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The Beechcraft H35 Bonanza is a four-seat, retractable-gear V-tail piston single certificated in the utility category.
The WBcalc calculator represents the four-seat configuration using the main fuel tanks only. Optional auxiliary fuel is not included.
Beechcraft H35 Weight and Balance Calculator →
Beechcraft H35 specifications
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
|---|---|
| Model | H35 |
| Production years | 1957 |
| Aircraft type | Four-seat retractable-gear piston single |
| Seats | 4 |
| Engine | Continental O-470-G |
| Power | 240 hp |
| Landing gear | Retractable tricycle |
| Certification | FAA 3A15 |
Beechcraft H35 weights and capacities
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,900 lb |
|---|---|
| Maximum landing weight | 2,900 lb |
| Standard fuel capacity | 40 gal total / 34 gal usable |
| Maximum baggage | 270 lb combined |
Beechcraft H35 history and development
The H35 is the 1957 model in the Bonanza 35 series. FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A15 records model approval on December 1, 1956.
The H35 introduced the Continental O-470-G installation and preceded the fuel-injected J35.
Beechcraft H35 certification and applicability
| FAA type certificate | 3A15 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 1957 |
| FAA model approval | December 1, 1956 |
| Category | Utility |
Beechcraft H35 fuel capacity
The two main tanks hold 40 U.S. gallons total and provide 34 U.S. gallons usable. The WBcalc calculator represents these main tanks only.
TCDS 3A15 also lists an optional 20-gallon wing auxiliary system with 19 gallons usable. That auxiliary fuel is not represented by the linked calculator.
Beechcraft H35 configurations and applicability
Four-seat main-tanks-only configuration
Applicability: H35 configuration represented by the source-linked WBcalc calculator.
| Engine | Continental O-470-G |
|---|---|
| Power | 240 hp |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,900 lb |
| Maximum landing weight | 2,900 lb |
| Usable fuel | 34 US gal |
Optional auxiliary fuel is not represented.
Configuration sources: FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A15
Beechcraft H35 model applicability and configuration
The linked calculator represents the four-seat H35 main-tanks-only configuration. Aircraft equipped with auxiliary fuel, alternate approved engines or other modifications require their applicable approved loading data.
Beechcraft H35 vs J35 Bonanza
| Specification | H35 | J35 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Continental O-470-G | Continental IO-470-C |
| Power | 240 hp | 250 hp |
| Maximum weight | 2,900 lb | 2,900 lb |
| Main-tank usable fuel | 34 US gal | 34 US gal |
Beechcraft H35 weight and balance
The source-linked H35 calculator represents a maximum takeoff and landing weight of 2,900 lb, 34 U.S. gallons usable fuel in the main tanks and a 270 lb baggage limit.
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Beechcraft H35 frequently asked questions
What engine does the Beechcraft H35 Bonanza use?
FAA TCDS 3A15 specifies the Continental O-470-G rated at 240 hp at 2,600 rpm for the standard H35 installation.
What is the maximum weight of the Beechcraft H35?
FAA TCDS 3A15 lists a maximum weight of 2,900 lb.
How much usable fuel does the H35 hold in the main tanks?
The H35 main tanks provide 34 U.S. gallons usable from 40 gallons total.
Does the WBcalc H35 calculator include auxiliary fuel?
No. It represents the main tanks only; the optional auxiliary fuel system is not included.
Reference sources
FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A15
Related 35 Bonanza models
- Beechcraft J35 - 1958
- Beechcraft K35 - 1959
- Beechcraft M35 - 1960