N5281G - 1951 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N5281G is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gravenstede Nelson F in Newton, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 19, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on June 12, 2014. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5281G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6A928 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5281G 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 N5281G. 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
March 19, 1973
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 12, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
GRAVENSTEDE NELSON F
Address
101 GOODALE RD
City
NEWTON
State / Zip Code
New Jersey07860-2785
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)
51524450
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6A928

Additional Details

Registration
N5281G
Serial Number
22618
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
00772565

Data Source

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

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