N3012T - 1964 Cessna 320C Aircraft Registration

C320

1964 CESSNA 320C

Aircraft Description

N3012T is a 1964 Cessna 320C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cain James W in Big Rapids, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 28, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on November 27, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor TSI0-470-B engine producing 260 horsepower, N3012T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A325B9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3012T was last updated on November 30, 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 N3012T. 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
1964
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
320C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C320320 Skyknight
Cruise Speed
183 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 28, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 27, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CAIN JAMES W
Address
19724 TANGLEWOOD
City
BIG RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
Michigan49307-9467
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSI0-470-B
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50622671
Mode S Code (Hex)
A325B9

Additional Details

Registration
N3012T
Serial Number
320C0012
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00871033

Data Source

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

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