N888JS - 1984 Cessna 425 Aircraft Registration

C425

1984 CESSNA 425

Aircraft Description

N888JS is a 1984 Cessna 425, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Elite Aviation INC in San Jose, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 30, 1984. The registration certificate was issued on February 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N888JS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC3C66 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N888JS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC) on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N888JS was last updated on February 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 425 Conquest I was a twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed to provide an affordable entry point into turbine-powered aviation for corporate and charter operators. First flown in September 1978, it was a low-wing, cabin-class twin powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-112 engines, seating up to seven occupants including the pilot. With a maximum cruise speed of 265 knots and a service ceiling of 33,400 feet, the aircraft offered King Air-class performance at a lower acquisition cost. Cessna Aircraft Company manufactured 236 units between 1981 and 1986 at their Wichita, Kansas facility. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C425.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N888JS. 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
1984
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
425
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C425425 Conquest 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 30, 1984
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 23, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ELITE AVIATION INC
Address
1590 THE ALAMEDA #110
City
SAN JOSE
State / Zip Code
California95126
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
53036146
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC3C66

Additional Details

Registration
N888JS
Serial Number
425-0215
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00520605

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 20:08:21)
Airport
Latitude
31.47963
Longitude
-110.853774

Data Source

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

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