N229PA - 1951 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N229PA is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lussier John A in Greene, RI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 1, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on May 19, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N229PA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A203B6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N229PA was last updated on January 22, 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 N229PA. 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
June 1, 1998
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 19, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
LUSSIER JOHN A
Address
9 ISAAC FISKE RD
City
GREENE
State / Zip Code
Rhode Island02827-1918
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)
50401666
Mode S Code (Hex)
A203B6

Additional Details

Registration
N229PA
Serial Number
22967
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00385330

Data Source

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

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