N959DC - 1980 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1980 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N959DC is a 1980 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kpp Air LLC in Navasota, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 15, 1983. The registration certificate was issued on December 10, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N959DC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD5664 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N959DC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.8910, -95.2707 on March 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N959DC was last updated on May 13, 2024. 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 N959DC. 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
1980
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
August 15, 1983
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 10, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
KPP AIR LLC
Address
PO BOX 410
City
NAVASOTA
State / Zip Code
Texas77868-0410
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)
53253144
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD5664

Additional Details

Registration
N959DC
Serial Number
340A0942
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 13, 2024
Last Update Date
May 13, 2024
Unique ID
00811327

Last Known Position

Date
March 3, 2026 (UTC 22:59:52)
Airport
Latitude
31.890976
Longitude
-95.270691

Data Source

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

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