N247CT - 1961 Cessna 320 Aircraft Registration

C320

1961 CESSNA 320

Aircraft Description

N247CT is a 1961 Cessna 320, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Consolidated Technologies in Woodbury, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 13, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on February 26, 2004. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N247CT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24A44 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N247CT was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 320 Skyknight was the first twin-engine executive aircraft equipped with turbocharged engines, marking a significant advancement in business aviation performance. First introduced in 1961 as a 1962 model, it was an all-metal, low-wing monoplane powered by two Continental engines and configured to seat five to six passengers. With a service ceiling of 28,700 feet and maximum speed of 275 mph, the aircraft measured over 27 feet in length with twin nacelle-mounted powerplants. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1962 to 1968, exactly 575 examples were completed. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C320.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N247CT. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
320
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C320320 Skyknight
Cruise Speed
183 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 13, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 26, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
CONSOLIDATED TECHNOLOGIES
Address
11275A SANDCASTLE DR UNIT A
City
WOODBURY
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55129-8561
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50445104
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24A44

Additional Details

Registration
N247CT
Serial Number
320-0058
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00230903

Data Source

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

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