N5780X - 1961 Cessna 320 Aircraft Registration

C320

1961 CESSNA 320

Aircraft Description

N5780X is a 1961 Cessna 320, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wilton William H in Kailua Kona, HI. This aircraft holds a special flight permit airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 1, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on July 28, 2011. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TSI0-470-B engine producing 260 horsepower, N5780X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A76E8F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5780X was last updated on March 4, 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 N5780X. 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
September 1, 1971
Classification
Special Flight Permit 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 28, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
WILTON WILLIAM H
Address
PO BOX 415
City
KAILUA KONA
State / Zip Code
Hawaii96745-0415
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)
51667217
Mode S Code (Hex)
A76E8F

Additional Details

Registration
N5780X
Serial Number
320-0080
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00891515

Data Source

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

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