Beech S35 Bonanza
The Beech S35 Bonanza was manufactured from 1964 to 1966, serial numbers D7140, D7310 through D7976, therefore, a total of 667 Model S35 was built.
It is a single-engine, piston aircraft configured as a cantilever low-wing aircraft with a V-tail. Distinguishing features are: retractable landing gear, variable pitch propeller. Model S35 Bonanza seats up to 5 passengers and 1 pilot.
Specifications
Exterior Dimensions
Wing span: 33 ft 5.5 in
Length: 26 ft 5 in
Height: 7 ft 7 in
Interior Dimensions
Cabin length (aft of instrument panel): 8 ft 6 in
Max width: 3 ft 6 in
Max height: 4 ft 2 in
Volume: 118 cu.ft.
Baggage space: 33.5 cu. ft.
Weights
Max TO weight: 3,300 lb
Empty Weight: 1,915 lbs
Maximum Payload: 1,415
Fuel capacity: 50 U.S. gallons (44 usable) 80 gallons optional (74 usable)
Engine
Manufacturer: Continental Motors
Model: IO-520B
Horsepower: 285 hp
Overhaul (HT): 1700hr TBO or 12 years
Standard Avionics
Digital Nav/Coms
2 axis autopilot
GS, DME, ADF
ADS-B In/Out
Performance
| Horsepower: 285.00 | Gross Weight: 3,300 |
| Top Speed: 184 | Empty Weight: 1,915 |
| Cruise Speed: 178 | Fuel Capacity: 50 |
| Stall Speed (dirty): 54 | Range: 543 |
| Rate of Climb: 1,200 | Rate of Climb (One Engine): |
| Service Ceiling: 18,300 | Ceiling (One Engine): |
| Takeoff | Landing |
| Ground Roll: 880 | Ground Roll 625 |
| Takeoff Roll Over 50 ft: 1,225 | Landing Roll Over 50 ft: 1,150 |
History
Produced in the 1964-1966 model years, the Model S35 Bonanza´s fuselage length was increased allowing six occupants to he seated in the cabin when optional fifth/sixth seats were installed. The third cabin window was reshaped and Continental´s IO-520-B engine through 285 hp to the Bonanza for the first time. The fuel injected powerplant was mounted in a redesigned cradle that was canted down 2 degrees and right 2 1/2 degrees to reduce rudder forces during takeoff and climb. The S35 Bonanza was also the fastest built up to that time, with a maximum speed of 178 kts. A total of 667 Model S35 was built. Price: $28,750.
Distinguishing Features and Equipment
Rear windows were elongated to a shape found in the Baron. The aft bulkhead was moved back 19″ which made for a roomier cabin and allowed the extended baggage area to accommodate extra ‘family' 5th and 6th seats. This increase in length also allowed for an optional large baggage door. The extra length created a situation where the CG would shift aft upon fuel burn, so Beech added a 25 lb lead weight to the nose for balance.
Beech made a one-piece windshield standard and added a ‘Stinger' tail cone along with recessed wing lights. Other options were tip tanks, dual yoke and cabin ventilation.
In May of 1965, Beech designed a ‘Magic Hand' system to eliminate the possibility of a wheels up landing or inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground. The ‘Magic Hand' system lowered the gear automatically on approach when the engine manifold pressure fell below approximately 20 in and airspeed went below 120 mph. On take-off, it kept the gear down until the aircraft was airborne and had accelerated to 90 mph IAS. The pilot was able to switch the system off with a switch. In later years, pilots and mechanics disabled this system due to problems.
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