N3778N - 1947 Beech 35 Aircraft Registration

BE35

1947 BEECH 35

Aircraft Description

N3778N is a 1947 Beech 35, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Oliphant Jack in Fort Collins, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 30, 1986. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor E185 SERIES engine producing 205 horsepower, N3778N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A45149 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3778N was last updated on April 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Model 35 Bonanza revolutionized personal aviation as the first modern all-metal general aviation aircraft, introducing features that became industry standards. First flown on December 22, 1945, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seated four to six occupants with its distinctive V-tail configuration. Measuring 26 feet long with a 33-foot wingspan, the aircraft achieved cruise speeds up to 200 knots during its production run. Manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation from 1947 to 1982, over 10,000 Model 35 variants were produced. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE35.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3778N. 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
1947
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
35
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3535 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 24, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 30, 1986

Registered Owner

Name
OLIPHANT JACK
Address
4927 PYRENEES DR
City
FORT COLLINS
State / Zip Code
Colorado80526-3845
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
E185 SERIES
Horsepower
205 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51050511
Mode S Code (Hex)
A45149

Additional Details

Registration
N3778N
Serial Number
D-1000
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00470114

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 01:12:57)
Airport
Latitude
40.424377
Longitude
-105

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC