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The Beechcraft M35 Bonanza is a retractable-gear, V-tail piston single certificated for four or five occupants depending on approved equipment.
WBcalc represents the four-seat configuration using only the main fuel tanks.
Beechcraft M35 Weight and Balance Calculator →
Beechcraft M35 specifications
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
|---|---|
| Model | M35 |
| Production years | 1960 |
| 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 M35 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 M35 history and development
The M35 is the 1960 model in the Bonanza 35 series. FAA TCDS 3A15 records approval on October 2, 1959.
Its core certificated engine, maximum weight and main-tank fuel values match the preceding K35 configuration represented here.
Beechcraft M35 certification and applicability
| FAA type certificate | 3A15 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 1960 |
| FAA model approval | October 2, 1959 |
| Certified seating | 4 or 5 occupants, configuration dependent |
Beechcraft M35 fuel capacity
The M35 main tanks hold 50 U.S. gallons total and provide 44 U.S. gallons usable.
Optional auxiliary fuel is approved but is not represented by the linked calculator.
Beechcraft M35 configurations and applicability
Four-seat main-tanks-only WBcalc configuration
Applicability: M35 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: M35 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 M35 model applicability and configuration
The linked WBcalc calculator represents the four-seat, main-tanks-only M35 configuration.
The FAA type certificate also permits a fifth occupant with the applicable approved installation. That loading configuration is outside the calculator represented here.
Beechcraft M35 vs K35 Bonanza
| Specification | M35 | K35 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Beechcraft M35 weight and balance
The source-linked M35 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 M35 Weight and Balance Calculator →
Beechcraft M35 frequently asked questions
What engine does the Beechcraft M35 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 M35?
FAA TCDS 3A15 lists a maximum weight of 2,950 lb.
How much usable fuel is in the M35 main tanks?
The main tanks provide 44 U.S. gallons usable from 50 gallons total.
Does the WBcalc M35 calculator represent the optional fifth seat?
No. The calculator represents the four-seat configuration only.
Reference sources
FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A15
Related 35 Bonanza models
- Beechcraft H35 - 1957
- Beechcraft J35 - 1958
- Beechcraft K35 - 1959