N8247A - 1991 Beech F33A Aircraft Registration

BE33

1991 BEECH F33A

Aircraft Description

N8247A is a 1991 Beech F33A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Quality Kiln & Dryer INC in Oakdale, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 30, 1991. The registration certificate was issued on August 30, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N8247A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB4305 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8247A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.4402, -92.8717 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8247A was last updated on March 10, 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 N8247A. 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
1991
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
F33A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3333 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
138 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 30, 1991
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 30, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
QUALITY KILN & DRYER INC
Address
223 N BLACKTOP EXT
City
OAKDALE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana71463-4638
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)
52641405
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB4305

Additional Details

Registration
N8247A
Serial Number
CE-1625
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00853672

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 20:39:35)
Airport
Latitude
34.019394
Longitude
-93.558898

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC