Sharing a Beechcraft F33A
35 Beechcraft F33As in the US are registered to co-owners who aren't married to each other — ranking #38 nationwide among all shared general aviation aircraft models (July 2026). Here's what those partnerships look like and what each partner actually pays.
35
FAA Registry Data#38
Of 79 top shared models1976
Manufacture Year2 Owners: 32
3: 2 | 4: 1 | 5+: 0Worked Cost Example: Beechcraft F33A
Direct operating cost for a 2-partner group — the most common Beechcraft F33A arrangement on the registry — flying 100 hours a year between them. These are the costs of running the aircraft, not a club rental rate, which would add a margin on top.
Continental IO-520/550. 15.5 gal/hr at $6.75, plus $55k overhaul spread over 1700 hours, plus $13/hr for oil, tyres, brakes and the prop fund. Check them against your own hangar, insurance and shop rates before using them for anything that matters.
$1127.08 / partner / mo
Calculated at 50 hrs/yr per partner (8.3 hrs/mo total group flight time). Fixed dues cover fixed overhead, while flight hours bill exact operating time plus engine overhaul escrow.
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Where Beechcraft F33A Aircraft Are Shared
The top US states with the highest concentration of registered co-owned Beechcraft F33A aircraft:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Beechcraft F33A aircraft are co-owned in the US?
According to official FAA registry data as of July 2026, there are 35 co-owned Beechcraft F33A aircraft registered in the United States, making it the #38 most popular shared aircraft model.
What is the typical partnership size for a Beechcraft F33A?
Of the 35 co-owned Beechcraft F33A aircraft on the registry, 32 are held by two owners, 2 by three, 1 by four and 0 by five or more. Most Beechcraft F33A groups therefore run with 2 partners, which is the split used in the worked example above.
What are the main states where Beechcraft F33A aircraft are co-owned?
The top states for co-owned Beechcraft F33A aircraft are Texas (7), California (6), Washington (2), Iowa (2), Arkansas (2).
What should the hourly engine reserve be on a Beechcraft F33A?
The Beechcraft F33A runs a Continental IO-520/550. A field overhaul is around $55k against a 1700-hour TBO, which works out at roughly $32.50 per hour set aside. Partnerships that skip this end up asking each other for a four-figure cheque when the engine reaches TBO.