1953 Beechcraft 35 BonanzaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1953 Beechcraft 35 Bonanza (serial D-3618, registration N2978B) presents as a well-equipped vintage aircraft with 6,030 total airframe hours and a Continental E-225-8 engine showing 1,285 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft holds a current annual inspection valid through April 2025 and maintains IFR certification as of August 2023. Notable avionics include a Bendix King KLN-90B GPS, dual Narco navigation/communication radios with ILS/GS capability, a Garmin GTX 345W ADS-B transponder, and a comprehensive suite of instrumentation featuring a 3M Stormscope weather radar and Brittain autopilot systems.

The aircraft benefits from several STC modifications including mogas approval, auxiliary electric fuel pump installation (2015 log entry), and Brittain wing tip fuel tanks adding 40 gallons total capacity. The Continental engine is equipped with a mogas STC, Sunrise spin-on oil filter, and air/oil separator. Additional upgrades include Cleveland wheels/brakes, LED wingtip lighting, instrument panel modernization, and Beryl D'Shanon windshield/side window replacements. With its 4-seat configuration and capable IFR panel, this D-model Bonanza combines classic styling with practical upgrades for cross-country travel.