1965 Beechcraft Bonanza S35 for sale

1965 Beechcraft Bonanza S35

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR LEASE
$109,500
Location Corona, California
Total Time 6,953 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,254 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # D7438
Reg # N1985C
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Continental IO-520-B
Cruise 168 kts (311 km/h)
ICAO Type BE35
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Light classic radios Dual King KX-170B uAvionix AV30 (serves as transponder too)

Description

POPULAR S35 - IO-520 285HP - NEW INTERIOR PANEL UPGRADE - 6 SEAT OPTION* and Almost New 3-Blade Prop! This classic 1965 Beechcraft S35 V-Tail Bonanza presents exceptionally well, with excellent paint, good glass, and Brand New Interior. The aircraft shows well on the ramp and has been actively flown. The upgraded uAvionix AV-30 (and Garmin 430 upgrade) provides a modern digital attitude/heading solution, paired with dual KX-170B nav/coms IO-520 Beechcraft engine and full flight instrumentation. No damage history - see PDF report under the documents tab The S35 remains one of the most desirable V-Tails ever produced - offering a 285 HP IO-520 engine, smooth handling, fast cruise speeds, and legendary Beechcraft performance. Perfect as a personal traveler or as a strong platform for the next avionics upgrade. For additional information please call or text Alexis at cell/text Excellent financing available with just 10% Down, payments of $789/mo. oac. Airframe: 6,370 Hours Total Time V-Tail Bonanza S35 airframe - iconic Beechcraft handling and efficiency Excellent exterior paint with classic red/white/blue scheme Good glass, no major crazing noted Interior - Brand New - Upgraded Engine - Continental IO-520-B, 285 HP - 1,280 Hours SMOH (airplane is being regularly flown - so may be slightly higher) Runs strong; regularly exercised regularly flown Smooth starts and clean operation (pilot notes available) Propeller - 59 Hours Since Overhaul 3-Blade Hartzell - recent installation Avionics: uAvionix AV-30 Primary Flight Display Garmin 430 GTX327 - currently being upgraded Dual King KX-170B Nav/Coms Standard Beechcraft engine gauges Additional Equipment Wingtip lighting - LED landing lights Overhead fresh-air ventilation Useful load: approx. 1,050 lbs (verify with your W B) Interior - Blue/white seating - brand new! Exterior - Beautiful patriotic paint scheme High-gloss finish - Very good condition No obvious corrosion or hangar rash noted Presents very well in person Operating Specs - Beech S35 Bonanza (Factory Performance) (general S-35 specs not necessarily applicable to this particular airplane) Cruise Speed: 165-170 KTAS @ 75% power Range: up to 750 NM depending on power setting Fuel Capacity: 74 gallons usable Climb Rate: 1,120 FPM Service Ceiling: 17,500 ft Takeoff Distance (ground roll): ~1,000 ft Landing Distance (ground roll): ~900 ft The S35 is widely regarded as one of the best-handling Bonanzas ever built, with smooth control harmony, Beechcraft build quality, and efficient cross-country performance. Overall Impression: This is a clean, well-presented S35 Bonanza with strong bones, excellent exterior cosmetics, and a solid engine/prop combination. Equipped with a modern digital AV-30 Garmin 430 GPS/Nav-Com and ready for immediate flying, it also serves as an ideal platform for avionics upgrades. Great value for a V-Tail in this condition. *Note on 6 seat option: It is our understanding for the S35, Beechcraft introduced a longer cabin specifically to allow for optional 5th and 6th seats. These were commonly called 'Family Seats" situated in the aft baggage area and facing forward. These were designed primarily for Children, Small Adults and Occasional use. These were not equivalent to the full six-seat cabin found in the A-36 Bonanza. If the airplane originally had 4 seats, a mechanic can add the rear seats using: • approved Beech kit • STC seat installation • additional seat belts • revised weight balance Sometimes the STC is simply the approval for installing additional lap belts and seat brackets. This information comes from a number of sources and should be verified to buyer's own satisfaction. Seller assumes no responsibility in this regard.

Engine

Continental IO-520 The Continental IO-520 is a six-cylinder, horizontally opposed aircraft engine produced by Teledyne Continental Motors. First run in 1963 as a development of the IO-346, it has been produced in versions incorporating fuel injection (IO-520), turbo-charging (TSIO-520), and gearing (GTSIO-520). Time Since Major Overhaul SMOH: 1254

Interior

Good Paint and Interior, Good glass.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

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Jets West
trade-a-plane.com
$109,500

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About This Beechcraft Bonanza S35

This 1965 Beechcraft Bonanza S35 (N1985C) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 6,953 hours on the airframe. There are currently 17 Bonanza S35 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $89,950 to $279,000.

The Bonanza S35 cruises at 168 kts (311 km/h) with a range of 890 nm (1,648 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,500 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/hr in fuel alone. With 6,953 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,953 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,700 hrs)
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Beechcraft Bonanza S35 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
5
Cruise Speed
168 kts (311 km/h)
Range
890 nm (1,648 km)
Ceiling
17,500 ft (5,334 m)
Max Weight
3,300 lbs (1,497 kg)
Useful Load
1,124 lbs (510 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
1,700 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Bonanza S35

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Bonanza S35. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N1985C.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Corona, California

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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Price History

6 price events · sources: controller.com, trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk

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