N72MD - 1977 Beech A36 Aircraft Registration

BE36

1977 BEECH A36

Aircraft Description

N72MD is a 1977 Beech A36, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Benanti Philip E in Melville, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 30, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 17, 1989. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N72MD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A24A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N72MD was last updated on January 22, 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 N72MD. 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
1977
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
September 30, 1977
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 17, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
BENANTI PHILIP E
Address
65 WILMINGTON DR
City
MELVILLE
State / Zip Code
New York11747
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)
52321112
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A24A

Additional Details

Registration
N72MD
Serial Number
E-1149
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00511317

Data Source

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

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