N340BD - 1978 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1978 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N340BD is a 1978 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bd Flight Services LLC in Kearney, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 14, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on November 14, 2007. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N340BD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3BD6B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N340BD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.5193, -97.5987 on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N340BD was last updated on July 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 340 was a pressurized twin-engine business aircraft that provided high-altitude capability at a lower cost than larger corporate twins. First delivered in 1971, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two turbocharged Continental engines that could seat up to six occupants. With a maximum takeoff weight of 5,990 pounds in its final configuration, the aircraft offered pressurized comfort for business travel. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1972 to 1984, 1,287 examples were built before production ended. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C340.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N340BD. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
340A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C340340
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 14, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 14, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
BD FLIGHT SERVICES LLC
Address
PO BOX 726
City
KEARNEY
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68848-0726
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50736553
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3BD6B

Additional Details

Registration
N340BD
Serial Number
340A0608
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00062421

Last Known Position

Date
March 11, 2026 (UTC 21:36:06)
Airport
Latitude
39.519265
Longitude
-97.598694

Data Source

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

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