N5242G - 1951 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N5242G is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gray Eagle Farms LLC in Southampton, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 4, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on December 20, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5242G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A69A6F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5242G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.9406, -74.6215 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5242G was last updated on July 1, 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 N5242G. 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
January 4, 1973
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 20, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
GRAY EAGLE FARMS LLC
Address
562 ONGS HAT RD
City
SOUTHAMPTON
State / Zip Code
New Jersey08088-3551
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)
51515157
Mode S Code (Hex)
A69A6F

Additional Details

Registration
N5242G
Serial Number
22461
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00700320

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 22:16:09)
Airport
Latitude
39.94708
Longitude
-74.641051

Data Source

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

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