N5139C - 1950 Beech B35 Aircraft Registration

BE35

1950 BEECH B35

Aircraft Description

N5139C is a 1950 Beech B35, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Torkelson Charles A in San Antonio, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 8, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on November 10, 2010. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor E185 SERIES engine producing 205 horsepower, N5139C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6702A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5139C was last updated on September 15, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Model 35 Bonanza revolutionized personal aviation as the first modern all-metal general aviation aircraft, introducing features that became industry standards. First flown on December 22, 1945, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seated four to six occupants with its distinctive V-tail configuration. Measuring 26 feet long with a 33-foot wingspan, the aircraft achieved cruise speeds up to 200 knots during its production run. Manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation from 1947 to 1982, over 10,000 Model 35 variants were produced. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE35.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5139C. 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
1950
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
B35
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3535 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 8, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 10, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
TORKELSON CHARLES A
Address
3203 NORTHRIDGE DR
City
SAN ANTONIO
State / Zip Code
Texas78209-3125
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
E185 SERIES
Horsepower
205 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51470052
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6702A

Additional Details

Registration
N5139C
Serial Number
D-2424
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00431425

Data Source

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

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