N68236 - 1981 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1981 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N68236 is a 1981 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vaughn Air LLC in Hillsboro, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 2, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on March 25, 2015. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N68236 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A90D85 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N68236 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Portland Hillsboro Airport (KHIO) on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N68236 was last updated on April 28, 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 N68236. 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 2, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 25, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
VAUGHN AIR LLC
Address
7325 NE IMBRIE DR # 401
City
HILLSBORO
State / Zip Code
Oregon97124-7595
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)
52206605
Mode S Code (Hex)
A90D85

Additional Details

Registration
N68236
Serial Number
340A1275
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00863586

Last Known Position

Date
March 17, 2026 (UTC 21:44:59)
Airport
Latitude
45.539215
Longitude
-122.940981

Data Source

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

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