How many Beechcraft P35s are registered in the US?

313, in the FAA aircraft registry.

When was the Beechcraft P35 built?

From about 1961 to 1964. Half of those registered today were built by 1962.

What engine does the Beechcraft P35 have?

Most have the Continental IO-470 (96% of those registered).

What are common problems with the Beechcraft P35?

In 3 Service Difficulty Reports filed with the FAA since 2016, the systems reported most were engine (reciprocating), dc generator-alternator, spark plug/igniter, and the part most often reported was a failed engine.

How many accidents has the Beechcraft P35 had?

16 in the NTSB's database since 2010, 7 of them fatal. The most common defining event was loss of control in flight. These are counts, not rates: how many hours the fleet flew is not published.

How many Airworthiness Directives does the Beechcraft P35 have?

16 current ADs name the P35 airframe, 2 of them with a repeat action, and 20 more name its engines. Whether each applies to one aircraft depends on its serial number and installed equipment.

Ownership guide

Beechcraft P35

313 registered in the US, built from about 1961 to 1964, 4 seats, most with the Continental IO-470. Its Airworthiness Directives, its engines', and what to check before buying one.

The fleet

Registered in the US: 313
Built: 1961 to 1964
Half built by: 1962
Seats: 4
Engine type: Piston
Most common engine: Continental IO-470

Engines installed

Continental IO-470300 aircraft (96%) · 20 ADs, 2 with a repeat action

From the FAA aircraft registry, rebuilt daily. Years are those recorded on each registration.

Airworthiness Directives

16 current ADs name the P35 airframe, 2 with a repeat action; 5 more were superseded. Its engines carry 20 more. 13 equipment ADs name the model.

The ones that come back

ADs with a repeat action: an inspection or replacement at an interval, for as long as the AD applies. These are the airworthiness costs an owner keeps paying.

Every AD for the Beechcraft P35

What gets reported

3 Service Difficulty Reports since 2016: a mechanic or operator files one when a part fails or is found defective.

Systems reported most

Engine (Reciprocating)1
DC Generator-Alternator1
Spark Plug/Igniter1

Parts reported most

Engine, failed1
Alternator, shorted1
Spark plug, separation1

The latest reports

2026-09-23 · Spark Plug/Igniter · Spark plug, separation
During cruise flight, the aircraft experienced an immediate partial loss of engine power accompanied by severe engine roughness. an emergency was declared, and the aircraft landed safely without further incident. post-flight maintenance inspection revealed that the nr 4 cylinder bottom aviation spark plug, a tempest urhb32s (fine wire, lot code 11wa), suffered a catastrophic structural failure. th
2023-08-21 · DC Generator-Alternator · Alternator, shorted
The alternator is mounted as described in the stc sa01436at installation instructions. the positive connection is touching the engine baffling but covered with a rubber boot. when the rubber boot wears through the positive will short to ground leading to loss of electrical power. how the alternator is mounted makes it difficult to know if the boot has worn though. potential solutions would be to r
2016-07-05 · Engine (Reciprocating) · Engine, failed
Engine failure during flight. acft crashed into the ocean near airport. ntsb investigation ongoing to determine cause of engine failure. engine sent to mfg for evaluation.

From the FAA's Service Difficulty Reporting System, refreshed monthly. Counts of what was reported, not failure rates: most of general aviation reports voluntarily, and a busy training fleet reports more than a private one.

Accident record

16 accidents since 2010, 7 fatal (13 people killed in them, a midair counting both aircraft), 3 aircraft destroyed.

What happened

Loss of control in flight3
Loss of engine power (total)3
Loss of engine power (partial)2
VFR encounter with IMC2
Loss of control on ground2
Landing gear not configured1

Phase of flight

Landing4
Enroute4
Approach3
Takeoff2
Maneuvering2

The latest

Date	Where	What happened	Injuries	NTSB number
2025-09-05	Englewood, CO	Approach: Loss of control in flight	Fatal	CEN25FA366
2025-05-13	Houserville, PA	Landing: Landing gear not configured	None	ERA25LA205
2023-07-30	Upland, CA	Initial climb: Loss of control in flight	Fatal	WPR23FA287
2023-07-08	Shelter cove, CA	Landing: Loss of engine power (partial)	Serious	WPR23LA262
2023-03-05	Perry, FL	Enroute: Loss of engine power (total)	None	ERA23LA173
2021-10-31	Harrison, NE	Enroute: VFR encounter with IMC	Fatal	CEN22FA023

From the NTSB's aviation accident database, refreshed monthly; accidents only, homebuilts left out. Counts, not rates: nobody publishes how many hours each model flies, and a training fleet flies far more than a private one. Look up any case by its number in the NTSB's CAROL.

What it costs to run

Per hour flown

Hours flown a yearhr/yrFuel burngal/hrTypical cruise; your POH and how you fly decide it.Fuel price$/galEngine overhaul$A quote from an engine shop.Hours to overhaulhrThe engine maker's published time between overhauls.Maintenance reserve$/hrEverything else that wears: tires, brakes, avionics, the unexpected.

Per year, flown or not

Insurance$/yrHangar or tiedown$/yrAnnual inspection$/yrLoan payments$/yrEverything else$/yrSubscriptions, database updates, the property tax some states charge.

Fuel: $0/hr
Engine reserve: $0/hr
A year: $0
All in, per hour: $0/hr

Everything else is yours to fill in: insurance, hangar and overhaul prices vary too much by pilot, airport and shop for a default to mean anything. Nothing you type leaves this page.

Before you buy one

Run its N-number through the AD check: every AD that names its airframe and engine, as a checklist to take to the logbooks.
For each repeat-action AD (2 on the airframe), find the last compliance in the logbooks and when the next one is due.
Compare the engine's time since overhaul with its maker's published overhaul time, and look for the reason behind any long gap in flying.
Ask the mechanic doing the pre-buy to look hard at the engine (reciprocating) and for failed engines: they are what gets reported most on this model.
13 equipment ADs name the P35 (a muffler, a seat belt, a display): find out which of that equipment is installed.
Check the registration, the airworthiness certificate and the date of the last annual inspection.
Work out the sales or use tax your state will charge with the aircraft tax calculator.

Questions

How many Beechcraft P35s are registered in the US?: 313, in the FAA aircraft registry.
When was the Beechcraft P35 built?: From about 1961 to 1964. Half of those registered today were built by 1962.
What engine does the Beechcraft P35 have?: Most have the Continental IO-470 (96% of those registered).
What are common problems with the Beechcraft P35?: In 3 Service Difficulty Reports filed with the FAA since 2016, the systems reported most were engine (reciprocating), dc generator-alternator, spark plug/igniter, and the part most often reported was a failed engine.
How many accidents has the Beechcraft P35 had?: 16 in the NTSB's database since 2010, 7 of them fatal. The most common defining event was loss of control in flight. These are counts, not rates: how many hours the fleet flew is not published.
How many Airworthiness Directives does the Beechcraft P35 have?: 16 current ADs name the P35 airframe, 2 of them with a repeat action, and 20 more name its engines. Whether each applies to one aircraft depends on its serial number and installed equipment.

Figures from the FAA aircraft registry and the FAA's Airworthiness Directives, rebuilt daily. An AD listed for a model is one to read; whether it applies to one aircraft depends on its serial number, equipment and records.