N2696U - Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N2696U is a Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Black Dragon Consulting LLC in Phoenix, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 30, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 28, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N2696U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2A3A9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2696U was last tracked by AviatorDB near Glendale Municipal Airport (KGEU) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2696U was last updated on May 12, 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 N2696U. 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
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
August 30, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 28, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
BLACK DRAGON CONSULTING LLC
Address
7902 N BLACK CANYON HWY STE 1
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
Arizona85051-6869
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)
50521651
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2A3A9

Additional Details

Registration
N2696U
Serial Number
340A0780
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00103522

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 01:34:11)
Airport
Latitude
33.53231
Longitude
-112.293306

Data Source

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

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