N159GM - 1978 Beech F33A Aircraft Registration

BE33

1978 BEECH F33A

Aircraft Description

N159GM is a 1978 Beech F33A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Army Air Corps LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 6, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on July 21, 2022. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N159GM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EC40 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N159GM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.5957, -87.9278 on July 12, 2025. The FAA registry record for N159GM was last updated on August 18, 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 N159GM. 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
1978
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 6, 1978
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 21, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
ARMY AIR CORPS LLC
Address
1201 N ORANGE ST STE 7279
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1271
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Army Air Corps
ICAO Code
AAC

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)
50166100
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0EC40

Additional Details

Registration
N159GM
Serial Number
CE-765
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00422562

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 18:16:15)
Airport
Latitude
42.591042
Longitude
-87.932136

Data Source

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

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