1961 Bonanza “N” V35

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides detailed specifications for a 1961 Bonanza "N" V35 aircraft, with a used price listed at $55,000.
  • It features a 260 HP Continental IO-470 N engine, seats 4, and has a useful load capacity of 1270 lbs.
  • Key performance figures include a maximum cruise speed of 170 knots and an estimated maximum range of 930 nautical miles.
  • Operational specifications highlight a best rate of climb of 1150 fpm, a service ceiling of 19,200 ft, and short takeoff (1050 ft) and landing (650 ft) ground rolls.
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Used Price: $55,000
Engine make/model: Cont IO-470 N
Horsepower For Takeoff: 260
TBO hrs.: 1500
Fuel Type: 100
Propeller type: CS
Landing Gear type: Tri./Retr.
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3125
Gross weight (lbs.): 3125
Max landing weight (lbs.): 3125
Empty weight (lbs.): 1855
Useful load (lbs.): 1270
Payload (full fuel) (lbs.): 826
Usable fuel (gals.): 74
Oil capacity (qts.): 12
Wingspan: 33 ft. 6 in.
Overall length: 25 ft. 2 in.
Height: 6 ft. 5 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 181
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 17.3
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 12.0
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 1
Cabin width (in.): 42
Cabin height (in.): 50
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 270
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power @ 24,000 ft.: 170
65% power: 162
55% power: 154 (est.)
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 800 (est.)
65% power: 880 (est.)
55% power: 930 (est.)
Fuel consumption (est. @ .44 lbs./hp/hr. sfc gph):
75% power: 14.0*
65% power: 12.1*
55% power: 10.2*
Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs): 5.0
Stall speed (gear, flaps up) (knots): 58
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 52
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 1150
Service ceiling (ft.): 19,200
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1050
Landing ground roll (ft.): 650
all specs are standard unless noted otherwise
* at 0.43 lbs/hp/hr sfc

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