N9681Y – Beech P35 Bonanza – PARTner 91 Arizona Aircraft

1962 Beechcraft
P35 Bonanza
N9681Y

Airframe TTAF	Engine SFRM	Prop SNEW
6435	290	290

$123,000 USD

The Beechcraft P35 (1962-1963) is often called the "sweet spot" of the V-tail lineage.

The Beech P35 Bonanza represents the final evolution of the original "short body" airframe before the Bonanza was significantly redesigned for the S35 model. While it shares the same 260 hp engine and distinctive long rear windows as the previous year model, the P35 introduced a more modern interior and cockpit that set it apart from its predecessors.

Key differentiators of the P35 include the end of "piano keys" with its redesigned instrument panel, a "landing gear extended" max speed increase (Vle) to 165 mph, and fuel system simplification. The P35 is the "best of both worlds" in that it is lighter than all models which followed, but had the huge advantage of the standardization on only two main fuel tanks.

Beech was really on its game when they rolled out the P35.

Here's an opportunity to own a high performance single engine that is born of Beechcraft quality, that meets or exceeds the performance of a lot of far more expensive aircraft on the market, and has a nearly new engine with low hours. Where else can you get this kind of quality and performance on such a budget?

Please carefully review the specs, the detailed high resolution image gallery, and the walkaround video below. A significant effort has been made to fully review logbooks and document the specifications of this aircraft. If you reach out to me, I can digitally share all logbooks and important documents.

General Specifications

Power (Continental IO-470-N):	260 HP	Recommended Engine TBO:	1700 HRS
Service Ceiling:	19,200 FT	Fuel Capacity (useable):	74 GAL
Wingspan:	33 FT 6 IN	Height:	6 FT 5 IN
Takeoff Distance (ideal):	1050 FT	Landing Distance (ideal):	650 FT
Cabin Width:	42 IN	Cabin Height:	50 IN
Cruise Speed:	157 KTS	Range (65% pwr):	880 NM
Rate of Climb:	1150 FPM	Vso (Stall, Dirty):	52 KTS

These specifications were gathered from a variety of sources, including a POH, and are subject to buyer confirmation.

Numbers and Dates

Born On:	14 Dec 1962
Factory Serial Number:	D-7098
Flight Rules:	IFR
Total Time on Airframe (TTAF):	6435 hrs
Engine Since 2018 Factory Rebuild (SFRM):	290 hrs
TBO Continental IO-470-N (s/n higher than 1006000):	1700 hrs
Prop Time Since New (SNEW):	290 hrs
Hours Since Factory Rebuilt Mags:	290 hrs
Gross Weight:	3125 lbs
Empty Weight:	2125 lbs
Useful Load:	1000 lbs
Next Annual Insp Due:	Nov 2026
Transponder Cert 91.413 Due:	Feb 2028
Pitot Static Cert 91.411 Due:	Feb 2028

Hours are an approximation and will change as aircraft is flown.

Aircraft Summary

Aircraft is hangared at Marana Regional Airport (KAVQ), 22 nm NW of Tucson Intl Airport (KTUS)
Two owners since new (current family acquired the aircraft in 1965)
Recent (2018) factory rebuilt engine w/ only 290 hrs
TBO is 1700 hrs (compared to typical 1500 hrs on most IO-470-Ns)
Dated paint and interior in reasonable condition
Basic, largely original IFR panel w/ Garmin transponder w/ ADS-B Out
Long range tanks - 74 gal useable
2026 - all new windows installed
AD 95-04-03 Wing Spar Carry Thru current and due in ~260 hrs
"Good bones" Bonanza, ready to fly or upgrade if you wish
June 1972 very minor damage from accidental gear retraction while on the ground
All ADs C/W - AD Compliance Report available digitally with logs
Logbooks are complete from day one
All logbooks are digitally scanned and available upon request

Avionics and Equipment

Standard 6-pack primary flight display
King KX-155 com/nav radio
King KX-170B com/nav radio
Glideslope/localizer indicator
King localizer indicator
Garmin GTX335 Transponder with ADS-B Out
Garmin Aera 660 w/ mount above yoke
King KA134 audio panel
Alcor EGT system (STC)
3M WX-8 Stormscope
Beech "New-Matic" (Brittain) 1-axis autopilot - INOP
McCauley 3-blade aluminum prop (recent new)
Mike Smith Aero "Tail Safe" Kit (STC)
Safe Heat engine pre-heater Model 720
Factory clock INOP

Walkaround Video

Aircraft Evaluation

As the broker, I make a significant effort to represent an aircraft in as much detail as possible. I share with you not only the benefits and features I've discovered, but also the issues or concerns that I found during my extensive intake and deep logbook review process. I present dozens of detailed, high resolution images, and an extensive walkaround video. Please review this material in detail. All logbooks and other important documents are professionally scanned, well organized, and available for your review.

Exterior - During the intake walkaround of N9681Y, I was amazed at how clean and undamaged the exterior aluminum is. I saw no evidence of hail damage or hangar rash. The leading edges and control surfaces look clean and in nice shape.

Exterior paint looks really good from a ways back, and "ok" up close. The accent red on the sides shows some fading. I believe some polishing compound and wax would make the paint look really nice. All windows are in excellent shape, as they were recently replaced.

The Image Gallery (below) contains close-up, detailed, high resolution images so that you can get a better idea of the aircraft exterior condition.

Instrument Panel - This P35 Bonanza has a basic "old school" IFR instrument panel with a recent Garmin transponder upgrade which includes ADS-B Out. While the KX170 and KX155 radios are dated, they are known to be durable units.

Please refer to the "Avionics and Equipment" list above for complete details of all avionics, and to the Image Gallery below for close-up images.

Interior - The interior is dated but looks good considering the age. Other than typical light wear, the headliner, seats, side panels, and carpet are in reasonable and very useable condition.