N12268 - Cessna 425 Aircraft Registration

C425

CESSNA 425

Aircraft Description

N12268 is a Cessna 425, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Ballard Aviation INC in Newton, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 22, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on June 10, 2026. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2033. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6A-60A engine producing 1050 horsepower, N12268 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05E6B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N12268 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.0859, -97.2724 on June 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N12268 was last updated on June 10, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 425 Conquest I was a twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed to provide an affordable entry point into turbine-powered aviation for corporate and charter operators. First flown in September 1978, it was a low-wing, cabin-class twin powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-112 engines, seating up to seven occupants including the pilot. With a maximum cruise speed of 265 knots and a service ceiling of 33,400 feet, the aircraft offered King Air-class performance at a lower acquisition cost. Cessna Aircraft Company manufactured 236 units between 1981 and 1986 at their Wichita, Kansas facility. AviatorDB tracks 80,402 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C425.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N12268. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
425
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C425425 Conquest 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 22, 1985
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 10, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
BALLARD AVIATION INC
Address
1720 N OLIVER RD
City
NEWTON
State / Zip Code
Kansas67114-9496
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PT6A-60A
Horsepower
1050 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50057153
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05E6B

Additional Details

Registration
N12268
Serial Number
425-0227
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
June 30, 2033
Last Action Date
June 10, 2026
Last Update Date
June 29, 2024
Unique ID
00381646

Last Known Position

Date
June 4, 2026 (UTC 22:20:46)
Airport
Latitude
38.085938
Longitude
-97.272365

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC