N972T - 1960 Beech 35-33 Aircraft Registration

BE33

1960 BEECH 35-33

Aircraft Description

N972T is a 1960 Beech 35-33, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wertanen Robert M in Cadwell, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 19, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on July 29, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N972T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD8CBC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N972T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.5196, -83.4440 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N972T was last updated on May 26, 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 N972T. 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
1960
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
35-33
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3333 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
138 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 19, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 29, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
WERTANEN ROBERT M
Address
2686 OLD EASTMAN RD
City
CADWELL
State / Zip Code
Georgia31009-3256
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)
53306274
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD8CBC

Additional Details

Registration
N972T
Serial Number
CD-168
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00714030

Last Known Position

Date
June 3, 2026 (UTC 17:59:28)
Airport
Latitude
32.37236
Longitude
-83.380078

Data Source

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

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