N228C - 1985 Beech F33A Aircraft Registration

BE33

1985 BEECH F33A

Aircraft Description

N228C is a 1985 Beech F33A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cutter Southwest Aircraft Sales LLC in Phoenix, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 29, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on September 18, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N228C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1FEEB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N228C was last tracked by AviatorDB near Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (KGTU) on February 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N228C was last updated on August 28, 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 N228C. 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
1985
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
April 29, 1985
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 18, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
CUTTER SOUTHWEST AIRCRAFT SALES LLC
Address
2802 E OLD TOWER RD
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
Arizona85034-6000
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)
50377353
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1FEEB

Additional Details

Registration
N228C
Serial Number
CE-1059
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
August 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00282025

Last Known Position

Date
February 4, 2026 (UTC 21:08:12)
Airport
Latitude
30.678716
Longitude
-97.67748

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC