N5856J - 1965 Beech 35-C33 Aircraft Registration

BE33

1965 BEECH 35-C33

Aircraft Description

N5856J is a 1965 Beech 35-C33, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ford Alan C in Madison, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on September 12, 2007. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N5856J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A78BAE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5856J was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.3996, -72.6048 on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5856J was last updated on May 19, 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 N5856J. 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
1965
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
35-C33
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3333 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
138 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 28, 1965
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 12, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
FORD ALAN C
Address
39 SKYTOP DR
City
MADISON
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06443-2529
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)
51705656
Mode S Code (Hex)
A78BAE

Additional Details

Registration
N5856J
Serial Number
CD-906
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00171755

Last Known Position

Date
June 3, 2026 (UTC 16:41:35)
Airport
Latitude
41.460709
Longitude
-72.672625

Data Source

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

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