N555TY - 1974 Cessna 340 Aircraft Registration

C340

1974 CESSNA 340

Aircraft Description

N555TY is a 1974 Cessna 340, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kiefer Karl F in Spring, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 21, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on April 20, 2006. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N555TY is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A713BE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N555TY was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.3374, -95.4222 on March 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N555TY was last updated on September 29, 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 N555TY. 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
December 21, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 20, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
KIEFER KARL F
Address
25 SCATTERWOOD CT
City
SPRING
State / Zip Code
Texas77381-2551
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)
51611676
Mode S Code (Hex)
A713BE

Additional Details

Registration
N555TY
Serial Number
340-0515
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 29, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00152310

Last Known Position

Date
March 12, 2026 (UTC 19:25:25)
Airport
Latitude
30.337442
Longitude
-95.422247

Data Source

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

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