N981DM - 1975 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1975 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N981DM is a 1975 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Martin David E in Dallas, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 25, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on April 11, 1995. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N981DM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADAF32 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N981DM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.6721, -96.8585 on February 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N981DM was last updated on September 29, 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 N981DM. 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
1975
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
February 25, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 11, 1995

Registered Owner

Name
MARTIN DAVID E
Address
7624 GLEN ALBENS CIR
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
Texas75225-1841
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)
53327462
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADAF32

Additional Details

Registration
N981DM
Serial Number
340A0028
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 29, 2023
Last Update Date
September 29, 2023
Unique ID
00323630

Last Known Position

Date
April 17, 2026 (UTC 19:51:42)
Airport
Latitude
32.688171
Longitude
-96.86673

Data Source

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

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