Beechcraft C24R Sierra Model Guide
Beechcraft C24R Sierra · Model Guide
Overview
The Beechcraft C24R Sierra is a four-seat, retractable-gear, single-engine piston airplane with a fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360. A 1982 AOPA flight report calls it solid, roomy and pleasant to fly. It cruises just under 140 knots true on about 10 gph. The library lists 1974 to 1983; Sierra production ended in 1983.
- Roomy, solid four-seater. The 1982 AOPA report gave it the highest payload of its class (713 pounds) and a cabin larger than the Mooney's and Arrow's.
- Cruise is just under 140 knots true at about 10 gph; stall is 60 knots with gear and flaps down. It was the slowest of its 1982 rivals, but only by a few knots.
- Used prices in that 1982 report: a 1980 Sierra at $52,000, and older Model 24Rs from the mid-$20,000s. These are 1982 prices, not current ones.
- Check engine history and logbooks. One listed 1976 C24R had 1300 hours since overhaul and a cracked-crankcase repair. Confirm which ADs apply.
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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
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 200
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 57
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 60
Performance
- Fuel burn (gph) ·
- 10
- Max demonstrated crosswind (kt) ·
- 17
- Stall speed landing config (kt) ·
- 60
V-speeds
- VA_KTS ·
- 125
- VR_KTS ·
- 66
- VX_KTS ·
- 71
- VY_KTS ·
- 85
- VFE_KTS ·
- 96
- VNE_KTS ·
- 168
- VNO_KTS ·
- 143
- VSO_KTS ·
- 60
Weight & balance
- Payload (lb) ·
- 713
- Max baggage (lb) ·
- 270
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 2,750
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,750
Is the Beechcraft C24R Sierra a complex aircraft?
Yes. The 1982 AOPA report says the Beechcraft C24R Sierra qualifies as a complex aircraft, with retractable gear. Commercial students must spend 10 hours in one, and it is also used as a club rental.
How fast is it and how much fuel does it burn?
The Beechcraft C24R Sierra cruises just under 140 knots true at about 10 gph, per the 1982 AOPA report. A listed 1976 example advertises 130+ knots. Treat sales-listing speeds with caution.
How much can it carry?
The 1982 AOPA report gives the Beechcraft C24R Sierra a payload of 713 pounds. The listed 1976 example shows 932.60 lbs useful load. Maximum takeoff weight is 2750 lb and baggage is limited to 270 lb. Weigh the specific airplane.
What should I check on a used one?
On a used Beechcraft C24R Sierra, check logbooks, engine hours since overhaul, past crankcase or other engine repairs, and gear shock condition. Confirm which FAA ADs apply to its serial number.
What is the Beechcraft C24R Sierra Model Guide?
The Beechcraft C24R Sierra Model Guide is a model guide for the Beechcraft C24R Sierra, dated 2026.
What year was the Beechcraft C24R Sierra Model Guide published?
The Beechcraft C24R Sierra Model Guide — the Beechcraft C24R Sierra model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Beechcraft C24R Sierra.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More Beechcraft C24R Sierramanuals & documents
- Beechcraft Musketeer A23 Maintenance ManualParts Catalog
- GROUND PROCEDURES Beech Sierra C24RPilot's Operating Handbook
- Supplemental Type CertificateWeight & Balance
- Airworthiness Directive Schedule Aeroplanes Beechcraft 23 and 24 Series (Musketeer, Sundowner and Sierra 200)Service Bulletins
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVESService Bulletins
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVESAirworthiness Directives
- Beechcraft C24R Sierra Pilot's Operating HandbookPilot's Operating Handbook
- Beechcraft 180 and Sierra 200 Wiring Diagram ManualService Manual
- 1976 BEECHCRAFT C24R SIERRAAvionics Manual
- BEECHCRAFT SIERRAPilot's Operating Handbook
- Beechcraft C24R Sierra Pilot's Operating HandbookPilot's Operating Handbook
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- Beechcraft C24R Sierra Pilot's Operating HandbookBeechcraft C24R Sierra · Pilot's Operating Handbook
- 1976 BEECHCRAFT C24R SIERRABeechcraft C24R Sierra · Avionics Manual
- Beechcraft Musketeer A23 Maintenance ManualBeechcraft C24R Sierra · Parts Catalog
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVESBeechcraft C24R Sierra · Airworthiness Directives
In this document
Loads, fuel and key speeds
A club checklist gives 2750 lb maximum takeoff and landing weight, 270 lb maximum baggage, and 60 gal fuel (57 usable). Rotate is 66 knots, Vx 71, Vy 85, clean best glide 91, full-flap final 70. It is a complex aircraft, so it suits commercial training. Use the approved POH, not the checklist.
What to inspect
Review complete logbooks, engine hours since overhaul and any crankcase repair. The listed 1976 example had its gear shock pucks replaced in 2021. The wing is a dual-spar design with a bonded aluminum honeycomb forward half. The NZ AD schedule covers the Sierra 200 (B24R), not the C24R, but its fuel selector, wing bracket, spar and landing gear items show what to check.
Variants and paperwork
The C model had an aerodynamic cleanup that made it 6 knots faster than the B. The Beechcraft C24R Sierra POH (P/N 169-590025-15B) was revised in July 1994 for serials MC-449, MC-452 and after. Confirm the handbook matches the airplane's serial number and any fuel selector placard changes.
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Safety notes
- No takeoff with either fuel tank in the yellow arc. Switch tanks every 30 minutes in cruise. Boost pump is off for takeoff and landing (emergency use only).
- Improper leaning greatly reduces endurance. Check at least 6 quarts of oil on preflight. Run-up magneto check: 100 maximum drop, 25 maximum difference.
- Use only genuine or approved parts. Salvaged parts or parts of unknown history may be dangerous.
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Full document text
Beechcraft C24R Sierra Model Guide The Beechcraft C24R Sierra is a four-seat, retractable-gear, single-engine piston airplane with a fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360. A 1982 AOPA flight report calls it solid, roomy and pleasant to fly. It cruises just under 140 knots true on about 10 gph. The library lists 1974 to 1983; Sierra production ended in 1983. • Roomy, solid four-seater. The 1982 AOPA report gave it the highest payload of its class (713 pounds) and a cabin larger than the Mooney's and Arrow's. • Cruise is just under 140 knots true at about 10 gph; stall is 60 knots with gear and flaps down. It was the slowest of its 1982 rivals, but only by a few knots. • Used prices in that 1982 report: a 1980 Sierra at $52,000, and older Model 24Rs from the mid-$20,000s. These are 1982 prices, not current ones. • Check engine history and logbooks. One listed 1976 C24R had 1300 hours since overhaul and a cracked-crankcase repair. Confirm which ADs apply. Loads, fuel and key speeds A club checklist gives 2750 lb maximum takeoff and landing weight, 270 lb maximum baggage, and 60 gal fuel (57 usable). Rotate is 66 knots, Vx 71, Vy 85, clean best glide 91, full-flap final 70. It is a complex aircraft, so it suits commercial training. Use the approved POH, not the checklist. What to inspect Review complete logbooks, engine hours since overhaul and any crankcase repair. The listed 1976 example had its gear shock pucks replaced in 2021. The wing is a dual-spar design with a bonded aluminum honeycomb forward half. The NZ AD schedule covers the Sierra 200 (B24R), not the C24R, but its fuel selector, wing bracket, spar and landing gear items show what to check. Variants and paperwork The C model had an aerodynamic cleanup that made it 6 knots faster than the B. The Beechcraft C24R Sierra POH (P/N 169-590025-15B) was revised in July 1994 for serials MC-449, MC-452 and after. Confirm the handbook matches the airplane's serial number and any fuel selector placard changes. Safety notes: • No takeoff with either fuel tank in the yellow arc. Switch tanks every 30 minutes in cruise. Boost pump is off for takeoff and landing (emergency use only). • Improper leaning greatly reduces endurance. Check at least 6 quarts of oil on preflight. Run-up magneto check: 100 maximum drop, 25 maximum difference. • Use only genuine or approved parts. Salvaged parts or parts of unknown history may be dangerous.