N7AE - 1965 Cessna 320D Aircraft Registration

C320

1965 CESSNA 320D

Aircraft Description

N7AE is a 1965 Cessna 320D, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Fostoria, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 1965. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N7AE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A94FE1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7AE was last updated on February 24, 2026. 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 N7AE. 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
September 27, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Registration pending
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
6915 OLIVER RD
City
FOSTORIA
State / Zip Code
Michigan48435-9403
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)
52247741
Mode S Code (Hex)
A94FE1

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N7AE
Serial Number
320D0033
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
February 24, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00471464

Data Source

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

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