N568TW - 1981 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1981 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N568TW is a 1981 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Westray James H in Gainesville, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 16, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on September 18, 2014. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N568TW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A74660 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N568TW was last updated on March 17, 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 N568TW. 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
1981
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
June 16, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 18, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
WESTRAY JAMES H
Address
3327 DAWSONVILLE HWY
City
GAINESVILLE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30506-6805
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)
51643140
Mode S Code (Hex)
A74660

Additional Details

Registration
N568TW
Serial Number
340A1252
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00330396

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 14:58:11)
Airport
Latitude
34.523978
Longitude
-84.229717

Data Source

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

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