N98579 - 1976 Cessna 340A Aircraft Registration

C340

1976 CESSNA 340A

Aircraft Description

N98579 is a 1976 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bailey Switch Rentals LLC in Bluefield, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 10, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on November 20, 2019. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N98579 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC126 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N98579 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.1488, -80.6603 on March 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N98579 was last updated on September 15, 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 N98579. 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
1976
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
May 10, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 20, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
BAILEY SWITCH RENTALS LLC
Address
788 BAILEY SWITCH RD
City
BLUEFIELD
State / Zip Code
Virginia24605-8923
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)
53340446
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC126

Additional Details

Registration
N98579
Serial Number
340A0041
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00833650

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 22:03:41)
Airport
Latitude
37.149582
Longitude
-80.658875

Data Source

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

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