Bonanza

The Ultimate Bonanza package nets you an aircraft that outperforms a factory new Bonanza at a fraction of the cost.  Our desire is to rebuild the lowest time, no damage history Bonanza’s into aircraft that are more powerful, more capable, and more beautiful than a factory new aircraft at a fraction of the price.  Starting with a suitable used airframe, all equipment is removed, paint stripped, and glass removed.  The entire aircraft is then inspected, modified, and painted per customer specs with all new parts.

Specifications (A36):

• Gross weight – 3,850 lbs
• Empty weight – 2,500 lbs
• Useful load – 1,350 lbs
• Fuel Capacity – 120 gal 100LL
• Cruising speed – 12,000 ft @ 180 kts TAS
• Climb – 1,200 ft/min @ 95 kts
• Range (high power cruise) – 1,280 Nm with IFR reserve
• Range (economy cruise) – 1,500 Nm with IFR reserve

Powerplant:

• Summit Aviation STC’d IO-550-R conversion
  • Factory new Continental Motors IO-550-R
    • Power:   310 hp @ 2700 rpm
    • Fuel:   100LL
    • TBO:   2200 hrs
  • Factory new Hartzell 82” Super Scimitar propeller
• Carbon fiber cowl doors and nosebowl
• Robust and excellent sealing engine baffling

Instrumentation:

• New laser cut instrument panel
• JPI EDM930 primary engine analyzer (eliminates analog gauges)
• Digital fuel gauges
• Backup airspeed, altimeter, and horizon
• Avionics suite chosen by customer

Interior:

• Custom leather seats
• Leather wrapped side panels, trim, and yokes
• New carpet, weatherstripping, and Sound-Ex soundproofing
• Cabin fresh air blower
• Optional air conditioning

Exterior:

• Aircraft completely stripped and recoated with top of the line epoxy primer
• All damage repaired and necessary skins replaced
• New LP Aero Plastics windscreen and side windows installed
• Customer specified colors applied using industry preferred Imron AF700/740 basecoat/clearcoat

Aircraft Systems:

• Landing gear:
• All three gear assemblies stripped, resealed, and painted
• Landing gear transmission overhauled
• Upgraded heavy duty main retract rods
• All actuating components thoroughly inspected and rigged
• New 8” wheel and brake kits
• Flight controls:
• All flight controls are stripped, replaced as necessary, painted, and balanced
• All flight control cables meticulously inspected
• Rudder reinforced to eliminate rudder hinge AD
• Magnesium elevator control arms replaced with aluminum
• Gap seals
• The aircraft is completely rigged to obtain perfect straight and level flight
• Plumbing:
• Pitot and static lines and hoses leak checked and inspected for corrosion
• Leaking brake lines and hoses replaced and master cylinders resealed
• Wiring:
• Original wiring is modified to meet new specs, any unused wiring and components removed
• B&C standby alternator system incorporated
• Totally new avionics harness is fabricated, bench tested, and installed
• All wiring is coded with matching schematics and tied into neat, carefully routed bundles to make for an exceptionally clean and functional installation
• Fuel system:
• JL Osborne tip tanks added (20 gal each)
• Dukes 2 speed boost pump
• Eagle fuel drains
• New wing fuel bladders
• Lighting:
• Exterior bulbs replaced with LED lighting
• Alpine Aviation main landing gear mounted landing lights
• Orion strobe lights
• Oxygen system:
• Mountain High built in 76 cubic foot 6 place oxygen system

Result:  An aircraft that is better equipped, more reliable, and has more opportunities for customization than a factory new plane, and a much lower cost.

See our article in AOPA magazine!