Beechcraft 95 Travel Air

Piston • twin engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear

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Mission Profile

174

KTAS

Cruise Speed

Occupants

1008

Max Range

926

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About the Beechcraft 95 Travel Air

General Aviation Perspective

The Beechcraft 95 Travel Air is often regarded as the “gentleman’s twin,” offering a balanced entry point into multi-engine flying. Developed by mating a Bonanza fuselage with a T-34 Mentor tail and a Twin Bonanza wing spar, it is famously overbuilt and exceptionally smooth to fly. It serves as an ideal cross-country platform for owners who prioritize the redundancy of a second engine without the staggering fuel burns of larger big-bore twins.

Key Features for GA Buyers

Efficiency: Powered by Lycoming O-360 engines, it burns significantly less fuel (approx. 16-20 GPH total) than the later Beechcraft Baron series.
Build Quality: Inherits the robust wing structure of the Twin Bonanza and the high-quality interior finish synonymous with Beechcraft.
Baggage Capacity: Features both a large nose baggage compartment and a rear cabin area, making it practical for family trips.
Docile Handling: Known for predictable single-engine characteristics and light, crisp control response.

Trade-offs

Single-Engine Performance: Like many light twins of its era, its single-engine climb rate and ceiling are marginal, especially at high density altitudes or max gross weight.
Maintenance Complexity: Owners must manage two engines, two propellers, and a complex fuel system (4-6 tanks depending on the year) that requires careful management.
Parts Cost: While many parts are shared with the Bonanza/Baron line, Beech-specific components can be expensive or difficult to source from salvage.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Wingspan: 37.8 ft
Length: 25.33 ft
Height: 9.5 ft

Weights

Max Takeoff Weight: 4,000 lbs
Max Landing Weight: 4,000 lbs
Useful Load: 1,430 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 84 gal

Performance

Cruise Speed: 174 KTAS
Range: 1008 NM
Service Ceiling: 18,100 ft
Rate of Climb: 1250 fpm

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