N566A - 1965 Cessna 320D Aircraft Registration

C320

1965 CESSNA 320D

Aircraft Description

N566A is a 1965 Cessna 320D, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Garrett Flying Service INC in Danbury, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 22, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on November 1, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor TSI0-470-B engine producing 260 horsepower, N566A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A73D34 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N566A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.3040, -95.3632 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N566A was last updated on September 15, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 320 Skyknight was the first twin-engine executive aircraft equipped with turbocharged engines, marking a significant advancement in business aviation performance. First introduced in 1961 as a 1962 model, it was an all-metal, low-wing monoplane powered by two Continental engines and configured to seat five to six passengers. With a service ceiling of 28,700 feet and maximum speed of 275 mph, the aircraft measured over 27 feet in length with twin nacelle-mounted powerplants. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1962 to 1968, exactly 575 examples were completed. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C320.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N566A. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
320D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C320320 Skyknight
Cruise Speed
183 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 22, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 1, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
GARRETT FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
2111 COUNTY ROAD 33
City
DANBURY
State / Zip Code
Texas77534-7705
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSI0-470-B
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51636464
Mode S Code (Hex)
A73D34

Additional Details

Registration
N566A
Serial Number
320D0062
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00041544

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 15:15:40)
Airport
Latitude
29.304016
Longitude
-95.363177

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC