N72BD - Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N72BD is a Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Heidorf Thomas H in Powell, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on August 25, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N72BD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A150 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N72BD was last updated on August 25, 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 N72BD. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
99 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 23, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 25, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HEIDORF THOMAS H
Address
PO BOX 75
City
POWELL
State / Zip Code
Texas75153-0075
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52320520
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A150

Additional Details

Registration
N72BD
Serial Number
21655
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00473552

Data Source

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

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