N68RD - 1965 Cessna 320D Aircraft Registration

C320

1965 CESSNA 320D

Aircraft Description

N68RD is a 1965 Cessna 320D, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Williams Gerald L in Malibu, CA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 25, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on November 30, 2017. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N68RD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A90259 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N68RD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.2282, -118.9956 on March 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N68RD was last updated on April 1, 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 N68RD. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
320D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C320320 Skyknight
Cruise Speed
183 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 25, 1972
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 30, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
WILLIAMS GERALD L
Address
140 VALLE LINDO ST
City
MALIBU
State / Zip Code
California90265-3051
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52201131
Mode S Code (Hex)
A90259

Additional Details

Registration
N68RD
Serial Number
320D0026
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00901454

Last Known Position

Date
April 13, 2026 (UTC 22:23:51)
Airport
Latitude
34.220835
Longitude
-118.857792

Data Source

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

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