N720DW - 1970 Beech F33C Aircraft Registration

BE33

1970 BEECH F33C

Aircraft Description

N720DW is a 1970 Beech F33C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Catalina Sierra INC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 3, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on March 26, 2020. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N720DW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A3EC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N720DW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.7683, -82.3663 on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N720DW was last updated on January 28, 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 N720DW. 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
1970
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
F33C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3333 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
138 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 3, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 26, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
CATALINA SIERRA INC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19810-4902
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)
52321754
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A3EC

Additional Details

Registration
N720DW
Serial Number
CJ-30
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00761327

Last Known Position

Date
April 23, 2026 (UTC 19:33:21)
Airport
Latitude
37.29323
Longitude
-87.261777

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC