Bonanza 33
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 12; Flight Crew Total 1024; Flight Crew Type 924
Situational Awareness; Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; General Flight Cancelled / Delayed
Aircraft
On climb I began to experience significant engine roughness which would not cease despite multiple efforts. I alerted ATC of the problem and requested a return to my departure airport ZZZ. I received vectors and altitude assignments for the return. With the airport in sight ATC assigned me vectors away from the airport. I thus [requested priority handling] as I wasn't sure the engine would remain running for the vectored route and an assured landing at the airport. I received clearance direct to the airport and landed without incident. I then [advised ATC]. I felt given the circumstances I took the safest approach for my safety and the safety of others.
Bonanza 33 Pilot reported that engine roughness resulted in a return to the departure airport.