N3489Q - 1967 Cessna 320E Aircraft Registration

C320

1967 CESSNA 320E

Aircraft Description

N3489Q is a 1967 Cessna 320E, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Plane Progress LLC in Waterloo, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 28, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on December 19, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N3489Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3DEA8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3489Q was last updated on December 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 320 Skyknight was the first twin-engine executive aircraft equipped with turbocharged engines, marking a significant advancement in business aviation performance. First introduced in 1961 as a 1962 model, it was an all-metal, low-wing monoplane powered by two Continental engines and configured to seat five to six passengers. With a service ceiling of 28,700 feet and maximum speed of 275 mph, the aircraft measured over 27 feet in length with twin nacelle-mounted powerplants. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1962 to 1968, exactly 575 examples were completed. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C320.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3489Q. 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
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
320E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C320320 Skyknight
Cruise Speed
183 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 28, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 19, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
PLANE PROGRESS LLC
Address
7925 MOLINE RD
City
WATERLOO
State / Zip Code
Iowa50703-9431
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50757250
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3DEA8

Additional Details

Registration
N3489Q
Serial Number
320E-0089
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00492663

Data Source

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

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