N3120M - 1987 Beech F33A Aircraft Registration

BE33

1987 BEECH F33A

Aircraft Description

N3120M is a 1987 Beech F33A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Martin Chris E in Azle, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 23, 1987. The registration certificate was issued on April 22, 2019. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N3120M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A350A3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3120M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.7307, -97.6826 on February 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3120M was last updated on September 25, 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 N3120M. 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
1987
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
December 23, 1987
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 22, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
MARTIN CHRIS E
Address
532 TOPSIDE DR
City
AZLE
State / Zip Code
Texas76020-4929
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)
50650243
Mode S Code (Hex)
A350A3

Additional Details

Registration
N3120M
Serial Number
CE-1204
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 25, 2023
Last Update Date
September 25, 2023
Unique ID
00734041

Last Known Position

Date
April 19, 2026 (UTC 16:07:19)
Airport
Latitude
32.771255
Longitude
-97.680048

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC