N238N - Brantly 305 Aircraft Registration

B305

BRANTLY 305

Aircraft Description

N238N is a Brantly 305, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Safe Skies Aviation LLC in Middletown, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 12, 1987. The registration certificate was issued on May 3, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming VO-540 SERIES engine producing 310 horsepower, N238N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A22764 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N238N was last updated on May 3, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Brantly 305 represented an ambitious attempt to expand the American light helicopter market with a five-seat utility aircraft during the mid-1960s. First flown in January 1964, it was a conventional single main rotor helicopter powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming VO-360 piston engine that could carry a pilot plus four passengers at speeds up to 100 miles per hour. With its enlarged fuselage extending beyond the successful B-2 series design, the aircraft measured significantly larger than its predecessors while maintaining the characteristic glass nose for exceptional pilot visibility. Manufactured by Brantly Helicopter Corporation in Frederick, Oklahoma, only 41 to 45 examples were completed before production ceased in the early 1970s. AviatorDB tracks 55 Brantly aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B305.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N238N. 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
Manufacturer
BRANTLY
Model
305
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B305305
Cruise Speed
75 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 12, 1987
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 3, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SAFE SKIES AVIATION LLC
Address
1707 RUN WAY
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
Ohio45042-2300
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
VO-540 SERIES
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50423544
Mode S Code (Hex)
A22764

Additional Details

Registration
N238N
Serial Number
1001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 3, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00341732

Data Source

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

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