N551G - 1968 Beech V35A Aircraft Registration

BE35

1968 BEECH V35A

Aircraft Description

N551G is a 1968 Beech V35A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Janes Christopher D in Columbia, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 27, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on March 9, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N551G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A703B8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N551G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.8110, -83.9940 on March 17, 2025. The FAA registry record for N551G was last updated on March 9, 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 N551G. 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
1968
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
V35A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3535 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
150 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 27, 1968
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 9, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
JANES CHRISTOPHER D
Address
959 TORIA RD
City
COLUMBIA
State / Zip Code
Kentucky42728-8118
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)
51601670
Mode S Code (Hex)
A703B8

Additional Details

Registration
N551G
Serial Number
D-8772
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00943201

Last Known Position

Date
June 7, 2026 (UTC 14:33:03)
Airport
Latitude
37.085933
Longitude
-85.372965

Data Source

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

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