N5208G - 1951 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N5208G is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Snider Gary L in West Des Moines, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 16, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 2005. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5208G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68C65 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5208G was last updated on April 14, 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 N5208G. 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
1951
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
99 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 16, 1972
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
SNIDER GARY L
Address
1400 S 52ND ST UNIT 1
City
WEST DES MOINES
State / Zip Code
Iowa50265-5272
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)
51506145
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68C65

Additional Details

Registration
N5208G
Serial Number
21936
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00982325

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC