N978T - 1960 Beech 35-33 Aircraft Registration

BE35

1960 BEECH 35-33

Aircraft Description

N978T is a 1960 Beech 35-33, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Conner Bruce H in Keller, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 23, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on August 16, 2016. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N978T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA306 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N978T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.8199, -97.3608 on June 8, 2025. The FAA registry record for N978T was last updated on August 25, 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 N978T. 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
BE3535 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
138 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 23, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 16, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
CONNER BRUCE H
Address
824 RUNNYMEDE RD
City
KELLER
State / Zip Code
Texas76248-5228
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)
53321406
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA306

Additional Details

Registration
N978T
Serial Number
CD-183
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00423880

Last Known Position

Date
June 8, 2025 (UTC 16:10:10)
Airport
Latitude
32.819919
Longitude
-97.360818

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC