N543D - 1984 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1984 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N543D is a 1984 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Grantham Ray in Sevierville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 29, 1984. The registration certificate was issued on February 12, 2008. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N543D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6E35C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N543D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.9285, -83.5026 on February 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N543D was last updated on August 18, 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 N543D. 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
1984
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
May 29, 1984
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 12, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
GRANTHAM RAY
Address
1670 WHITE OAK DR
City
SEVIERVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37862-6041
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)
51561534
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6E35C

Additional Details

Registration
N543D
Serial Number
340A1805
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00772844

Last Known Position

Date
February 11, 2026 (UTC 15:55:31)
Airport
Latitude
35.928505
Longitude
-83.50258

Data Source

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

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