N40SS - 1979 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1979 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N40SS is a 1979 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Adams Aviation Services INC Trustee in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on August 6, 2012. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N40SS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4ABE9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N40SS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.7594, -106.2816 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N40SS was last updated on June 11, 2024. 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 N40SS. 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
1979
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
March 13, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 6, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
ADAMS AVIATION SERVICES INC TRUSTEE
Address
108 W 13TH ST STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
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)
51125751
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4ABE9

Additional Details

Registration
N40SS
Serial Number
340A0650
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 11, 2024
Last Update Date
June 11, 2024
Unique ID
00112720

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 19:25:11)
Airport
Latitude
30.759438
Longitude
-106.281628

Data Source

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

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