N8BN - Beech 35-C33A Aircraft Registration

BE33

BEECH 35-C33A

Aircraft Description

N8BN is a Beech 35-C33A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hopkins Darren M in Aiken, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 16, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on October 29, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N8BN is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADD51 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8BN was last updated on June 16, 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 N8BN. 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
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
35-C33A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3333 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
142 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 16, 1966
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 29, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
HOPKINS DARREN M
Address
1508 PARTRIDGE DR
City
AIKEN
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29803-5751
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)
52556521
Mode S Code (Hex)
AADD51

Additional Details

Registration
N8BN
Serial Number
CE-38
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00790782

Last Known Position

Date
June 7, 2026 (UTC 17:47:33)
Airport
Latitude
33.652451
Longitude
-81.665525

Data Source

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

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