N242KA - 1983 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1983 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N242KA is a 1983 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Big River Air LLC in Jackson, MS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 30, 1983. The registration certificate was issued on February 14, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N242KA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2384F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N242KA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.3513, -90.2306 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N242KA was last updated on February 14, 2025. 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 N242KA. 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
1983
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 30, 1983
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 14, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BIG RIVER AIR LLC
Address
5440 HIGHLAND DR
City
JACKSON
State / Zip Code
Mississippi39206-3501
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)
50434117
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2384F

Additional Details

Registration
N242KA
Serial Number
340A1802
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00830693

Last Known Position

Date
March 14, 2026 (UTC 22:01:44)
Airport
Latitude
32.351291
Longitude
-90.230601

Data Source

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

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