N5870M - 1972 Cessna 340 Aircraft Registration

C340

1972 CESSNA 340

Aircraft Description

N5870M is a 1972 Cessna 340, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcdonald Brian L in Van Alstyne, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Tcm Cont TSIO 520 SER engine producing 350 horsepower, N5870M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7924D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5870M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.1479, -96.5900 on January 30, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5870M was last updated on March 20, 2024. 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 N5870M. 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
1972
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
340
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C340340
Cruise Speed
88 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 14, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 20, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
MCDONALD BRIAN L
Address
PO BOX 1896
City
VAN ALSTYNE
State / Zip Code
Texas75495-1896
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
TCM CONT
Engine Model
TSIO 520 SER
Horsepower
350 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51711115
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7924D

Additional Details

Registration
N5870M
Serial Number
3400058
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 20, 2024
Last Update Date
March 20, 2024
Unique ID
00972403

Last Known Position

Date
January 30, 2026 (UTC 18:47:20)
Airport
Latitude
33.147949
Longitude
-96.589984

Data Source

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

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