N340KY - 1978 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1978 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N340KY is a 1978 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to E Lite Aviation INC in Cordova, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 27, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 1997. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N340KY is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3BE46 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N340KY was last tracked by AviatorDB near Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N340KY was last updated on January 22, 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 N340KY. 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
November 27, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 15, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
E LITE AVIATION INC
Address
8440 THOR RD
City
CORDOVA
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38018-6400
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)
50737106
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3BE46

Additional Details

Registration
N340KY
Serial Number
340A0622
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00162301

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 16:58:36)
Airport
Latitude
35.021109
Longitude
-89.972363

Data Source

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

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