Bill Jackson's
V Tail Bonanza

 

N77VB 1974 V35B


Bill has owned the plane for 7-9 years now. He bought it from a Dennis Krantz a fellow CAA Member. Bill is the second owner and has recently completed an overhaul on the engine. At present time, it has about 130 hours on the overhaul. The plane has been across the pond but firmly rooted at HIO, now. Bill has other planes which we will feature in the coming months. Bill says that with the speed mod’s N77 V B (for V tailed Bonanza) will do 200 kts at 20k which is 12 knots faster than a standard V-tail.

 

Bill's  plane has the following modifications and options:  

Smith speed mod’s

Dual dry vacuum pump system

Dual alternators

Century III auto pilot

Built-in oxygen Hot Prop

5 place seating

Dual Rajay’s  with Manual waste gates


Specs:

Manufacturer

Beech

Engine / Prop

TCM TSIO 520D – 285 hp

Gross Weight: 

3400 lbs

Empty Weight:

2150 lbs

Cruise Speed:

195kts at 75% at 20,000

Rate of Climb:

1225 

Fuel Capacity:

80 gal

Stall Speed (dirty):

55 kts



Thanks to RJ Lint for rounding up the pictures and text for this aircraft.


Links

Beechcraft Bonanza -Centennial of flight history
Raytheon - Beechcraft today
 
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