N98RC - 1973 Cessna 340 Aircraft Registration

C340

1973 CESSNA 340

Aircraft Description

N98RC is a 1973 Cessna 340, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pegasus LLC in Farmington, NM. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 22, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on August 12, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N98RC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADAA45 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N98RC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.7412, -108.2300 on July 12, 2025. The FAA registry record for N98RC was last updated on August 25, 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 N98RC. 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
1973
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
340
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C340340
Cruise Speed
88 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 22, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 12, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
PEGASUS LLC
Address
PO BOX 1529
City
FARMINGTON
State / Zip Code
New Mexico87499-1529
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)
53325105
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADAA45

Additional Details

Registration
N98RC
Serial Number
340-0187
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00220201

Last Known Position

Date
April 14, 2026 (UTC 22:42:45)
Airport
Latitude
36.207958
Longitude
-106.793479

Data Source

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

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