N8712K - 1978 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1978 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N8712K is a 1978 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kirkmeyer Thomas in Kimberly, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 26, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on March 25, 2022. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N8712K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABFCB5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8712K was last tracked by AviatorDB near Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport (KTWF) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8712K was last updated on July 21, 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 80,556 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 N8712K. 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
1978
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
December 26, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 25, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
KIRKMEYER THOMAS
Address
3609 E 3100 N
City
KIMBERLY
State / Zip Code
Idaho83341-5255
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)
52776265
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABFCB5

Additional Details

Registration
N8712K
Serial Number
340A0628
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
July 21, 2023
Unique ID
00912241

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 21:23:42)
Airport
Latitude
42.484503
Longitude
-114.480493

Data Source

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

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