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The Beechcraft K35 Bonanza is a retractable-gear, V-tail piston single certificated for four or five occupants depending on installed approved equipment.
The WBcalc calculator represents only the four-seat, main-tanks-only configuration.
Beechcraft K35 Weight and Balance Calculator →
Beechcraft K35 specifications
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
|---|---|
| Model | K35 |
| Production years | 1959 |
| Aircraft type | Four- or five-seat retractable-gear piston single |
| Seats | 5 |
| Engine | Continental IO-470-C |
| Power | 250 hp |
| Landing gear | Retractable tricycle |
| Certification | FAA 3A15 |
Beechcraft K35 weights and capacities
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,950 lb |
|---|---|
| Maximum landing weight | 2,950 lb |
| Standard fuel capacity | 50 gal total / 44 gal usable |
| Maximum baggage | 270 lb combined |
FAA TCDS 3A15 lists 270 lb maximum baggage. Additional cargo-loading limits apply when the rear seat is removed.
Beechcraft K35 history and development
The K35 is the 1959 model in the Bonanza 35 series. FAA TCDS 3A15 records approval on October 29, 1958.
Relative to the J35, maximum weight increased to 2,950 lb and the main tanks increased to 44 gallons usable.
Beechcraft K35 certification and applicability
| FAA type certificate | 3A15 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 1959 |
| FAA model approval | October 29, 1958 |
| Certified seating | 4 or 5 occupants, configuration dependent |
Beechcraft K35 fuel capacity
The K35 main tanks hold 50 U.S. gallons total and provide 44 U.S. gallons usable.
Optional auxiliary fuel is approved by the type certificate but is not represented by the linked WBcalc calculator.
Beechcraft K35 configurations and applicability
Four-seat main-tanks-only WBcalc configuration
Applicability: K35 configuration represented by the source-linked WBcalc calculator.
| Engine | Continental IO-470-C |
|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,950 lb |
| Maximum landing weight | 2,950 lb |
| Usable fuel | 44 US gal |
The optional fifth-seat configuration and optional auxiliary fuel are not represented by the calculator.
Configuration sources: FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A15
FAA-approved five-seat configuration
Applicability: K35 when the applicable approved fifth-seat installation is installed.
This seating configuration is recognized by TCDS 3A15 but is not represented by the WBcalc loading stations.
Configuration sources: FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A15
Beechcraft K35 model applicability and configuration
The linked calculator represents the four-seat, main-tanks-only K35 configuration.
FAA TCDS 3A15 also permits a fifth occupant when the applicable approved installation is fitted. That fifth-seat loading configuration is not represented by the WBcalc calculator.
Beechcraft K35 vs M35 Bonanza
| Specification | K35 | M35 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Continental IO-470-C | Continental IO-470-C |
| Power | 250 hp | 250 hp |
| Maximum weight | 2,950 lb | 2,950 lb |
| Main-tank usable fuel | 44 US gal | 44 US gal |
| Certified seating | 4 or 5 | 4 or 5 |
Beechcraft K35 weight and balance
The source-linked K35 calculator represents the four-seat configuration with a 2,950 lb maximum takeoff and landing weight, 44 U.S. gallons usable main-tank fuel and a 270 lb baggage limit.
Open Beechcraft K35 Weight and Balance Calculator →
Beechcraft K35 frequently asked questions
What engine does the Beechcraft K35 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 K35?
FAA TCDS 3A15 lists a maximum weight of 2,950 lb.
How much usable fuel is in the K35 main tanks?
The main tanks provide 44 U.S. gallons usable from 50 gallons total.
Can the K35 have five seats?
Yes. FAA TCDS 3A15 permits four or five occupants when the applicable approved fifth-seat installation is fitted. The WBcalc calculator represents only the four-seat configuration.
Reference sources
FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A15
Related 35 Bonanza models
- Beechcraft H35 - 1957
- Beechcraft J35 - 1958
- Beechcraft M35 - 1960