N2742H - 1979 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1979 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N2742H is a 1979 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wilbert John W III in Plaquemine, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 3, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on October 26, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N2742H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2B7FE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2742H was last updated on March 24, 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 N2742H. 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
1979
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
December 3, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 26, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
WILBERT JOHN W III
Address
PO BOX 512
City
PLAQUEMINE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70765-0512
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)
50533776
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2B7FE

Additional Details

Registration
N2742H
Serial Number
340A0929
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00380073

Last Known Position

Date
April 14, 2026 (UTC 16:30:28)
Airport
Latitude
30.548035
Longitude
-91.1317

Data Source

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

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