N5255G - 1951 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N5255G is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Setian Peter in Ennis, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2010. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5255G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A69E8F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5255G was last updated on January 22, 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 N5255G. 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
February 23, 1972
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
SETIAN PETER
Address
1209 WILLIAMSBURG DR
City
ENNIS
State / Zip Code
Texas75119-2118
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)
51517217
Mode S Code (Hex)
A69E8F

Additional Details

Registration
N5255G
Serial Number
22655
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00072515

Data Source

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

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