N5WM - 1975 Beech A36 Aircraft Registration

BE36

1975 BEECH A36

Aircraft Description

N5WM is a 1975 Beech A36, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Merrell Warren in Idalou, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 10, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on October 31, 2012. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N5WM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6373E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5WM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Decatur Municipal Airport (KLUD) on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5WM was last updated on June 16, 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 N5WM. 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
1975
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
February 10, 1975
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 31, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
MERRELL WARREN
Address
8701 N FM 400
City
IDALOU
State / Zip Code
Texas79329-6004
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)
51433476
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6373E

Additional Details

Registration
N5WM
Serial Number
E-649
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00991364

Last Known Position

Date
March 15, 2026 (UTC 16:42:48)
Airport
Latitude
33.547172
Longitude
-100.292816

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC