N4738M - 1978 Beech A36 Aircraft Registration

BE36

1978 BEECH A36

Aircraft Description

N4738M is a 1978 Beech A36, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hughes Theodore A in Maryville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 12, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on May 1, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N4738M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5CFBB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4738M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.1694, -85.2146 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4738M was last updated on May 1, 2024. 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 N4738M. 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
1978
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
April 12, 1978
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 27, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
RETTER CHRISTPHER
Address
7619 S BLOOMINGPORT RD
City
LYNN
State / Zip Code
Indiana47355
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)
51347673
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5CFBB

Additional Details

Registration
N4738M
Serial Number
E-1258
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 27, 2026
Last Update Date
May 1, 2024
Unique ID
00633514

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 13:36:22)
Airport
Latitude
40.058294
Longitude
-84.911333

Data Source

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

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