N3317Q - 1966 Cessna 320D Aircraft Registration

C320

1966 CESSNA 320D

Aircraft Description

N3317Q is a 1966 Cessna 320D, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Skynight 17Q LLC in Roseville, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 28, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on December 15, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N3317Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A39CE2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3317Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.9548, -121.0820 on June 1, 2025. The FAA registry record for N3317Q was last updated on September 22, 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 N3317Q. 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
1966
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
320D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C320320 Skyknight
Cruise Speed
183 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 28, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 15, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SKYNIGHT 17Q LLC
Address
125 POTTIGER CT
City
ROSEVILLE
State / Zip Code
California95747-4209
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520-C
Horsepower
340 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50716342
Mode S Code (Hex)
A39CE2

Additional Details

Registration
N3317Q
Serial Number
320D0117
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00872133

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 18:30:38)
Airport
Latitude
38.941589
Longitude
-121.106475

Data Source

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

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