N9853C - 1983 Cessna T303 Aircraft Registration

C303

1983 CESSNA T303

Aircraft Description

N9853C is a 1983 Cessna T303, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Oregonian Flying Club in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 1983. The registration certificate was issued on September 6, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N9853C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC07B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9853C was last updated on September 6, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna T303 Crusader was a six-seat twin-engine aircraft that represented Cessna's ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to compete in the light twin market during the 1980s. First flown on October 17, 1979, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two 250-horsepower Continental TSIO-520 turbocharged engines with counterrotating propellers. With seating for six occupants and a distinctive "Crescent Tail" design, the aircraft measured over 30 feet in length and was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1981 to 1986. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C303.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9853C. 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
1983
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
T303
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C303T303 Crusader
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 27, 1983
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 6, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
OREGONIAN FLYING CLUB
Address
5305 LIMESTONE RD STE 200
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19808-1247
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)
53340173
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC07B

Additional Details

Registration
N9853C
Serial Number
T30300220
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
March 30, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00442812

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC