N320BT - 1965 Cessna 320C Aircraft Registration

C320

1965 CESSNA 320C

Aircraft Description

N320BT is a 1965 Cessna 320C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thomas Lance E Trustee in Mesa, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 7, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on July 28, 2017. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TSI0-470-B engine producing 260 horsepower, N320BT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A36E7B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N320BT was last updated on March 4, 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 N320BT. 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
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
April 7, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 28, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
THOMAS LANCE E TRUSTEE
Address
PO BOX 20517
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
Arizona85277-0517
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)
50667173
Mode S Code (Hex)
A36E7B

Additional Details

Registration
N320BT
Serial Number
320C0048
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00922554

Data Source

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

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