N133DX

N133DX is a Beechcraft 33, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by WEAVER MICHAEL J TRUSTEE, WEAVER VALERIE S TRUSTEE. SkyMeter has tracked 46 flights totalling 15 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is CL33 to KRNM. Service window in our records spans 374 days. The Beechcraft 33 has a maximum takeoff weight of 3,400 lb, light wake category.

About the Beechcraft 33

The Beechcraft Bonanza 33 series represents the straight-tail evolution of one of general aviation's most iconic designs. Introduced in 1960 as an alternative to the distinctive V-tail Bonanza, the Model 33 offered pilots the same high-performance single-engine capability with a conventional empennage that some operators preferred for handling characteristics and maintenance simplicity. Beechcraft produced the 33 series through 1995, with variants including the basic Debonair, the E33 and F33 models, and the aerobatic-capable A36TC and F33C.

Powered by a Continental IO-520 or IO-550 six-cylinder engine producing 285 to 300 horsepower, the Bonanza 33 cruises at 170 to 180 knots and offers a useful load around 1,100 pounds with full fuel. The type's all-metal construction, retractable landing gear, and relatively spacious four-to-five-seat cabin made it a favorite among serious private pilots and small charter operators seeking cross-country performance without the complexity of a twin. Its 205-knot never-exceed speed and robust airframe allowed for confident flight in a wide range of conditions, while the straight tail provided more conventional spin recovery characteristics compared to its V-tail sibling.

The Bonanza 33 remains popular in the used aircraft market, prized for its blend of speed, comfort, and classic Beechcraft build quality. Many examples have been upgraded with modern avionics, and the type continues to serve in personal transportation, flight training, and light charter roles more than six decades after its debut. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.