N68VN - 1952 Cessna/whitehouse 305A Aircraft Registration

1952 CESSNA/WHITEHOUSE 305A

Aircraft Description

N68VN is a 1952 Cessna/whitehouse 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thorne Landon K in Sheldon, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 23, 1989. The registration certificate was issued on September 29, 2005. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N68VN is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A902C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N68VN was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. AviatorDB tracks 1 Cessna/whitehouse aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 305A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N68VN. 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
1952
Manufacturer
CESSNA/WHITEHOUSE
Model
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 23, 1989
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 29, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
THORNE LANDON K
Address
2 MEANS BLUFF WAY
City
SHELDON
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29941-3044
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52201306
Mode S Code (Hex)
A902C6

Additional Details

Registration
N68VN
Serial Number
22773
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00864331

Last Known Position

Date
April 13, 2026 (UTC 16:15:44)
Airport
Latitude
32.899612
Longitude
-81.130023

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC