N103RC - 1977 Cessna 404 Aircraft Registration

C04T

1977 CESSNA 404

Aircraft Description

N103RC is a 1977 Cessna 404, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sonrise Aviation LLC in Portland, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 29, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on April 25, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520-M engine producing 310 horsepower, N103RC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A01153 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N103RC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.4648, -85.0323 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N103RC was last updated on April 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 404 Titan was a twin-engine turbocharged piston aircraft that represented Cessna's largest piston-powered twin during the late 1970s, designed specifically for commuter airlines and freight operators requiring high payload capacity from short runways. First flown on February 26, 1975, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two 375-horsepower Continental GTSIO-520 engines and could accommodate up to 10 occupants or substantial cargo loads. With a service ceiling exceeding 26,000 feet and range surpassing 2,000 miles, the aircraft demonstrated 30 percent greater fuel efficiency than its predecessor. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1976 to 1982, only 378 examples were built before production ceased due to disappointing sales. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C404.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N103RC. 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
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
404
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C04T404 (turbine)
Cruise Speed
198 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 29, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 25, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SONRISE AVIATION LLC
Address
547 W 100 N
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
Indiana47371-9051
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520-M
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50010523
Mode S Code (Hex)
A01153

Additional Details

Registration
N103RC
Serial Number
4040108
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00023433

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 21:58:17)
Airport
Latitude
40.378601
Longitude
-84.916016

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC