N340EL - 1980 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1980 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N340EL is a 1980 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Baas Brian J in Cambridge, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 4, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on March 15, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N340EL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3BDBD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N340EL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.5338, -93.2621 on February 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N340EL was last updated on March 15, 2024. 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 N340EL. 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
1980
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
March 4, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 15, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BAAS BRIAN J
Address
1151 329TH AVE NW
City
CAMBRIDGE
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55008-7649
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)
50736675
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3BDBD

Additional Details

Registration
N340EL
Serial Number
340A1004
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 15, 2024
Last Update Date
March 15, 2024
Unique ID
00211483

Last Known Position

Date
April 22, 2026 (UTC 18:49:17)
Airport
Latitude
45.603699
Longitude
-93.28518

Data Source

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

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