N305AC - 1965 Cessna 172G Aircraft Registration

C172

1965 CESSNA 172G

Aircraft Description

N305AC is a 1965 Cessna 172G, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tascosa Trail INC in Gruver, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 30, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on March 23, 2011. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N305AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A331E8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N305AC was last updated on October 13, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N305AC. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172G
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 30, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 23, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
TASCOSA TRAIL INC
Address
PO BOX 630
City
GRUVER
State / Zip Code
Texas79040-0630
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50630750
Mode S Code (Hex)
A331E8

Additional Details

Registration
N305AC
Serial Number
17253679
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00421183

Data Source

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

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