N8720K - 1978 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1978 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N8720K is a 1978 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zielinski John P in Queen Creek, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 30, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on August 18, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N8720K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC0026 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8720K was last tracked by AviatorDB near Pegasus Airpark (5AZ3) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8720K was last updated on June 3, 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 N8720K. 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 30, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 18, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
ZIELINSKI JOHN P
Address
21239 E STACEY RD
City
QUEEN CREEK
State / Zip Code
Arizona85142-7533
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)
53000046
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC0026

Additional Details

Registration
N8720K
Serial Number
340A0631
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00242221

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 02:21:37)
Airport
Latitude
33.20769
Longitude
-111.61717

Data Source

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

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