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Beechcraft Bonanza (Black Square) Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vr71 ktsRotation
Vs64 ktsClean stalling speed
Vso52 ktsDirty stalling speed
Vx77 ktsBest angle of climb
Vy96 ktsBest rate of climb
Va139 ktsManeuvering
Vg110 ktsBest glide
Vfe123 ktsMax flap extension
Vle152 ktsMax landing gear extension
Vno165 ktsMax structural cruise - exceed only in clean air
Vne205 ktsDo not exceed

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
Runup1,700 RPM
TakeoffThrottle FULL OPEN
Max ContinuousFull open / 2,700 RPM / mixture max power
Enroute ClimbFull open / 2,500 RPM / mixture max power
CruiseFull open / 2,500 RPM / lean LOP or ROP
DescentThrottle reduce, mixture enrichen, CHT 116 degC min
Taxi / Idle1,000-1,200 RPM

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
UPAnyCruise / climb - retract at 80 kts after takeoff
APPROACH123 kts max (Vfe)Approach checklist
FULL (DOWN)123 kts max (Vfe)Landing - as required

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
EngineContinental IO-550-B, 300 hp (normally aspirated or turbonormalized)
Max RPM2,700
Max Manifold Pressure29.6 inHg
Max CHT238 degC / 460 degF
Max EGT900 degC / 1650 degF
Max Oil Temp116 degC / 240 degF
Oil Pressure30 PSI min, 100 PSI max (green 38-100)
Fuel Pressure1.5 PSI min, 17.5 PSI max
Max Fuel Flow27.5 GPH (redline)
Max TIT900 degC / 1650 degF (turbonormalized)
Turbo Critical Altitude19,000 ft
Vacuum / Suction4.5-6.0 inHg green
Fuel Grade100LL (blue) or 100 (green) avgas

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Fuel Capacity74 US gal usable (104 with tip tanks)
Max Takeoff Weight3,600 lbs NA / 4,030 lbs turbonormalized
Max Cruise176 KTAS NA / 216 KTAS turbonormalized
Service Ceiling18,500 ft NA / 25,000 ft turbonormalized
Rate of Climb1,230 fpm NA / 1,660 fpm turbonormalized
Takeoff Ground Roll962 ft (2,040 ft over 50 ft)
Landing Ground Roll833 ft (1,450 ft over 50 ft)
Starter Limit30 sec in any 4-minute period
Max Mag Drop150 RPM
Min Takeoff Fuel13 US gal usable in each main tank
Max Cooling Rate33 degC (60 degF) per minute
Max Slip Duration30 seconds