If you own a 33- or 35-series Bonanza, you could probably use more payload and it’s now available from General Aviation Modifications Inc. and Tornado Alley Turbo, two Oklahoma-based mod businesses. The gross weight increases range from 180 to 300 pounds, variable with model and engine.
To qualify for the higher weights, the airplanes have to be configured with an IO-550B and two of GAMI’s STC’d mods, including GAMIjector calibrated fuel injectors and components of the company’s LiquidAir Baffle kit. The models eligible include the S35, V35, V35A, V35B, F33A, C33A, E33A, G33, 36, A36 and G36 aircraft equipped with normally aspirated or 300-HP turbonormalized IO-550B engines.
“This is the first time a gross weight increase of this magnitude has been available for Bonanzas not equipped with tip tanks,” said George Braly, head of engineering for both companies. “The combination of consistent fuel flow and improved cooling from the baffle kits provides good cooling margins at the increased takeoff weights, even on hot days,” Braly added.
GAMI and TAT will be at Sun ‘n Fun this week in hangar A, booth 65.
