Aircraft overview

The Beechcraft Bonanza 35 is the original V-tail member of the Bonanza family, built by Beech Aircraft Corporation. The prototype first flew in 1945, and customer production began for the 1947 model year. Production of the V-tail Model 35 line continued until 1982, while later straight-tail Bonanzas followed a different design path. It is a retractable-gear, piston single intended for personal and business transportation, typically configured for four seats in early aircraft and up to six seats in later versions. Its significance comes from combining relatively high cruise performance, all-metal construction and long production support in a light aircraft that remains active in the used market.

Performance & specifications

Performance depends strongly on variant, engine, propeller and modifications. Early Model 35 aircraft used Continental E-185 engines rated around 165 hp, while later S35, V35 and V35B aircraft commonly used Continental IO-520 engines rated at 285 hp. Many examples have approved IO-550 conversions. Typical cruise speeds range from about 150 knots in earlier aircraft to around 165 to 175 knots in later, higher-powered examples. Practical range is commonly in the 600 to 900 nautical mile class, depending on fuel capacity and reserve planning. Useful load is often roughly 900 to 1,200 lb, but individual weight and balance records are essential. Published service ceilings for later models are commonly around 17,500 feet.

Cabin & avionics

The Bonanza 35 cabin is compact by modern six-seat standards but well regarded for visibility, control harmony and travel comfort. Later aircraft generally offer more cabin utility than the earliest 1940s and 1950s examples. Most aircraft on the market have avionics that reflect decades of owner upgrades rather than a single factory standard. Typical panels may include legacy analog instruments, Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, digital engine monitors, ADS-B equipment, modern audio panels and retrofit autopilots. Full glass panels are possible, but Garmin Perspective and factory G1000 installations are not typical for the Beechcraft Bonanza 35 production era.

Buying & value

Buyers should identify the exact variant, total time, engine time, propeller status, damage history and compliance with airworthiness directives. V-tail inspection history, landing gear rigging, fuel system condition, corrosion checks and quality of maintenance records are especially important. Common value drivers include IO-520 or IO-550 power, updated avionics, autopilot capability, speed modifications, tip tanks, paint and interior condition. In current PlaneFox used-market data, Beechcraft Bonanza 35 asking prices average about EUR 133,000, with a broad range from roughly EUR 35,000 to EUR 290,000. Lower-priced aircraft often need avionics, engine or cosmetic investment, while premium examples tend to be later variants with strong maintenance history and modern equipment.