N705BD - 1951 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 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 40.7963, -73.1017 on July 18, 2025. 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 80,556 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
Model
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
99 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 21, 2020
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 15, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
PETROCELLI JAMES
Address
11 POND VIEW DR
City
SAINT JAMES
State / Zip Code
New York11780
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
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00174128

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 18:33:20)
Airport
Latitude
43.089569
Longitude
-71.449777

Data Source

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

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