N8615M - 1963 Beech P35 Aircraft Registration

BE35

1963 BEECH P35

Aircraft Description

N8615M is a 1963 Beech P35, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Babb Christopher B in Key West, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 8, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on March 12, 2020. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N8615M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD5A1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8615M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.2462, -89.5820 on July 18, 2025. The FAA registry record for N8615M 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 Model 35 Bonanza revolutionized personal aviation as the first modern all-metal general aviation aircraft, introducing features that became industry standards. First flown on December 22, 1945, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seated four to six occupants with its distinctive V-tail configuration. Measuring 26 feet long with a 33-foot wingspan, the aircraft achieved cruise speeds up to 200 knots during its production run. Manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation from 1947 to 1982, over 10,000 Model 35 variants were produced. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE35.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8615M. 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
1963
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
P35
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3535 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
150 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 8, 1963
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 12, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
BABB CHRISTOPHER B
Address
222 GOLF CLUB DR
City
KEY WEST
State / Zip Code
Florida33040-7938
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)
52752641
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABD5A1

Additional Details

Registration
N8615M
Serial Number
D-7239
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00662491

Last Known Position

Date
July 18, 2025 (UTC 18:23:37)
Airport
Latitude
42.246201
Longitude
-89.582001

Data Source

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

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