N44431 - 1951 Cessna 305 Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 305

Aircraft Description

N44431 is a 1951 Cessna 305, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cushman Nicholas R in Mesa, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 22, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on September 2, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N44431 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A55C54 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N44431 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.4580, -111.7233 on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N44431 was last updated on June 10, 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 305 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N44431. 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
305
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
101 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 22, 2000
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 2, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
CUSHMAN NICHOLAS R
Address
1449 N 66TH PL
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
Arizona85205-4612
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)
51256124
Mode S Code (Hex)
A55C54

Additional Details

Registration
N44431
Serial Number
22598
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00447271

Last Known Position

Date
April 17, 2026 (UTC 19:34:40)
Airport
Latitude
33.458071
Longitude
-111.723768

Data Source

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

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