N305A - 1951 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N305A is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Philadelphia Glider Council INC in Hilltown, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 10, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 1985. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N305A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A331E5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N305A was last updated on August 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 305A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N305A. 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
1951
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
99 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 10, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
PHILADELPHIA GLIDER COUNCIL INC
Address
PO BOX 122
City
HILLTOWN
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18927-0122
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50630745
Mode S Code (Hex)
A331E5

Additional Details

Registration
N305A
Serial Number
23182
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00431183

Last Known Position

Date
April 27, 2026 (UTC 22:15:26)
Airport
Latitude
40.320145
Longitude
-75.25238

Data Source

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

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