N505SF - 1977 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1977 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N505SF is a 1977 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lux William E in Newman Lake, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 19, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on February 25, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N505SF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64E19 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N505SF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.6829, -117.3219 on June 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N505SF was last updated on February 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 340 was a pressurized twin-engine business aircraft that provided high-altitude capability at a lower cost than larger corporate twins. First delivered in 1971, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two turbocharged Continental engines that could seat up to six occupants. With a maximum takeoff weight of 5,990 pounds in its final configuration, the aircraft offered pressurized comfort for business travel. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1972 to 1984, 1,287 examples were built before production ended. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C340.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N505SF. 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
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
340A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C340340
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 19, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 25, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
LUX WILLIAM E
Address
8322 N GLENARVON LN
City
NEWMAN LAKE
State / Zip Code
Washington99025-8488
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51447031
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64E19

Additional Details

Registration
N505SF
Serial Number
340A0261
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00650915

Last Known Position

Date
May 4, 2026 (UTC 17:28:12)
Airport
Latitude
48.559989
Longitude
-116.379186

Data Source

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

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