N5214G - 1951 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N5214G is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kirby Sherry in Granite Falls, NC. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 8, 1984. The registration certificate was issued on September 3, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5214G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68F90 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5214G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.7411, -81.3895 on May 17, 2025. The FAA registry record for N5214G was last updated on January 14, 2026. 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 N5214G. 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 8, 1984
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 3, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
KIRBY SHERRY
Address
17 PAR DR
City
GRANITE FALLS
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28630-8661
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)
51507620
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68F90

Additional Details

Registration
N5214G
Serial Number
22514
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 14, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00712365

Last Known Position

Date
May 17, 2025 (UTC 18:46:16)
Airport
Latitude
35.7411
Longitude
-81.389503

Data Source

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

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