N305AB - 1951 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N305AB is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to L-19 Birddog LLC in Huntington, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 12, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on June 5, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N305AB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A331E7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N305AB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8531, -85.4698 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N305AB was last updated on March 10, 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 N305AB. 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
March 12, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 5, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
L-19 BIRDDOG LLC
Address
1355 WACO DR
City
HUNTINGTON
State / Zip Code
Indiana46750-0008
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)
50630747
Mode S Code (Hex)
A331E7

Additional Details

Registration
N305AB
Serial Number
21290
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00836041

Last Known Position

Date
February 28, 2026 (UTC 19:53:48)
Airport
Latitude
40.85308
Longitude
-85.469763

Data Source

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

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