N981Q - 1961 Beech 35-B33 Aircraft Registration

BE35

1961 BEECH 35-B33

Aircraft Description

N981Q is a 1961 Beech 35-B33, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Murfreesboro, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 30, 1961. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N981Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADB039 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N981Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.8345, -86.3916 on January 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N981Q was last updated on March 10, 2026. 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 N981Q. 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
1961
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
35-B33
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3535 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
138 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 30, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Registration pending
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
2114 HERRING XING
City
MURFREESBORO
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37130-3489
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)
53330071
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADB039

Additional Details

Registration
N981Q
Serial Number
CD-417
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
March 10, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00943780

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 13:10:45)
Airport
Latitude
35.875761
Longitude
-86.333839

Data Source

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

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