Before Takeoff
- Propeller — CYCLE
- Gear selector — DOWN (verify green)
- Trim — SET
- Fuel selector — BOTH
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About this aircraft
The Beechcraft Bonanza has been in continuous production since 1947 — V-tail 35s, Debonair and 33-series straight tails, and the stretched 36 family up to the glass-panel G36. Gear systems, fuel management, throw-over yokes and panel layouts vary enormously between them, so a good Bonanza checklist is a personal one. Start from a generic high-performance single flow and edit it to your airplane.
Works for every Beechcraft Bonanza variant
Covers V-tail Bonanza 35 series, straight-tail 33 / Debonair, 36 / A36 / B36TC and today’s G36.
| Spec | G36 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Continental IO-550-B, 300 hp |
| Propeller | 3-blade constant speed |
| Cruise Speed | 176 KTAS |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,650 lbs |
| Range | 920 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 18,500 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,230 fpm |
| Seats | 6 (club seating) |
Reference figures for one common variant only. Numbers vary by model year, engine, STCs and equipment — always use your own POH/AFM.
What's in a Beechcraft Bonanza checklist
Example items per phase of flight. Every line is editable — add, remove or reorder to match your aircraft and your school's SOPs.
Cruise
- Cowl flaps — ADJUST
- Mixture — LEAN to peak EGT then enrichen
Before Landing
- Gear — DOWN (3 green)
- Propeller — HIGH RPM
- Mixture — RICH
Emergency — Gear Won't Extend
- Emergency gear extension handle — PULL
- Gear green lights — VERIFY
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