1957 H-model Bonanza

1957 H-model Bonanza Used price: $49,000 Engine make/model: Cont. O-470-G Horsepower: 240 Propeller type/diameter: Beechcraft 278 CS/84 in. Landing Gear type: Tri./Retr. Gross weight (lbs.): 2900 Landing weight (lbs.): 2900…

Used price: $49,000
Engine make/model: Cont. O-470-G
Horsepower: 240
Propeller type/diameter: Beechcraft 278 CS/84 in.
Landing Gear type: Tri./Retr.
Gross weight (lbs.): 2900
Landing weight (lbs.): 2900
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2046
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 854
Wingspan: 32 ft. 10 in.
Overall length: 25 ft. 1 in.
Height: 6 ft. 6 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 177.6
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 12.1
Wheel size, mains (in.): 6.5 x 8
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 1
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 270
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power @ 7500 ft.: 165
65% power @ 11.500 ft.: 160
55% power @ 12,500 ft.: 150
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power @ 7500 ft.: 610
65% power @ 11,500 ft.: 621
55% power @ 12,500 ft.: 665
Fuel consumption (gph @ .42 lbs./hp/hr. sfc):
75% power @ 7500 ft.: 13.2
65% power @ 11,500 ft.: 11.4
55% power @ 12,500 ft.: 9.4
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 3 hrs. 54 mins.
Stall speed (dirty) (knots): 50
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1250
Service ceiling (ft.): 19,800
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 705
Takeoff over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 1320
Landing ground roll (ft.): 925
Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 1530

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