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Beechcraft Bonanza A36 BE36
The Beechcraft Bonanza A36 is a six-seat, high-performance single-engine piston airplane with retractable landing gear. The Bonanza is the longest continuously produced airplane in history.
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- BE36
- First flight
- 1968
- Typical cruise
- 170 kt / 196 mph
- Service ceiling
- 18,500 ft
- Range
- 850 nm / 978 mi
- Capacity
- 6 seats
- Length
- 8.4 m / 28 ft
- Wingspan
- 10.2 m / 33 ft
Engines: 1 x Continental IO-550 piston engine. Family: Bonanza. Figures are typical published values, rounded; real performance depends on variant, weight and conditions.
What it does in US skies
A36 Bonanzas carry owners, families and business travelers on personal trips across the US. They are known for solid construction and a comfortable cabin with rear double doors.
Main US operators: Private owners, Small charter operators.
How to recognize a Bonanza A36
- Low wing with retractable gear
- Conventional straight tail, unlike the famous V-tail Bonanza
- Large double cargo doors on the right rear side
- Long, smooth fuselage with a single engine
How it looks on a flight tracker
Usually cruises at 6,000 to 14,000 feet at 150 to 175 knots. Callsigns are N-numbers.
History
The Bonanza line began with the V-tail Model 35, first flown in 1945. The longer, straight-tail A36 was introduced in 1968 and is still in production.
Where Bonanza A36s are right now
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What is the ICAO code for the Beechcraft Bonanza A36?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Beechcraft Bonanza A36 is BE36. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the Bonanza A36 fly?
The Beechcraft Bonanza A36 typically cruises at about 170 knots true airspeed (about 196 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the Bonanza A36 fly?
Its service ceiling is about 18,500 ft.