N38032 - 1951 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N38032 is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Buchanan Garrison J in Woodside, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 27, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on December 31, 2024. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N38032 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A45E26 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N38032 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.4611, -122.1150 on July 3, 2025. The FAA registry record for N38032 was last updated on December 31, 2024. 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 N38032. 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
1951
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
99 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 27, 1967
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 31, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BUCHANAN GARRISON J
Address
22 BEAR GLEN DR
City
WOODSIDE
State / Zip Code
California94062-4433
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)
51057046
Mode S Code (Hex)
A45E26

Additional Details

Registration
N38032
Serial Number
23453
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2031
Last Action Date
December 31, 2024
Last Update Date
December 31, 2024
Unique ID
00851395

Last Known Position

Date
July 3, 2025 (UTC 17:25:07)
Airport
Latitude
37.461102
Longitude
-122.114998

Data Source

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

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