N222RD - 1977 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1977 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N222RD is a 1977 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aviation Consultants INC in San Luis Obispo, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 1, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 20, 2015. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N222RD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1E9EA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N222RD was last tracked by AviatorDB near Point Mugu Naval Air Station (naval Base Ventura Co) (KNTD) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N222RD was last updated on May 5, 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 N222RD. 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
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
340A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C340340
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 1, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 20, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
AVIATION CONSULTANTS INC
Address
945 AIRPORT DR
City
SAN LUIS OBISPO
State / Zip Code
California93401-8354
Country
United States

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)
50364752
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1E9EA

Additional Details

Registration
N222RD
Serial Number
340A-0366
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00521782

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 23:37:20)
Airport
Latitude
35.228668
Longitude
-120.625735

Data Source

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

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