N56VP - 1961 Cessna 320 Aircraft Registration

C320

1961 CESSNA 320

Aircraft Description

N56VP is a 1961 Cessna 320, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Goulette Bryan in Fort Worth, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 10, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on May 23, 2011. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TSI0-470-B engine producing 260 horsepower, N56VP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7267A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N56VP was last updated on January 22, 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 N56VP. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
320
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 10, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 23, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
GOULETTE BRYAN
Address
7641 CONFEDERATE PARK RD
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
Texas76108-9322
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)
51623172
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7267A

Additional Details

Registration
N56VP
Serial Number
320-0036
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00130166

Data Source

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

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