N48490 - 1956 Cessna 305C (0-1E) Aircraft Registration

1956 CESSNA 305C (0-1E)

Aircraft Description

N48490 is a 1956 Cessna 305C (0-1E), a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nikitas Harris P Jr in Fitchburg, MA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 2, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on December 10, 2003. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N48490 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5FB21 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N48490 was last updated on July 18, 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 305C (0-1E) model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N48490. 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
1956
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
305C (0-1E)
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 2, 1981
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 10, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
NIKITAS HARRIS P JR
Address
579 FISHER RD
City
FITCHBURG
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts01420-1634
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51375441
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5FB21

Additional Details

Registration
N48490
Serial Number
24563
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00700595

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC