N3KN - 1980 Beech A36 Aircraft Registration

BE36

1980 BEECH A36

Aircraft Description

N3KN is a 1980 Beech A36, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to King Martin E in Friendswood, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 13, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on May 19, 2009. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N3KN is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31B8E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3KN was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.5069, -95.1802 on February 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3KN was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Bonanza Model 36 stands as the only retractable-gear single-engine six-seat utility aircraft in continuous production, establishing dominance in the high-performance general aviation market. First delivered in 1968, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seated six passengers with a fuselage stretched 10 inches from the Model 33 Bonanza. Powered by Continental engines producing 285 to 300 horsepower, the aircraft measures over 27 feet in length and has produced more than 4,300 examples across all variants. The Model 36 was manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation, now Textron Aviation. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE36.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3KN. 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
A36
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3636 Bonanza 36
Cruise Speed
138 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 13, 1980
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 19, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
KING MARTIN E
Address
2310 BUTLER DR
City
FRIENDSWOOD
State / Zip Code
Texas77546-5518
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)
50615616
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31B8E

Additional Details

Registration
N3KN
Serial Number
E-1770
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00110014

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 20:33:17)
Airport
Latitude
29.508591
Longitude
-95.183328

Data Source

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

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