N5868C - 1980 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1980 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N5868C is a 1980 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shimomura & Co Cpas Pc in New York, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 3, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on October 30, 2021. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N5868C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A78FA5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5868C was last tracked by AviatorDB near Zamperini Field (KTOA) on February 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5868C was last updated on June 16, 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 N5868C. 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
1980
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
March 3, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 30, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SHIMOMURA & CO CPAS PC
Address
420 LEXINGTON AVE RM 300
City
NEW YORK
State / Zip Code
New York10170-0399
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)
51707645
Mode S Code (Hex)
A78FA5

Additional Details

Registration
N5868C
Serial Number
340A0977
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00781755

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 23:52:13)
Airport
Latitude
33.803604
Longitude
-118.345567

Data Source

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

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