N51AP - 1980 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1980 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N51AP is a 1980 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nbwh LLC in Lafayette, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 27, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on April 18, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N51AP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A65F24 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N51AP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.6189, -83.6877 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N51AP was last updated on April 18, 2024. 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 N51AP. 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
1980
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 27, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 18, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
NBWH LLC
Address
209 DUCHARME LN
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70503-3548
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)
51457444
Mode S Code (Hex)
A65F24

Additional Details

Registration
N51AP
Serial Number
340A0970
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 18, 2024
Last Update Date
April 18, 2024
Unique ID
00731245

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 19:26:45)
Airport
Latitude
40.618876
Longitude
-83.68773

Data Source

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

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