Beechcraft 1979 A36 Bonanza

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides detailed specifications for a 1979 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza aircraft.
  • It features a 285 HP Continental IO-520 engine, enabling a cruise speed of up to 168 knots and a maximum range of 748 nautical miles.
  • The aircraft has a seating capacity for 6 people, a useful load of 1405 lbs, and a service ceiling of 16,600 feet.
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1979 beechcraft
Engine make/model: Cont. IO-520
Horsepower: 285
TBO: 1700
Propeller: Const. spd.
Landing Gear type: Tri./Retr.
Gross weight (lbs.): 3600
Empty weight (lbs.): 2195
Useful load (lbs.): 1405
Fuel (gals.): 74
Wingspan: 33 ft. 6 in.
Overall length: 27 ft. 6 in.
Height: 8 ft. 5 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 181
Seating capacity: 6
Cabin width (in.): 42
Cabin height (in.): 50
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 400
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 168
65% power: 163
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 697
65% power: 748
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 15.2
65% power: 13.3
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 4 hrs. 30 mins.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 52
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1030
Service ceiling (ft.): 16,600
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1140
Landing ground roll (ft.): 840

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