N445Y - 1951 Cessna (textron Aviation) 305A Aircraft Registration

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1951 Cessna (Textron Aviation) 305A

Aircraft Description

N445Y is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Simmons Aviation Services LLC in Pawcatuck, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 12, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on October 4, 2017. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N445Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A55F56 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N445Y was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6237, -71.3515 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N445Y was last updated on September 12, 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 80,402 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 305A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N445Y. 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 (Textron Aviation)
Model
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
O1O-1 Bird Dog
Cruise Speed
99 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 12, 1993
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 4, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
SIMMONS AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
353 GREENHAVEN RD
City
PAWCATUCK
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06379-2093
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)
51257526
Mode S Code (Hex)
A55F56

Additional Details

Registration
N445Y
Serial Number
22817
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
September 12, 2023
Last Update Date
September 12, 2023
Unique ID
00084691

Last Known Position

Date
August 18, 2026 (UTC 22:59:47)
Airport
Latitude
41.356339
Longitude
-71.791687

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-15 01:32:20 UTC