N3KX - 1971 Cessna 414 Aircraft Registration

C14T

1971 CESSNA 414

Aircraft Description

N3KX is a 1971 Cessna 414, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Marathon California Holdings LP in San Diego, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 4, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on November 21, 2012. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N3KX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31B97 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3KX was last tracked by AviatorDB near Mcclellan-palomar Airport (KCRQ) on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3KX was last updated on June 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 414 Chancellor was a pressurized twin-engine business aircraft that became a popular workhorse for corporate and charter operations. First flown on November 1, 1968, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two Continental TSIO-520 turbocharged engines, seating up to seven passengers plus one pilot. With a wingspan of 44 feet and cruising speed of 224 mph, the aircraft offered reliable pressurized flight at altitudes above weather. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1970 to 1985, with 1,067 total aircraft produced. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C414.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3KX. 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
1971
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
414
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C14T414 (turbine)
Cruise Speed
198 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 4, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 21, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
MARATHON CALIFORNIA HOLDINGS LP
Address
1510 MONMOUTH DR
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
California92109-2237
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)
50615627
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31B97

Additional Details

Registration
N3KX
Serial Number
414-0161
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
7
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00710963

Last Known Position

Date
March 18, 2026 (UTC 20:34:31)
Airport
Latitude
32.819733
Longitude
-116.969952

Data Source

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

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