N3815K - 1980 Beech F33A Aircraft Registration

BE33

1980 BEECH F33A

Aircraft Description

N3815K is a 1980 Beech F33A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shoemaker James W in Hilltop Lakes, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 22, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on January 28, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N3815K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A46212 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3815K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.1241, -96.2499 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3815K was last updated on January 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 N3815K. 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
1980
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 22, 1980
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 28, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SHOEMAKER JAMES W
Address
PO BOX 1726
City
HILLTOP LAKES
State / Zip Code
Texas77871-1726
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)
51061022
Mode S Code (Hex)
A46212

Additional Details

Registration
N3815K
Serial Number
CE-939
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
January 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00620274

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 00:22:17)
Airport
Latitude
30.939423
Longitude
-96.249013

Data Source

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

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