N55K - 1979 Beech A36 Aircraft Registration

BE36

1979 BEECH A36

Aircraft Description

N55K is a 1979 Beech A36, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mbi in Indn Hbr Bch, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 17, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on December 14, 1988. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N55K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6FDF3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N55K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.1011, -80.6656 on March 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N55K was last updated on July 7, 2023. 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 N55K. 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
1979
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
October 17, 1979
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 14, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
MBI
Address
140 LANSING ISLAND DR
City
INDN HBR BCH
State / Zip Code
Florida32937-5353
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)
51576763
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6FDF3

Additional Details

Registration
N55K
Serial Number
E-1601
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00723086

Last Known Position

Date
May 21, 2026 (UTC 15:12:46)
Airport
Latitude
27.14731
Longitude
-79.048163

Data Source

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

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