N342FS - Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N342FS is a Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Petersen Aircraft INC in Murdock, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 23, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on March 11, 2015. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N342FS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3C54A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N342FS was last updated on September 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 305A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N342FS. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
99 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 23, 1972
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 11, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
PETERSEN AIRCRAFT INC
Address
8090 HIGHWAY 40 NE
City
MURDOCK
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56271-8014
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50742512
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3C54A

Additional Details

Registration
N342FS
Serial Number
21831
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
September 7, 2023
Last Update Date
September 7, 2023
Unique ID
00042285

Data Source

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

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