N53AU - 1974 Cessna 340 Aircraft Registration

C340

1974 CESSNA 340

Aircraft Description

N53AU is a 1974 Cessna 340, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Joachim Peter in Grafton, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 8, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on July 23, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N53AU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6AE27 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N53AU was last updated on March 4, 2023. 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 N53AU. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
340
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C340340
Cruise Speed
88 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 8, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 23, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
JOACHIM PETER
Address
1757 12TH AVE
City
GRAFTON
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53024-2409
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)
51527047
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6AE27

Additional Details

Registration
N53AU
Serial Number
340-0356
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00192655

Data Source

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

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