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The Beechcraft J35 Bonanza is a four-seat, retractable-gear V-tail piston single. It uses the fuel-injected Continental IO-470-C rated at 250 hp.
The WBcalc calculator represents the four-seat configuration using the main tanks only.
Beechcraft J35 Weight and Balance Calculator →
Beechcraft J35 specifications
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
|---|---|
| Model | J35 |
| Production years | 1958 |
| Aircraft type | Four-seat retractable-gear piston single |
| Seats | 4 |
| Engine | Continental IO-470-C |
| Power | 250 hp |
| Landing gear | Retractable tricycle |
| Certification | FAA 3A15 |
Beechcraft J35 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 J35 history and development
The J35 is the 1958 model in the Bonanza 35 series. FAA TCDS 3A15 records model approval on November 13, 1957.
Compared with the H35, the J35 moved to the fuel-injected Continental IO-470-C and increased rated power from 240 to 250 hp.
Beechcraft J35 certification and applicability
| FAA type certificate | 3A15 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 1958 |
| FAA model approval | November 13, 1957 |
| Category | Utility |
Beechcraft J35 fuel capacity
The J35 main tanks hold 40 U.S. gallons total and provide 34 U.S. gallons usable.
An optional auxiliary wing fuel system is listed by the type certificate, but it is not represented by the linked WBcalc calculator.
Beechcraft J35 configurations and applicability
Four-seat main-tanks-only configuration
Applicability: J35 configuration represented by the source-linked WBcalc calculator.
| Engine | Continental IO-470-C |
|---|---|
| Power | 250 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 J35 model applicability and configuration
The calculator represents the four-seat J35 main-tanks-only configuration. Auxiliary fuel and approved aircraft-specific modifications require separate applicability checks.
Beechcraft J35 vs H35 Bonanza
| Specification | J35 | H35 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Continental IO-470-C | Continental O-470-G |
| Power | 250 hp | 240 hp |
| Maximum weight | 2,900 lb | 2,900 lb |
| Main-tank usable fuel | 34 US gal | 34 US gal |
Beechcraft J35 weight and balance
The source-linked J35 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 J35 frequently asked questions
What engine does the Beechcraft J35 Bonanza use?
FAA TCDS 3A15 specifies the Continental IO-470-C rated at 250 hp at 2,600 rpm.
What is the maximum weight of the Beechcraft J35?
The certificated maximum weight is 2,900 lb.
How much usable fuel is in the J35 main tanks?
The main tanks provide 34 U.S. gallons usable from 40 gallons total.
Reference sources
FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A15
Related 35 Bonanza models
- Beechcraft H35 - 1957
- Beechcraft K35 - 1959
- Beechcraft M35 - 1960