N531M - 1978 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1978 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N531M is a 1978 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to High Cotton Aero LLC in Olive Branch, MS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 31, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on June 10, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N531M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6B537 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N531M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.5114, -88.4948 on March 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N531M was last updated on June 10, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 340 was a pressurized twin-engine business aircraft that provided high-altitude capability at a lower cost than larger corporate twins. First delivered in 1971, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two turbocharged Continental engines that could seat up to six occupants. With a maximum takeoff weight of 5,990 pounds in its final configuration, the aircraft offered pressurized comfort for business travel. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1972 to 1984, 1,287 examples were built before production ended. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C340.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N531M. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
340A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C340340
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 31, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 10, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
HIGH COTTON AERO LLC
Address
6920 OAK FOREST DR
City
OLIVE BRANCH
State / Zip Code
Mississippi38654-1332
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51532467
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6B537

Additional Details

Registration
N531M
Serial Number
340A0534
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2031
Last Action Date
June 10, 2024
Last Update Date
June 10, 2024
Unique ID
00852114

Last Known Position

Date
March 6, 2026 (UTC 18:47:37)
Airport
Latitude
36.511368
Longitude
-88.494759

Data Source

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

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