N48PF - 1971 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1971 CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N48PF is a 1971 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Free Philip O in Collierville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 21, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on September 23, 2010. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N48PF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5E78B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N48PF was last updated on May 5, 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 305A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N48PF. 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
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
99 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 21, 1971
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 23, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
FREE PHILIP O
Address
10239 FRANK RD
City
COLLIERVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38017-3623
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)
51363613
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5E78B

Additional Details

Registration
N48PF
Serial Number
23721
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00403541

Last Known Position

Date
May 23, 2026 (UTC 20:28:34)
Airport
Latitude
35.025421
Longitude
-89.788121

Data Source

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

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