N16406 - 1936 Cessna C-34 Aircraft Registration

C340

1936 CESSNA C-34

Aircraft Description

N16406 is a 1936 Cessna C-34, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hickle William H in Inyokern, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on November 15, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Warner SS40&50 engine producing 90 horsepower, N16406 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A10301 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16406 was last updated on September 15, 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 C-34 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N16406. 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
1936
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
C-34
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C340340
Cruise Speed
107 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 29, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 15, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
HICKLE WILLIAM H
Address
PO BOX 526
City
INYOKERN
State / Zip Code
California93527-0526
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WARNER
Engine Model
SS40&50
Horsepower
90 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50201401
Mode S Code (Hex)
A10301

Additional Details

Registration
N16406
Serial Number
325
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00652120

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC