Beechcraft 33 Debonair Model Guide
Beechcraft 33 Debonair · Model Guide
Overview
The Beechcraft 33 Debonair is a single-engine piston, retractable-gear four-to-six-seat airplane built from 1960 to 1967. The factory data in the sources is for the Model C33, which has a 225 hp Continental IO-470-K fuel-injected engine and a 3050 lbs gross weight. Check the exact sub-model before relying on any figure.
- Model C33 factory figures: 225 hp, 3050 lbs gross weight, 1780 lbs empty weight and 1270 lbs useful load.
- Fast for its class: 185 mph at 75% power at 7000 ft, and 195 mph high speed at sea level.
- Standard fuel is 49 gal usable. Optional wing cells give 80 gal and a 1270 mi range.
- Before buying, confirm compliance with the wing spar carry-thru service bulletin and the landing gear up-lock roller AD.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Document
Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 50 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 225
- Max baggage (lb) ·
- 270
- Oil capacity qt ·
- 10
- Useful load (lb) ·
- 1,270
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,780
- Max gross weight (lb) ·
- 3,050
- Fuel optional usable (gal) ·
- 80
- Fuel standard usable (gal) ·
- 49
Performance
- Rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 930
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 17,800
- Landing over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,298
- Takeoff over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,288
- Takeoff ground run (ft) ·
- 982
- Landing ground roll (ft) ·
- 643
Weight & balance
- Max baggage (lb) ·
- 270
- Useful load (lb) ·
- 1,270
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,780
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 3,050
- Payload with standard fuel (lb) ·
- 948
How many people does the Beechcraft 33 Debonair carry?
The Beechcraft 33 Debonair is listed with 4 to 6 seats across the series. The type acceptance report gives a maximum of 4 or 5 seats for the 35-C33. With standard fuel full, 948 lbs is left for people, baggage and equipment.
How far can the Beechcraft 33 Debonair fly?
The Beechcraft 33 Debonair C33 factory range, including a 45-minute reserve, is 650 mi on 49 gal and 1270 mi on 80 gal at 50% power. A later supplement reduced usable fuel in the 22 gallon main tank system, cutting full-fuel range about 13%.
What known inspections apply to the Beechcraft 33 Debonair?
For the Beechcraft 33 Debonair, SB 53-2360 requires wing forward spar carry-thru inspection every 500 flight hours. Any cracks must be repaired. AD/BEECH 33/45 covers landing gear up-lock rollers and lubrication.
What is the Beechcraft 33 Debonair Model Guide?
The Beechcraft 33 Debonair Model Guide is a model guide for the Beechcraft 33 Debonair, dated 2026.
What year was the Beechcraft 33 Debonair Model Guide published?
The Beechcraft 33 Debonair Model Guide — the Beechcraft 33 Debonair model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Beechcraft 33 Debonair.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More Beechcraft 33 Debonairmanuals & documents
See all 19 →- Type Acceptance Report TAR 3/21B/30 – Revision 2Other Documents
- Airworthiness Directive AD/BEECH 33/41 Amdt 6Maintenance Manual
- Airworthiness Directive Schedule Aeroplanes Beechcraft F33, 35, V35 and A36 Series (Bonanza and Debonair)Service Bulletins
- ABS/BPPP Performance Worksheet: Bonanza/Debonair PilotsPerformance Data
- ABS/BPPP Guide to Initial Pilot Checkout: O-470/IO-470 Bonanzas and DebonairsV Speeds Reference
- AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/BEECH 33/48 Amdt 1Service Bulletins
- AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVEAirworthiness Directives
- SERVICE BULLETIN Recurring Inspection MANDATORYParts Catalog
- MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINService Bulletins
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVESService Bulletins
- Installation Instructions Teledyne Continental IO-520-B, -BA, -BB and IO-550-B EnginesWeight & Balance
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVESService Bulletins
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In this document
What it carries
The Beechcraft 33 Debonair C33 has a 3050 lbs gross weight and a 1780 lbs empty weight, which leaves 1270 lbs useful load. With the standard fuel cells full, 948 lbs remains for people, baggage and equipment. Maximum baggage is 270 lbs. The baggage compartment is 16.5 cu. ft., or 22.4 cu. ft. with the utility shelf.
How it performs (Model C33, factory tests)
The Beechcraft 33 Debonair C33 cruises at 185 mph at 75% power at 7000 ft, 180 mph at 65% power at 11,000 ft, and 154 mph at 50% power at 10,000 ft. Stall speed in the landing configuration is 60 mph. Takeoff at sea level with 20 degree flaps needs a 982 ft ground run, or 1288 ft over 50 ft. Landing with 30 degree flaps needs a 643 ft ground roll, or 1298 ft over 50 ft. The factory says individual airplanes will vary.
Fuel and range
Standard wing cells hold 49 gal usable, and optional cells hold 80 gal. Factory range includes a 45-minute reserve: 650 mi on 49 gal, 845 mi on 60 gal and 1270 mi on 80 gal, all at 50% power. A 1972 owner's manual supplement cut usable fuel in the 22 gallon main tank system, reducing full-fuel range by about 13%. Ask which fuel figures the airplane's own manual uses.
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Safety notes
- Mandatory SB 53-2360 covers cracks in the wing forward spar carry-thru frames. It requires re-inspection every 500 flight hours, and any crack must be repaired with a P/N 36-4004 kit.
- The up-lock roller AD (AD/BEECH 33/45) requires replacing non-greasible rollers. It also requires lubricating the mechanism about every 100 hours time in service, to reduce gear-up landings.
- Use only genuine or approved Beechcraft parts. The manuals warn that parts of unknown service history may hide damage.
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Full document text
Beechcraft 33 Debonair Model Guide The Beechcraft 33 Debonair is a single-engine piston, retractable-gear four-to-six-seat airplane built from 1960 to 1967. The factory data in the sources is for the Model C33, which has a 225 hp Continental IO-470-K fuel-injected engine and a 3050 lbs gross weight. Check the exact sub-model before relying on any figure. • Model C33 factory figures: 225 hp, 3050 lbs gross weight, 1780 lbs empty weight and 1270 lbs useful load. • Fast for its class: 185 mph at 75% power at 7000 ft, and 195 mph high speed at sea level. • Standard fuel is 49 gal usable. Optional wing cells give 80 gal and a 1270 mi range. • Before buying, confirm compliance with the wing spar carry-thru service bulletin and the landing gear up-lock roller AD. What it carries The Beechcraft 33 Debonair C33 has a 3050 lbs gross weight and a 1780 lbs empty weight, which leaves 1270 lbs useful load. With the standard fuel cells full, 948 lbs remains for people, baggage and equipment. Maximum baggage is 270 lbs. The baggage compartment is 16.5 cu. ft., or 22.4 cu. ft. with the utility shelf. How it performs (Model C33, factory tests) The Beechcraft 33 Debonair C33 cruises at 185 mph at 75% power at 7000 ft, 180 mph at 65% power at 11,000 ft, and 154 mph at 50% power at 10,000 ft. Stall speed in the landing configuration is 60 mph. Takeoff at sea level with 20 degree flaps needs a 982 ft ground run, or 1288 ft over 50 ft. Landing with 30 degree flaps needs a 643 ft ground roll, or 1298 ft over 50 ft. The factory says individual airplanes will vary. Fuel and range Standard wing cells hold 49 gal usable, and optional cells hold 80 gal. Factory range includes a 45-minute reserve: 650 mi on 49 gal, 845 mi on 60 gal and 1270 mi on 80 gal, all at 50% power. A 1972 owner's manual supplement cut usable fuel in the 22 gallon main tank system, reducing full-fuel range by about 13%. Ask which fuel figures the airplane's own manual uses. Safety notes: • Mandatory SB 53-2360 covers cracks in the wing forward spar carry-thru frames. It requires re-inspection every 500 flight hours, and any crack must be repaired with a P/N 36-4004 kit. • The up-lock roller AD (AD/BEECH 33/45) requires replacing non-greasible rollers. It also requires lubricating the mechanism about every 100 hours time in service, to reduce gear-up landings. • Use only genuine or approved Beechcraft parts. The manuals warn that parts of unknown service history may hide damage.