N157SG - 1973 Cessna 340 Aircraft Registration

C340

1973 CESSNA 340

Aircraft Description

N157SG is a 1973 Cessna 340, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Richland Aviation INC in Sidney, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 23, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on April 16, 2011. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N157SG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E5C7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N157SG was last tracked by AviatorDB near Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N157SG was last updated on October 20, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 340 was a pressurized twin-engine business aircraft that provided high-altitude capability at a lower cost than larger corporate twins. First delivered in 1971, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two turbocharged Continental engines that could seat up to six occupants. With a maximum takeoff weight of 5,990 pounds in its final configuration, the aircraft offered pressurized comfort for business travel. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1972 to 1984, 1,287 examples were built before production ended. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C340.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N157SG. 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
1973
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
340
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C340340
Cruise Speed
88 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 23, 1982
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 16, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
RICHLAND AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 701
City
SIDNEY
State / Zip Code
Montana59270-0701
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Richland Aviation
ICAO Code
RCA

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50162707
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0E5C7

Additional Details

Registration
N157SG
Serial Number
340-0154
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00733440

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 14:50:18)
Airport
Latitude
46.653809
Longitude
-108.471099

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC