The Bonanza A36 is a six-seat, retractable-gear single, and on a typical trip it keeps a pilot busy: passengers to brief, gear and flaps to manage, and a high-performance airplane that rewards being ahead of it. A checklist you can read at a glance on the yoke or kneeboard earns its place.
A full POH checklist can be awkward to use in flight, whether it’s the font, the layout, or flipping pages to find the emergency section. CheckMate’s Bonanza A36 checklist, listed for the 1984-on A36, comes in four formats, from the legacy design to a personalized Pro version and a minimalist QuickMate card.
Quick answer: The CheckMate Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (1984 On) Checklist is a cockpit checklist listed for the 1984-on Bonanza A36, offered as CheckMate, CheckMate+, CheckMate Pro, and the abbreviated QuickMate card. It’s for A36 owners and renters who want a readable checklist that supplements the aircraft’s POH, available on Skyfarer and at Skyfarer Shop.
The four versions
- CheckMate. The original, familiar legacy design. Standard (6.5 x 9 in) or Compact (5 x 7 in).
- CheckMate+. Updated design language for readability, with passenger and crew briefing prompts, abort plan prompts, and ATC communications prompts. Includes an instant low-res, black-and-white temporary digital download. Standard or Compact.
- CheckMate Pro. A personalized CheckMate+ with your tail number, name or phone number, empty weight and useful load, and details for up to five airports you visit often. Typical production is within 48 hours. Standard or Compact.
- QuickMate. A 5 x 7 in plastic card with an abbreviated checklist for pilots who prefer minimalism, keeping all V-speeds and emergency procedures from CheckMate.
Before you rely on it
- It supplements, not replaces, the POH/AFM. The aircraft’s POH or approved flight manual remains the authority for procedures and limitations.
- Confirm the model and year. Check that the checklist matches your aircraft’s model, year, and serial range, and compare it against your own POH.
- Check for modifications. Engine, avionics, or other STC changes can alter procedures and speeds; follow the supplements in your POH.
- Fly it on the ground first. Walk through each section in the parked airplane before using it in flight.
Which version suits you
If you want the classic look, CheckMate is the straightforward choice. CheckMate+ adds prompts for briefings, abort planning, and ATC calls, useful on busier trips. Owners who want their own numbers and favorite airports printed on the card can choose CheckMate Pro, and pilots who prefer a lean card with V-speeds and emergency procedures can carry the QuickMate.
Pilot tip: Compare every V-speed on the card to your own POH before the first flight with it, and mark any differences. A minute of cross-checking on the ground is far better than discovering a mismatch in the pattern.
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Where to buy
CheckMate Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (1984 On) Checklist is sold by Skyfarer Shop. Find it on the Skyfarer marketplace or order directly from Skyfarer Shop. Either link shows the current price, shipping options and return terms.
Frequently asked questions
Does it replace my POH?
No. It supplements the POH/AFM. Confirm it matches your aircraft’s model, year, and handbook.
Which A36 is it for?
It’s listed for the Beechcraft Bonanza A36, 1984 on. Check your aircraft’s year and POH before relying on it.
What can be personalized on the Pro version?
Tail number, name or phone number, empty weight and useful load, and details for up to five airports you visit often.
What sizes are available?
Standard (6.5 x 9 in) or Compact (5 x 7 in) for CheckMate, CheckMate+, and Pro; QuickMate is a 5 x 7 in plastic card.
