N51CX - 1978 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1978 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N51CX is a 1978 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aerodata LLC in Ann Arbor, MI. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 15, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on July 17, 2009. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N51CX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A65F5E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N51CX was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.0486, -83.7011 on March 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N51CX 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 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 N51CX. 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
1978
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
July 15, 1998
Classification
Restricted 2 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 17, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
AERODATA LLC
Address
PO BOX 7754
City
ANN ARBOR
State / Zip Code
Michigan48107-7754
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)
51457536
Mode S Code (Hex)
A65F5E

Additional Details

Registration
N51CX
Serial Number
340A0533
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00642074

Last Known Position

Date
April 13, 2026 (UTC 21:21:17)
Airport
Latitude
42.969764
Longitude
-83.726283

Data Source

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

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