N12Q - 1966 Cessna 401 Aircraft Registration

C401

1966 CESSNA 401

Aircraft Description

N12Q is a 1966 Cessna 401, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hawkes F Bryant in Lake Dallas, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 22, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on August 11, 2000. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N12Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A052B7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N12Q was last updated on April 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 401B was a twin-engine corporate transport aircraft that served as an affordable entry point into turbocharged twin-engine aviation during the early 1970s. First flown in 1965 as part of the 401 series, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two Continental TSIO-520-E engines, seating up to eight passengers in corporate configurations. The aircraft achieved a cruise speed of 209 knots and offered a range of 1,102 nautical miles. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas from 1970 to 1972. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C401.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N12Q. 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
1966
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
401
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C401401B
Cruise Speed
198 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 22, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 11, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
HAWKES F BRYANT
Address
10 RED OAK CIR
City
LAKE DALLAS
State / Zip Code
Texas75065-2926
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50051267
Mode S Code (Hex)
A052B7

Additional Details

Registration
N12Q
Serial Number
401-0014
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00930310

Data Source

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

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