N68233 - 1981 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1981 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N68233 is a 1981 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sunbird Aviation INC in Bozeman, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 3, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on March 4, 2008. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N68233 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A90D82 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N68233 was last updated on June 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 N68233. 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
September 3, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 4, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
SUNBIRD AVIATION INC
Address
1931 W STEVENS ST STE C
City
BOZEMAN
State / Zip Code
Montana59718-5054
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)
52206602
Mode S Code (Hex)
A90D82

Additional Details

Registration
N68233
Serial Number
340A1273
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
June 20, 2024
Last Update Date
June 20, 2024
Unique ID
00883586

Data Source

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

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