N389BC - Beech E33 Aircraft Registration

BE33

BEECH E33

Aircraft Description

N389BC is a Beech E33, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Welch John L in Atlanta, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 21, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on April 29, 2021. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-470 SER engine producing 260 horsepower, N389BC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A47CD5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N389BC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.8696, -84.3035 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N389BC was last updated on March 19, 2025. 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 N389BC. 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
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
E33
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3333 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
138 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 21, 2002
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 29, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
WELCH JOHN L
Address
92 W PACES FERRY RD NW
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
Georgia30305-1351
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-470 SER
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51076325
Mode S Code (Hex)
A47CD5

Additional Details

Registration
N389BC
Serial Number
CD-1160
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
March 19, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00924006

Last Known Position

Date
April 26, 2026 (UTC 15:41:21)
Airport
Latitude
33.87633
Longitude
-84.30213

Data Source

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

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