818

Usable fuel (gals.):

Oil capacity (qts.):

Wingspan:

33 ft. 5 in.

Overall length:

25 ft. 1 in.

Height:

6 ft. 5 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

177.6

Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

16.6

Power loading (lbs./hp.):

11.8

Wheel size (in.):

6.00 x 6

Seating capacity:

Cabin doors:

Cabin width (in.):

Cabin height (in.):

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

180

Specifications were based on a standard K35 Bonanza.

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power @ 10,000/20,000 ft.:

150/164

65% power @ 10,000/20,000 ft.:

141/152

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power @ 10,000/20,000 ft.:

541/568

65% power @ 10,000/20,000 ft.:

600*/640*

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

19.1

65% power:

16.7

55% power:

14.0

Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs):

4.0*

Vs (kts.):

Vs_o (kts):

Best rate of climb (SL fpm):

1050

Service ceiling (ft.):

27,000

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

910

Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.):

1740

Landing ground roll (ft.):

735

Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.):

1395

*estimated

Sources: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft, Pilot’s Operating Handbook, Raytheon Website and Those Incomparable Bonanzas.