General
Year: 1965
Manufacturer: BEECHCRAFT
Model: S35 BONANZA
Serial Number: D7438
Registration #: N1985C
Condition: Used
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.
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.
Excellent financing available with just 10% Down, payments of $829/mo. oac.
Airframe
Total Time: 6,953
Airframe Notes: No damage history, exceptionally nice S35 V-Tail with a moderate total time of 6953
This classic 1965 Beechcraft S35 V-Tail Bonanza presents exceptionally well, with excellent paint, good glass, and interior. The aircraft shows well on the ramp and has been recently flown and in current annual til September of 2026.
The upgraded uAvionix AV-30 provides a modern digital attitude/heading solution, paired with classic dual KX-170B nav/coms and the standard Beechcraft engine and flight instrumentation.
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.
Engine
Engine Horsepower: 285 HP
Engine 1 Time: 1,280 SMOH
Engine TBO: 1700
Engine Notes: 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: 1280 (airplane is being regularly flown - so may be slightly higher)
Runs strong; regularly exercised & regularly flown
Smooth starts and clean operation
Props
Prop Time: 59 SOH
Prop Notes: 3-Blade Hartzell - recent installation
Avionics
Avionics/Radios: uAvionix AV-30 Primary Flight Display
Garmin 430 & GTX327 - currently being upgraded
Dual King KX-170B Nav/Coms
Standard Beechcraft engine gauges
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment: Wingtip lighting - LED landing lights
Overhead fresh-air ventilation
Exterior
Exterior Notes: Excellent exterior paint with classic red/white/blue scheme. Beautiful patriotic paint scheme with high-gloss finish. Good glass. Presents very well in person.
Interior
Number of Seats: 4
Interior Notes: Blue/white seating - brand new!
*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.
USD $119,500