N5278G - Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N5278G is a Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Costilow Bobby W in Griffin, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 6, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on December 3, 1979. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5278G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6A666 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5278G was last updated on July 7, 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 N5278G. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
99 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 6, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 3, 1979

Registered Owner

Name
COSTILOW BOBBY W
Address
114 HUFF-DALAND CIRCLE
City
GRIFFIN
State / Zip Code
Georgia30223
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)
51523146
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6A666

Additional Details

Registration
N5278G
Serial Number
22732
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00242565

Data Source

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

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