Raytheon Beech Bonanza A36 Technical specifications

Beech Bonanza®A36
(Serials E-1946, E-2104, E-2111 thru E-3629
and E-3631 thru E-3635)
Pilot’s Operating Handbook
and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
FAA Approved in the Normal Category based on CAR Part 3. This
document must be carried in the airplane at all times, and be kept within
reach of the pilot during all flight operations. This handbook includes the
material required to be furnished to the pilot by CAR Part 3.
Airplane Serial Number:_________________________
Airplane Registration Number:____________________
by:_________________________________________
John Tigue
Raytheon Aircraft Company
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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
This listing contains all current pages with effective revision
number or date. It should be used after posting changes to
ensure the manual is complete and up-to-date. Always
destroy superseded pages when you insert revised pages.
Beech Bonanza® A36
(Serials E-1946, E-2104, E-2111 thru E-3629
and E-3631 thru E-3635)
Pilot’s Operating Handbook
and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
P/N 36-590002-37B
Revision B2 - January, 2006
Title Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January, 2006
Logo Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Undated
List Of Effective Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January, 2006
Log Of Revisions
Revision B2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January, 2006
Revision B1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March, 2003
“B” Reissue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
1-1 thru 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January, 2006
1-8 thru 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
2-1 thru 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January, 2006
2-12 thru 2-30 November, 2002
3-1 thru 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
4-1 thru 4-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
4-27 and 4-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March, 2003
4-29 thru 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
5-1 thru 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March, 2003
5-4 thru 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
5-9 and 5-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March, 2003
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5-11 thru 5-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
6-1 thru 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March, 2003
6-5 thru 6-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
7-1 thru 7-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
7-40 and 7-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January, 2006
7-42 thru 7-50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
8-1 thru 8-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January, 2006
9-1 and 9-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November, 2002
Supplements . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Log of Supplements
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LOG OF REVISIONS
Beech Bonanza®A36
(Serials E-1946, E-2104, E-2111 thru E-3629
and E-3631 thru E-3635)
Pilot’s Operating Handbook
and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
P/N 36-590002-37B
Revision B2 - January, 2006
PAGE DESCRIPTION
Title Page New
List of Effective Pages
1 of 2 New
2 of 2 New
Log of Revisions
1 of 1 New
1-7 Revised “Revising The Handbook”
2-11 Revised “Maneuver Limits”
7-40 and 7-41 Revised “Interior Lighting” and
Shifted Data
8-1 and 8-2 Revised Table of Contents
8-4 Revised “Airplane Inspection Periods”
8-20 Revised “Brakes”
8-26 and 8-28 Revised “Exterior Painted Surfaces”
8-30 Revised “Consumable Materials”,
Deleted and Shifted Data
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Beech Bonanza® A36
(Serials E-1946, E-2104, E-2111 and After)
Pilot's Operating Handbook
and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
PIN 36-590002-378
Revision 81 - March, 2003
PAGE DESCRIPTION
Title Page New
List of Effective Pages
1 of 2 New
2 of 2 New
Log of Revisions
1 of 1 New
4-27 and 4-28 Added CAUTION and Shifted Data
5-1 and 5-2 Revised Table of Contents and Shifted Data
5-3 Revised TIME, FUEL, AND DISTANCE TO
CRUISE CLIMB calculation
5-9 Revised Table
5-10 Revised "Total Fuel Requirement"
6-4 Revised "Sample Loading"
8-43 and 8-44 Revised "Consumable Materials"
8-46 Revised "Lamp Replacement Guide"
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LOG OF REVISIONS
Beech Bonanza® A36
(Serials E-1946, E-2104, E-2111 and After)
Pilot's Operating Handbook
and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
P/N 36-590002-37B
B -Reissue -November, 2002
Original Issue -October, 1983
PAGE DESCRIPTION
Title Page New
List of Effective Pages New
Log of Revisions
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1-1 thru 1-24
2-1 thru 2-30
3-1 thru 3-20
4-1 thru 4-34
5-1 thru 5-40
6-1 thru 6-20
7-1 thru 7-50
8-1 thru 8-52
9-1 and 9-2
Supplements See Log of Supplements
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SUBJECT
SECTION I
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
lntroduction........................................................................... 1-3
Important Notice .................................................................. 1-4
Use of the Handbook ........................................................... 1-5
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ........................................ 1-5
Revising the Handbook ....................................................... 1-6
Revision Service ................................................................... 1-7
Supplements ........................................................................ 1-9
Airplane Flight Manual Supplements
Revision Record ................................................................ 1-9
Airplane Three View ........................................................... 1-10
Ground Turning Clearance ................................................ 1-11
Descriptive Data ................................................................ 1-12
Engine ............................................................................ 1-12
Number of Engines ..................................................... 1-12
Engine Manufacturer .................................................. 1-12
Engine Model Number ................................................ 1-12
Engine Type ............................................................... 1-12
Horsepower Rating..................................................... 1-12
Number of Propellers ................................................. 1-12
Propeller Manufacturer ............................................... 1-12
Number of Blades ....................................................... 1-12
Propeller Type ............................................................ 1-13
Pitch Settings (30-inch Station) .................................. 1-13
Propeller Diameter ..................................................... 1-13
Fuel ................................................................................. 1-13
Approved Engine Fuels .............................................. 1-13
Fuel Capacity ............................................................. 1-13
Engine Oil ....................................................................... 1-14
Oil Capacity ................................................................ 1-14
Specification ............................................................... 1-14
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SECTION I
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd)
SUBJECT PAGE
Maximum Certificated Weights ....................................... 1-14
Cabin and Entry Dimensions .......................................... 1-14
Cabin Baggage Volumes ................................................ 1-15
Specific Loadings ............................................................ 1-15
Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology ......................1-16
General Airspeed Terminology ........................................ 1-16
Meteorological Terminology ............................................. 1-18
Power Terminology .......................................................... 1-19
Engine Controls and Instrument Terminology ................. 1-20
Airplane Performance and
Flight Planning Terminology .......................................... 1-21
Weight and Balance Terminology .................................... 1-21
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INTRODUCTION
The format and contents of the Pilot’s Operating Handbook
and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual conform to GAMA
(General Aviation Manufacturers Association) Handbook
Specification No. 1 through Revision No. 2, dated October 18,
1996. Use of this specification by all manufacturers will provide
the pilot with the same type of data in the same place in all
handbooks.
Attention is called to Section X, SAFETY INFORMATION.
Raytheon Aircraft Company feels that it is highly important to
have Safety Information in a condensed form in the hands of
the pilots. The Safety Information should be read and studied.
Periodic review will serve as a reminder of good piloting tech-
niques.
Use only genuine Raytheon Aircraft or
Raytheon Aircraft approved parts obtained
from Raytheon Aircraft approved sources,
in connection with the maintenance and
repair of Beech airplanes.
Genuine Raytheon Aircraft parts are pro-
duced and inspected under rigorous proce-
dures to ensure airworthiness and
suitability for use in Beech airplane applica-
tions. Parts purchased from sources other
than Raytheon Aircraft, even though out-
wardly identical in appearance, may not
have had the required tests and inspec-
tions, may be different in fabrication tech-
niques and materials, and may be
dangerous when installed in an airplane.
Salvaged airplane parts, reworked parts
obtained from non-Raytheon Aircraft
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approved sources, or parts, components, or
structural assemblies, the service history of
which is unknown or cannot be authenti-
cated, may have been subjected to unac-
ceptable stresses or temperatures or have
other hidden damage, not discernible
through routine visual or usual nondestruc-
tive testing techniques. This may render the
part, component, or structural assembly,
even though originally manufactured by
Raytheon Aircraft, unsuitable or unsafe for
airplane use.
Raytheon Aircraft expressly disclaims any
responsibility for malfunctions, failures,
damage or injury caused by use of non-
Raytheon Aircraft approved parts.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This handbook should be read carefully by the owner and the
operator in order to become familiar with the operation of the
airplane. Suggestions and recommendations have been made
within it to aid in obtaining maximum performance without sac-
rificing economy. Be familiar with, and operate the airplane in
accordance with, the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA
Approved Airplane Flight Manual and/or placards which are
located in the airplane. This handbook includes the material
required to be furnished to the pilot by the Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations and additional information provided by the
manufacturer and constitutes the FAA Approved Flight Man-
ual.
As a further reminder, the owner and the operator should also
be familiar with the Federal Aviation Regulations applicable to
the operation and maintenance of the airplane, and, as appro-
priate 14 CFR Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules.
Further, the airplane must be operated and maintained in
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accordance with FAA Airworthiness Directives which may be
issued against it.
The Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations place the responsi-
bility for the maintenance of this airplane on the owner and the
operator, who should ensure that all maintenance is done by
qualified mechanics in conformity with all airworthiness
requirements established for this airplane.
All limits, procedures, safety practices, time limits, servicing,
and maintenance requirements contained in this handbook are
considered mandatory for continued airworthiness and to
maintain the airplane in a condition equal to that of its original
manufacture.
Raytheon Aircraft Authorized Outlets can provide recom-
mended modification, service, and operating procedures
issued by both the FAA and Raytheon Aircraft Company,
which are designed to get maximum utility and safety from the
airplane.
USE OF THE HANDBOOK
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
The following definitions apply to (WARNINGS), (CAUTIONS),
and (NOTES) found throughout the handbook:
Operating procedures, techniques, etc.,
which could result in personal injury or loss
of life if not carefully followed.
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Operating procedures, techniques, etc.,
which could result in damage to equipment
if not carefully followed.
NOTE
An operating procedure, technique, etc.,
which is considered essential to empha-
size.
REVISING THE HANDBOOK
The Pilot’s Operating Handbook is designed to facilitate main-
taining the documents necessary for the safe and efficient
operation of the airplane. The handbook has been prepared in
loose-leaf form for ease in maintenance. It incorporates quick-
reference tabs imprinted with the title of each section.
NOTE
In an effort to provide as complete cover-
age as possible, applicable to any configu-
ration of the airplane, some optional
equipment has been included in the scope
of the handbook. However, due to the vari-
ety of airplane appointments and arrange-
ments available, optional equipment
described or depicted herein may not be
designated as such in every case.
Immediately following the Title Page is a List of Effective
Pages. A complete listing of all pages is presented along with
the current status of the material contained; i.e. Original Issue,
Reissued or Revised. A reissue of the manual or the revision
of any portion will be received with a new List of Effective
P a g e s t o r e p l a c e t h e
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previous one. Reference to the List of Effective Page(s)
enables the user to determine the current issue, revision, or
reissue in effect for each page in the handbook, except for the
Supplements Section.
When the handbook is originally issued, and each time it is
revised or reissued, a new Log of Revisions page is provided
immediately following the List of Effective Pages. All Log of
Revisions pages must be retained until the handbook is reis-
sued. A capital letter in the lower right corner of the Log of
Revisions page designates the Original Issue (“A”) or reissue
(“B”, “C”, etc.) covered by the Log of Revisions page. If a num-
ber follows the letter, it designates the sequential revision (1st,
2nd, 3rd, etc.,) to the Original Issue or reissue covered by the
Log of Revisions page. Reference to the Log of Revisions
page(s) provides a record of changes made since the Original
Issue or the latest reissue.
That portion of text or an illustration which has been revised by
the addition of, or a change in, information is denoted by a
solid revision bar located adjacent to the area of change and
placed along the outside margin of the page.
REVISION SERVICE
The following publications will be provided, at no charge, to the
registered owner and/or operator of this airplane:
1. Reissues and revisions of the Pilot’s Operating Hand-
book and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
2. Original issues and revisions of FAA Approved Airplane
Flight Manual Supplements.
3. Original issues and revisions of Raytheon Aircraft Ser-
vice Bulletins.
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The above publications will be provided only to the registered
owner/operator at the address listed on the FAA Aircraft Regis-
tration Branch List or the Raytheon Aircraft Domestic/Interna-
tional Owner’s Notification Service List. Further, the owner/oper-
ator will receive only those publications pertaining to the
registered airplane serial number. For detailed information on
how to obtain “Revision Service” applicable to this handbook or
other Raytheon Aircraft Service Publications, consult any
Raytheon Aircraft Authorized Outlet or refer to the latest revision
of Raytheon Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 2001.
Raytheon Aircraft Company expressly reserves the right to
supersede, cancel, and/or declare obsolete, without prior notice,
any part, part number, kit, or publication referenced in this hand-
book.
The owner/operator should always refer to all supplements for
possible placards, limitations, emergency, abnormal, normal,
and other operational procedures for proper operation of the
airplane with optional equipment installed.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner/operator to
ensure that the latest revisions of publications refer-
enced in this handbook are utilized during operation,
servicing, and maintenance of the airplane.
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SUPPLEMENTS
When a new airplane is delivered from the factory, the handbook
delivered with it contains either an STC (Supplemental Type Cer-
tificate) Supplement or a Raytheon Aircraft Flight Manual Sup-
plement for every installed item requiring a supplement. If a new
handbook for operation of the airplane is obtained at a later date,
it is the responsibility of the owner/operator to ensure that all
required STC Supplements (as well as Weight and Balance and
other pertinent data) are transferred into the new handbook.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENTS
REVISION RECORD
Section IX, Supplements, contains the FAA-approved Airplane
Flight Manual Supplements, headed by a Log of Supplements
page. When new supplements are received or existing supple-
ments are revised, a new Log page will replace the previous one,
since it contains a listing of all previous approvals, plus the new
approval. The supplemental material will be added to the Section
in accordance with the sequence specified on the Log page.
NOTE
Upon receipt of a new or revised supplement, com-
pare the existing Log of Supplements in the hand-
book with the corresponding applicable Log page
accompanying the new or revised supplement. It
may occur that the Log page already in the hand-
book is dated later than the Log page accompanying
the new or revised supplement. In any case, retain
the Log page having the later date and discard the
older Log page.
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WING AREA: 181 SQ FT
9.5" MINIMUM CLEARANCE
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GROUND TURNING CLEARANCE
Radius for Wing Tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 feet 7 inches
Radius for Nose Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 feet 8 inches
Radius for Inside Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 feet 3 inches
Radius for Outside Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 feet 10 inches
TURNING RADII ARE CALCULATED USING FULL STEERING,
ONE BRAKE AND PARTIAL POWER.
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DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE
NUMBER OF ENGINES
One
ENGINE MANUFACTURER
Teledyne Continental Motors Corporation (Muskegon, Michigan)
ENGINE MODEL NUMBER
IO-550-B
ENGINE TYPE
Normally aspirated, Fuel-injected, direct-drive, air-cooled, hori-
zontally opposed, 6-cylinder, 550-cubic-inch displacement.
HORSEPOWER RATING
300 H.P.
NUMBER OF PROPELLERS
One
PROPELLER MANUFACTURER
McCauley Propeller (Vandalia, Ohio)
(Refer to supplement HPA36-2 for airplanes equipped with a
Hartzell propeller.)
NUMBER OF BLADES
Three
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PROPELLER TYPE
Constant-speed, Hydraulically Actuated consisting of (X)-
82NDB-2 blades and a D3A32C409-(X) hub.
NOTE
The letters appearing in the place of the (X) repre-
sent minor variations in the propeller hub or blades.
They do not affect eligibility or interchangeability.
PITCH SETTINGS (30-INCH STATION)
Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.7° ± 0.2°
High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.8° ± 0.5°
PROPELLER DIAMETER
Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 inches
Minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.5 inches
FUEL
APPROVED ENGINE FUELS
Aviation Gasoline Grade 100LL (blue)
Aviation Gasoline Grade 100 (green)
FUEL CAPACITY
Total Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Gallons
Total Usable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Gallons
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