N705BD - 1951 Cessna (textron Aviation) 305A Aircraft Registration

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1951 Cessna (Textron Aviation) 305A

Aircraft Description

N705BD is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Petrocelli James in Saint James, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 21, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on January 15, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N705BD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9673E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N705BD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.6362, -71.2886 on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N705BD was last updated on September 30, 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 80,402 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 305A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N705BD. 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
1951
Manufacturer
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Model
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
O1O-1 Bird Dog
Cruise Speed
99 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 21, 2020
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Registration pending
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
7226 OAK HILL RD
City
LOUDON
State / Zip Code
New Hampshire03307-0810
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)
52263476
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9673E

Additional Details

Registration
N705BD
Serial Number
22705
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
July 17, 2026
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00174128

Last Known Position

Date
July 25, 2026 (UTC 21:50:35)
Airport
Latitude
43.699448
Longitude
-71.67308

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-15 01:32:20 UTC