Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation, has announced an American Bonanza Society (ABS) Sport Package option for the Beechcraft Bonanza G36. The factory option includes a custom interior and paint scheme that will be available starting in 2017 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ABS and the 70th anniversary of the Beechcraft Bonanza.
The custom paint scheme incorporates the classic red and black Beechcraft colors with the ABS logo on the tail. The interior features black leather seats with contrast red stitching and the Beechcraft ‘B’ and ABS logos throughout the cabin.
More than 18,000 Bonanzas have been delivered to date. The Bonanza G36 is a six-seat piston aircraft with a maximum cruise speed of 176kts, a maximum range of more than 860 nautical miles, a 1,038 lb maximum payload and a 18,500ft service ceiling. The glass cockpit features Garmin G1000 avionics with synthetic vision technology, satellite weather datalink and a GFC 700 flight control system.
August 3, 2016