1973 Beechcraft Bonanza V35B for sale

1973 Beechcraft Bonanza V35B

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$142,000below typical asking range
Location Newport Beach, CA
Total Time 2,525 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,119 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # D-9515
Reg # N17VM
Engine Continental TSIO-520-D
Cruise 168 kts (311 km/h)
ICAO Type BE35
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
IFR-approved GPS Apollo GX50 Stormscope weather avoidance Transponder King KT-76A 4-place intercom

Description

Gallery Aircraft Specs Year: 1973 Make/Model: Beechcraft V35B Bonanza Registration #: N17VM Total Time: 2,525 Flight Rules: VFR/IFR Engine 1 Time: 1119 SMOH Prop 1 Time (SPOH): ~964 hrs SPOH (Hartzell — inspected Nov 2025) # of Seats: 4 Condition: Used Avionics / Equipment IFR-approved GPS — Apollo GX50 Stormscope — weather avoidance Transponder — King KT-76A 4-place intercom AIRFRAME ~2,525 total hours — exceptionally low for a V35B No corrosion noted in any annual inspection All ADs complied with through Nov 2025 Wingtip tanks — added fuel capacity & range Landing gear — serviced and inspected Remarks Last annual completed November 1, 2025. Aircraft has not been flown in three years but has been regularly started and maintained. Original owner, a devoted pilot, is deceased — his grandson, also a licensed pilot, is selling as part of the estate. One minor incident on record: minor flap damage during the 2013 AirVenture Oshkosh mass arrival event — repaired and signed off, with clean annuals for over a decade since. Priced accordingly to reflect time on ground and avionics upgrades a buyer will want. Engines / Mods / Prop 285 HP Continental IO-520-BA — Major Overhaul July 22, 2002 Hartzell prop — inspected annually through Nov 2025 Wingtip fuel tanks — extended range Engine monitor — JPI EDM-700 Engine pre-heater — cold weather ready Air conditioning Interior / Exterior EXTERIOR: • 7/10 – Repainted 1998 INTERIOR: • Interior condition: 7/10 – very good condition + AC

Engine

285 HP Continental IO-520-BA - Major Overhaul July 22, 2002 Hartzell prop - inspected annually through Nov 2025 Wingtip fuel tanks - extended range Engine monitor - JPI EDM-700 Engine pre-heater - cold weather ready Air conditioning

Propeller

~2,525 total hours - exceptionally low for a V35B No corrosion noted in any annual inspection All ADs complied with through Nov 2025 Wingtip tanks - added fuel capacity range Landing gear - serviced and inspected

Interior

Interior condition: 7/10 - very good condition + AC

Exterior

7/10 - Repainted 1998 INTERIOR: • Interior condition: 7/10 - very good condition + AC

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
American Pride Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$142,000
American Pride Aviation
amprideaviation.com
$142,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Bonanza V35B

This 1973 Beechcraft Bonanza V35B (N17VM) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 2,525 hours on the airframe. There are currently 38 Bonanza V35B aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $112,761 to $365,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $142,000.

The Bonanza V35B 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 2,525 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,400 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: 2,525 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,400 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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Beechcraft Bonanza V35B — 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
3,400 lbs (1,542 kg)
Useful Load
1,124 lbs (510 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
1,400 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Bonanza V35B

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Bonanza V35B. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N17VM.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Newport Beach, CA

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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.

We'll check N17VM against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $160,000–$250,000.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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