Target audience:
Flight schools, A&P technicians, aircraft owners, and restorers
Segment:
Entry-level two-seat trainer aircraft
Competitors:
Cessna 152 and Piper PA-38 Tomahawk
Competitive advantage:
Beech build quality with a unique rolled steel tube fuselage structure and T-tail configuration
Structure:
Rolled steel tube primary fuselage with stressed skin construction
Tail:
T-tail with all-moving horizontal stabilator
Landing gear:
Fixed tricycle gear with spring-steel main gear legs
Wing:
Fully cantilever low wing
Coverage areas:
Airframe structure, engine, landing gear, flight controls, and all installed equipment with exploded-view part illustrations
Page count:
N/A - refer to the downloaded file for exact pagination
Manual type:
Illustrated Parts Catalog - improved edition
File format:
Searchable PDF - zoomable, printable, bookmarked chapters
Delivery method:
Instant digital download - no shipping, no waiting
Device compatibility:
Windows PC, Mac, tablets, and smartphones
Re-access:
Download again anytime after purchase
Fuselage structure:
Complete steel tube fuselage assembly with part numbers and exploded views
Wing assembly:
Spars, ribs, skins, fuel tanks, and attach fittings
Empennage:
Vertical fin, stabilator, and rudder assemblies
Flight controls:
Pushrod control system, stabilator trim, and control surfaces
Landing gear:
Main gear legs, nose gear steering, wheels, brakes, and tires
Canopy and windows:
Framing, latches, and transparent panels
Seals and hardware:
Gaskets, seals, rivets, and standard hardware listings
Engine:
Lycoming O-235 series engine part breakdown and installation hardware
Propeller:
Fixed-pitch propeller assembly, hub, and spinner
Fuel system:
Tanks, fuel lines, selector valve, strainer, and gauges
Exhaust:
Muffler, shroud, and exhaust stack components
Cowling:
Engine cowling panels, latches, and baffling
Electrical system:
Wiring, alternator, battery, starter, and bus distribution
Avionics:
Radio installation racks, antennas, and related hardware
Instruments:
Pitot-static system, instrument panel fittings, and gauge installations
Lighting:
Nav lights, landing light, and interior lighting components
Figures:
Exploded-view illustrations for every assembly group
Part identification:
OEM part numbers with nomenclature and quantity per assembly
Effectivity:
Part applicability notes by serial number where applicable
Standard hardware:
AN/MS fastener cross-references
Special tools:
Special service tool numbers where applicable
Torque data:
Refer to the corresponding service manual - parts catalog lists parts only
Searchability:
Bookmarked chapters and searchable text for fast part lookup
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine model:
Lycoming O-235-L2C
Configuration:
Four-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally opposed
Displacement:
235 cubic inches (3.85 liters)
Rated power:
100 hp at approximately 2,700 rpm
Engine options range:
Single engine option - no alternative engines offered
Propeller:
Fixed-pitch metal propeller
Fuel grade:
100LL avgas - confirm grade plate in manual
Fuel system:
Wing tanks, fuel selector, mechanical fuel pump, and carburetor
Wingspan:
Approximately 31 ft 3 in
Length:
Approximately 22 ft 5 in
Height:
Approximately 8 ft 7 in (T-tail configuration)
Wheelbase:
Refer to manual for exact ground dimension
Maximum takeoff weight:
1,666 lb (756 kg)
Curb/empty weight:
Approximately 1,040 lb empty - varies by equipment; verify per airframe data plate and weight & balance records
Useful load:
Approximately 620 lb depending on empty weight
Crash test ratings:
N/A - general aviation aircraft are not subject to automotive crash test ratings
Active & Passive Features
Structure:
Rolled steel tube fuselage cage providing primary occupant protection
Restraints:
Lap belts for both occupants
Flight controls:
All-moving stabilator with anti-servo trim tab
Stall behavior:
Docent stall characteristics with fixed leading edge (no stall strips required per Beech design)
Fire protection:
Firewall between engine compartment and cabin
Exhaust safety:
Shrouded exhaust with heat muff inspection points
Audio system:
Panel-mounted nav/com radio installation as equipped; VOR indicator
Intercom:
Optional cabin speaker/intercom installation
Instrumentation:
Full VFR steam-gauge panel with airspeed, altimeter, and engine instruments
Driver assistance equivalent:
N/A - no electronic assistance systems; conventional controls only
Electrical system:
14-volt system with alternator and battery
Inspection basis:
FAR 91 annual inspection and 100-hour inspection for hire operations
Engine intervals:
Oil change per Lycoming O-235 service guidance - typically every 50 hours or 4 months
Part life:
Refer to airworthiness directives and Beech service publications for overhaul limits
Engine oil:
Aviation piston engine oil per Lycoming specification - grade per ambient temperature chart
Hydraulic fluid:
Brake system fluid per Beech specification listed in parts catalog
Common wear items:
Brake linings, tires, nose gear shock parts, and exhaust shroud
Known issues:
Nose gear alignment and stabilator trim cable wear are typical inspection points
Manufacturer:
Beech Aircraft Corporation, Wichita, Kansas
Model introduction:
Introduced in 1979 as Beech's entry-level trainer
Production run:
1979 through 1981 (approximately 330 units built)
Design lineage:
Developed from the PD-285 prototype concept to compete in the two-seat trainer market
Production location:
Wichita, Kansas, USA