N14442 - 1951 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N14442 is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Michael T. Hofstetter in Saint James, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 2, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on January 29, 2004. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N14442 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0B48B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N14442 was last updated on September 2, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 305A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N14442. 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
1951
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
99 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 2, 1974
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 29, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
MICHAEL T. HOFSTETTER
Address
18065 STATE ROUTE DD
City
SAINT JAMES
State / Zip Code
Missouri65559-8138
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50132213
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0B48B

Additional Details

Registration
N14442
Serial Number
22217
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00541700

Data Source

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

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