Bonanzas get weight increase with other upgrades

Textron Aviation has unveiled a range of upgrades to its piston aircraft lineup.

On opening day of the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, company officials noted the upgrades to Beechcraft Baron, Beechcraft Bonanza, and all Cessna piston aircraft will provide owners “with more functionality and comfort.”

Beechcraft upgrades

The new production Beechcraft Bonanza G36 now offer a 155-pound increase to the maximum takeoff weight, giving the aircraft a maximum useful load of 1,213 pounds in its standard configuration with six seats.

In addition to the increased gross weight, new production Bonanzas, along with Beechcraft Baron G58 aircraft, will offer three new interior schemes and a new cockpit layout with a standalone autopilot controller.

New Bonanzas and Barons will also include a Garmin GI 275 electronic standby, a carbon monoxide detector integrated in the Garmin avionics system, USB ports at every seat, powered headset plugs in the cockpit, and updated LED exterior lighting for improved visibility, according to company officials.

Deliveries of the new models are anticipated to begin in mid-2022.

Cessna high-wing pistons

All new Cessna high wing piston aircraft will also include a Garmin GI 275 electronic standby. The standby modernizes the cockpit panel by eliminating three analog standby instruments and providing additional flight data.

The interior of Cessna high-wing piston aircraft also feature upgrades with the addition of Alcantara inserts in the seats, along with a backlit USB A/C port in the cockpit.