N305S - 1976 Cessna 500 Aircraft Registration

C500

1976 CESSNA 500

Aircraft Description

N305S is a 1976 Cessna 500, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Longwing LLC in Chandler, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 11, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on October 21, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-1A engine producing 2200 pounds of thrust, N305S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A33375 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N305S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.3047, -111.9158 on March 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N305S was last updated on October 21, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 500 Citation I, America's first truly affordable business jet, democratized corporate aviation by offering jet performance at turboprop prices. First flown on September 15, 1969, it featured straight wings, twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D turbofan engines, and seating for up to eight passengers. With a maximum speed of 411 mph and range of 1,528 miles, the Citation I measured over 43 feet in length with a wing area of 278.5 square feet. Built by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas, it launched the world's most successful business jet family. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C500.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N305S. 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
1976
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
500
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C500500 Citation 1
Cruise Speed
301 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 11, 2011
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 21, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
LONGWING LLC
Address
4400 W EARHART WAY
City
CHANDLER
State / Zip Code
Arizona85226-4738
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
JT15D-1A
Thrust
2200 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50631565
Mode S Code (Hex)
A33375

Additional Details

Registration
N305S
Serial Number
5000301
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 21, 2024
Last Update Date
October 21, 2024
Unique ID
00262617

Last Known Position

Date
March 10, 2026 (UTC 23:06:43)
Airport
Latitude
33.304681
Longitude
-111.915763

Data Source

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

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