N8857K - 1979 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1979 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N8857K is a 1979 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ball Bearing Aviation LLC in Lowell, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 26, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on October 14, 2021. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N8857K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC33BF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8857K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.3827, -85.8063 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8857K was last updated on May 8, 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 N8857K. 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
1979
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
July 26, 1985
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 14, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
BALL BEARING AVIATION LLC
Address
305 S LINCOLN ST
City
LOWELL
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72745-9774
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)
53031677
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC33BF

Additional Details

Registration
N8857K
Serial Number
340A0642
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 8, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00841861

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 18:40:00)
Airport
Latitude
36.344845
Longitude
-94.220338

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC