Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor Model Guide
Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor · Model Guide
Overview
The Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor is a fully aerobatic, two-seat, low-wing turboprop trainer built from 1977 to 1990 and flown by the U.S. Navy. It uses a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25 engine. Beech sold 353 to the Navy and, apart from a brief 1987 factory offer, never marketed it to civilians.
- Two-seat, fully aerobatic, low-wing turboprop trainer with a PT6A-25 engine, flat rated 550 SHP and 425 SHP for normal operation.
- Navy limits: max takeoff and landing weight 4,400 lbs, max aerobatic weight 4,300 lbs, normal fuel flow about 335 lbs/hr.
- Beech does not support civilian-owned Mentors beyond parts common to Bonanzas (AOPA, 1996), and some parts are hard to find.
- About 250 piston Mentors went to private owners. A 1996 article says the Navy was not releasing its turbine T-34Cs to the open market.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 51 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Seats ·
- 2
- Engine ·
- Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25
- Flat rated power (hp) ·
- 550
- Oil system capacity (gal) ·
- 4.4
- Max operating altitude (ft) ·
- 25,000
- Normal operation power (hp) ·
- 425
Performance
- Family max range (nm) ·
- 700
- Family max cruise speed (kt) ·
- 246
- Max sink rate touchdown (fpm) ·
- 600
- Family max service ceiling (ft) ·
- 30,000
V-speeds
- NO_FLAP_LANDING_KTS ·
- 95
- FULL_FLAP_LANDING_KTS ·
- 85
- BEST_RATE_CLIMB_VY_KTS ·
- 100
- MAX_FLAP_EXTENSION_KTS ·
- 120
- MAX_GEAR_EXTENSION_KTS ·
- 150
- BEST_ANGLE_CLIMB_VX_KTS ·
- 75
- MAX_GEAR_RETRACTION_KTS ·
- 120
- MIN_FLAP_RETRACTION_KTS ·
- 90
Weight & balance
- Max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 4,425
- Max aerobatic weight (lb) ·
- 4,300
- Max zero fuel weight (lb) ·
- 3,650
- Approximate basic weight (lb) ·
- 2,970
- Max takeoff landing weight (lb) ·
- 4,400
What engine does the Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor use?
The Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor uses a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25. The Navy limitations list it as flat rated at 550 SHP, with 425 SHP for normal operation. An AOPA 1996 article describes it as derated to 400 shp, so confirm the rating.
What are the weight limits?
For the Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor, the Navy limits are 4,425 lbs ramp, 4,400 lbs takeoff and landing, 4,300 lbs aerobatic and 3,650 lbs zero fuel. AOPA lists 4,300 lbs maximum gross weight.
Can a private buyer get one?
The Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor was not sold to civilians, apart from a 1987 factory offer at a $1.3 million flyaway that drew no takers. About 250 piston Mentors reached private owners. Beech supports only parts common to Bonanzas.
What approach and landing speeds apply?
For the Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor, the Navy limitations list downwind at 100 KIAS, full-flap landing at 85 KIAS and no-flap landing at 95 KIAS. Maximum flap extension speed is 120 KIAS.
What is the Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor Model Guide?
The Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor Model Guide is a model guide for the Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor, dated 2026.
What year was the Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor Model Guide published?
The Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor Model Guide — the Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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More Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentormanuals & documents
- Beechcraft T-34 MentorSpecifications
- Emergency Procedures for the Beechcraft T-34C Turbo MentorEmergency Procedures
- U.S. Navy Aircraft Emergency Rescue Information ManualFlight Manual
- FLIGHT TRAINING INSTRUCTION, PRIMARY FORMATION T-34CFlight Manual
- SOURCE APPROVAL INFORMATION BROCHURE FOR REPAIROther Documents
- AOPA PILOT 58. JANUARY 1996Other Documents
- T-34 LimitationsTraining Manual
- WINGS OF GOLDChecklist
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Engine and operating limits
Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25, flat rated 550 SHP (1315 torque), 425 SHP normal (1015 torque). ITT: 695°C max continuous, 825°C max acceleration. Prop 2200 RPM ±25 normal. N1 89-93% normal, 101.5% max. Oil 65-85 PSI and 10-99°C normal. An AOPA 1996 article says the engine is derated to 400 shp, so confirm the rating.
Weights and dimensions
Navy limits: ramp 4,425 lbs, takeoff and landing 4,400 lbs, aerobatic 4,300 lbs, zero fuel 3,650 lbs. Approximate basic weight is 2,970 lbs. Wing span 33 ft 5 in, length 28 ft 8 in, height 9 ft 11 in. AOPA gives 4,300 lbs as max gross weight, so check the limit in the aircraft's own manual.
Ownership and support
Production reached 353, and the first T-34C student training began in January 1978. In 1987 Beech offered individuals a factory-new turbine Mentor for a $1.3 million flyaway, with no takers. Beech does not support civilian Mentors beyond parts common to Bonanzas. In 1996 Nogle and Black (Illinois) and Parks Industries (Texas) did most civilian work. A restored piston Mentor in good condition brought $200,000 or more.
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Safety notes
- Extend gear at or below 150 KIAS and flaps at or below 120 KIAS. Retract gear at or below 120 KIAS. Student pilots have forgotten to raise the gear after takeoff.
- ITT limits: 695°C max continuous, 925°C hot start (2 seconds), 1090°C max during starts. Review engine records for over-temperature events.
- Max sink rate at touchdown is 600 FPM. Max aerobatic weight is 4,300 lbs. G limits are +4.5/-1.0 up to 280 KIAS.
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Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor Model Guide The Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor is a fully aerobatic, two-seat, low-wing turboprop trainer built from 1977 to 1990 and flown by the U.S. Navy. It uses a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25 engine. Beech sold 353 to the Navy and, apart from a brief 1987 factory offer, never marketed it to civilians. • Two-seat, fully aerobatic, low-wing turboprop trainer with a PT6A-25 engine, flat rated 550 SHP and 425 SHP for normal operation. • Navy limits: max takeoff and landing weight 4,400 lbs, max aerobatic weight 4,300 lbs, normal fuel flow about 335 lbs/hr. • Beech does not support civilian-owned Mentors beyond parts common to Bonanzas (AOPA, 1996), and some parts are hard to find. • About 250 piston Mentors went to private owners. A 1996 article says the Navy was not releasing its turbine T-34Cs to the open market. Engine and operating limits Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25, flat rated 550 SHP (1315 torque), 425 SHP normal (1015 torque). ITT: 695°C max continuous, 825°C max acceleration. Prop 2200 RPM ±25 normal. N1 89-93% normal, 101.5% max. Oil 65-85 PSI and 10-99°C normal. An AOPA 1996 article says the engine is derated to 400 shp, so confirm the rating. Weights and dimensions Navy limits: ramp 4,425 lbs, takeoff and landing 4,400 lbs, aerobatic 4,300 lbs, zero fuel 3,650 lbs. Approximate basic weight is 2,970 lbs. Wing span 33 ft 5 in, length 28 ft 8 in, height 9 ft 11 in. AOPA gives 4,300 lbs as max gross weight, so check the limit in the aircraft's own manual. Ownership and support Production reached 353, and the first T-34C student training began in January 1978. In 1987 Beech offered individuals a factory-new turbine Mentor for a $1.3 million flyaway, with no takers. Beech does not support civilian Mentors beyond parts common to Bonanzas. In 1996 Nogle and Black (Illinois) and Parks Industries (Texas) did most civilian work. A restored piston Mentor in good condition brought $200,000 or more. Safety notes: • Extend gear at or below 150 KIAS and flaps at or below 120 KIAS. Retract gear at or below 120 KIAS. Student pilots have forgotten to raise the gear after takeoff. • ITT limits: 695°C max continuous, 925°C hot start (2 seconds), 1090°C max during starts. Review engine records for over-temperature events. • Max sink rate at touchdown is 600 FPM. Max aerobatic weight is 4,300 lbs. G limits are +4.5/-1.0 up to 280 KIAS.