N47HB - 1961 Beech 35-B33 Aircraft Registration

BE33

1961 BEECH 35-B33

Aircraft Description

N47HB is a 1961 Beech 35-B33, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sparks John Leonard Jr in Orange Beach, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 20, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on June 12, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N47HB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5BF72 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N47HB was last updated on August 11, 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 N47HB. 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
1961
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
35-B33
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 20, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 12, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
SPARKS JOHN LEONARD JR
Address
28107 PERDIDO BEACH BLVD APT D812
City
ORANGE BEACH
State / Zip Code
Alabama36561-8237
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51337562
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5BF72

Additional Details

Registration
N47HB
Serial Number
CD-392
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
00533384

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 23:30:30)
Airport
Latitude
33.285362
Longitude
-84.406109

Data Source

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

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