N8605K - Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N8605K is a Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wadsworth & Wadsworth LLC in Morehead City, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 4, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on February 15, 2022. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N8605K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD1E8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8605K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.6003, -80.0866 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8605K was last updated on July 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 340 was a pressurized twin-engine business aircraft that provided high-altitude capability at a lower cost than larger corporate twins. First delivered in 1971, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two turbocharged Continental engines that could seat up to six occupants. With a maximum takeoff weight of 5,990 pounds in its final configuration, the aircraft offered pressurized comfort for business travel. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1972 to 1984, 1,287 examples were built before production ended. AviatorDB tracks 80,402 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C340.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8605K. 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
340A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C340340
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 4, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 15, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
WADSWORTH & WADSWORTH LLC
Address
5013 HOLLY LN
City
MOREHEAD CITY
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28557-2689
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52750750
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABD1E8

Additional Details

Registration
N8605K
Serial Number
340A1241
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00602531

Last Known Position

Date
June 25, 2026 (UTC 18:18:50)
Airport
Latitude
26.600327
Longitude
-80.086601

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC