N48SA - 1979 Cessna 404 Aircraft Registration

C04T

1979 CESSNA 404

Aircraft Description

N48SA is a 1979 Cessna 404, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ultra Aviation Management INC in Miami, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 17, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on October 6, 2014. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSI0-520-F-K engine producing 435 horsepower, N48SA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5E7D1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N48SA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 25.9140, -80.2594 on February 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N48SA was last updated on March 24, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 404 Titan was a twin-engine turbocharged piston aircraft that represented Cessna's largest piston-powered twin during the late 1970s, designed specifically for commuter airlines and freight operators requiring high payload capacity from short runways. First flown on February 26, 1975, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two 375-horsepower Continental GTSIO-520 engines and could accommodate up to 10 occupants or substantial cargo loads. With a service ceiling exceeding 26,000 feet and range surpassing 2,000 miles, the aircraft demonstrated 30 percent greater fuel efficiency than its predecessor. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1976 to 1982, only 378 examples were built before production ceased due to disappointing sales. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C404.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N48SA. 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
404
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C04T404 (turbine)
Cruise Speed
198 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 17, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 6, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
ULTRA AVIATION MANAGEMENT INC
Address
PO BOX 668080
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
Florida33166-9410
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSI0-520-F-K
Horsepower
435 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51363721
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5E7D1

Additional Details

Registration
N48SA
Serial Number
404-0417
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00430195

Last Known Position

Date
August 28, 2025 (UTC 19:14:52)
Airport
Latitude
25.907
Longitude
-80.278397

Data Source

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

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