N8958A - 1951 Beech C35 Aircraft Registration

BE35

1951 BEECH C35

Aircraft Description

N8958A is a 1951 Beech C35, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Drinkard Robert L in Moro, OR. The registration certificate was issued on May 22, 2015. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor E225 SERIES engine producing 225 horsepower, N8958A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC5B58 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8958A was last updated on May 12, 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 N8958A. 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
1951
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
C35
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3535 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 22, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
DRINKARD ROBERT L
Address
PO BOX 99
City
MORO
State / Zip Code
Oregon97039-0099
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
E225 SERIES
Horsepower
225 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53055530
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC5B58

Additional Details

Registration
N8958A
Serial Number
D-2712
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00471601

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC