N43BB - 1990 Beech F33A Aircraft Registration

BE33

1990 BEECH F33A

Aircraft Description

N43BB is a 1990 Beech F33A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hilyer Bruce W in Camano Island, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 1990. The registration certificate was issued on February 13, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N43BB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A520E0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N43BB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.9064, -122.1029 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N43BB was last updated on April 21, 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 N43BB. 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
1990
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
September 24, 1990
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 13, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
HILYER BRUCE W
Address
1412 HANSEN ST
City
CAMANO ISLAND
State / Zip Code
Washington98282-8434
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)
51220340
Mode S Code (Hex)
A520E0

Additional Details

Registration
N43BB
Serial Number
CE-1517
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00405041

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2026 (UTC 21:18:39)
Airport
Latitude
47.88858
Longitude
-122.09539

Data Source

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

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