N135KC - 1972 Beech F33A Aircraft Registration

BE33

1972 BEECH F33A

Aircraft Description

N135KC is a 1972 Beech F33A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Herndon Cliffton R in Youngsville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 21, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on October 2, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N135KC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A08EA8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N135KC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.0263, -78.2814 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N135KC was last updated on November 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beech 33 Bonanza, a straight-tail alternative to Beechcraft's famous V-tail design, became one of general aviation's most enduring aircraft. First flown in 1959, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat six passengers and was powered by Continental engines ranging from 225 to 285 horsepower. Spanning 36 years of production from 1960 to 1996, more than 3,350 examples rolled off Beechcraft's assembly lines. The aircraft was manufactured by the Beech Aircraft Corporation as a direct competitor to the Piper Comanche in the mid-priced general aviation market. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE33.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N135KC. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1972
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
F33A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3333 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
138 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 21, 1972
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 2, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
HERNDON CLIFFTON R
Address
40 LITTLE RIVER CT
City
YOUNGSVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27596-7437
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50107250
Mode S Code (Hex)
A08EA8

Additional Details

Registration
N135KC
Serial Number
CE-367
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
November 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00870081

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 14:52:45)
Airport
Latitude
36.008854
Longitude
-78.344499

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC