N340DA - 1972 Cessna 340 Aircraft Registration

C340

1972 CESSNA 340

Aircraft Description

N340DA is a 1972 Cessna 340, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dreams A Loft LLC in Santa Barbara, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 4, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on November 8, 2011. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N340DA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3BD9A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N340DA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) on February 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N340DA was last updated on March 28, 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 N340DA. 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
1972
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
340
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C340340
Cruise Speed
88 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 4, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 8, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
DREAMS A LOFT LLC
Address
5007 CAIRE CIR
City
SANTA BARBARA
State / Zip Code
California93111-2709
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)
50736632
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3BD9A

Additional Details

Registration
N340DA
Serial Number
340-0089
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00860314

Last Known Position

Date
February 1, 2026 (UTC 22:03:28)
Airport
Latitude
34.428062
Longitude
-119.84614

Data Source

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

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