N9856L - 1964 Cessna 320B Aircraft Registration

C320

1964 CESSNA 320B

Aircraft Description

N9856L is a 1964 Cessna 320B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brown Eric in Pioneer, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 7, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on August 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor TSI0-470-B engine producing 260 horsepower, N9856L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC0EC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9856L was last tracked by AviatorDB near Westover Field Amador County Airport (KO70) on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9856L was last updated on August 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 320 Skyknight was the first twin-engine executive aircraft equipped with turbocharged engines, marking a significant advancement in business aviation performance. First introduced in 1961 as a 1962 model, it was an all-metal, low-wing monoplane powered by two Continental engines and configured to seat five to six passengers. With a service ceiling of 28,700 feet and maximum speed of 275 mph, the aircraft measured over 27 feet in length with twin nacelle-mounted powerplants. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1962 to 1968, exactly 575 examples were completed. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C320.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9856L. 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
1964
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
320B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C320320 Skyknight
Cruise Speed
183 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 7, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BROWN ERIC
Address
PO BOX 836
City
PIONEER
State / Zip Code
California95666-0836
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSI0-470-B
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53340354
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC0EC

Additional Details

Registration
N9856L
Serial Number
320B0056
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00393650

Last Known Position

Date
March 11, 2026 (UTC 17:15:49)
Airport
Latitude
38.373756
Longitude
-120.797366

Data Source

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

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