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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

CESSNA 305A

Fixed Wing Single Engine

Registered

166

Year Range

1950–1972

NTSB Events

102

Airworthiness Directives

5

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered CESSNA 305A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • TX 12.7% 21
  • FL 6.7% 11
  • CA 6.1% 10
  • MT 4.8% 8
  • NH 3.6% 6
  • NC 3.0% 5
  • AZ 3.0% 5
  • ID 3.0% 5
  • TN 3.0% 5
  • VA 2.4% 4

+35 more states

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1950s 65.1% 108
  • 1960s 3.6% 6
  • 1970s 1.2% 2
  • Unknown 30.1% 50

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving CESSNA 305A aircraft

102 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 77 more available on NTSB CAROL.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to CESSNA 305A

5 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 5.

  • Jun 7, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems

    The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual suppl…

  • Mar 4, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposed AD would require you to replace the air…

  • Nov 30, 1999

    Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…

  • Jul 7, 1999

    Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems

    This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…

  • Oct 10, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors E-165, E- 185, E-225, O-470 and IO-470 Series Reciprocating Engines

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Teledyne Continental Motors E-165, E-185, E-225, O-470 and IO-470 series reciprocating engines. This action supersedes priority letter AD 97-15-01 that currently requires removal from service of affected cylinders, and reassembly with servi…

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for CESSNA 305A

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for CESSNA 305A

159 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

  • 05/27/2025

    STC SA00081NY

    Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.

    Alcor LLC

  • 09/26/2024

    STC SA02594SE

    SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured

    Dynon Avionics

  • 08/27/2024

    STC SA04837NY

    Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights

    AeroLED's Holdings, LLC

  • 02/09/2023

    STC SA3-370

    Installation of Wipaire Skis Inc. Model 3000 (Aircraft Skis) (FluiDyne) (Fli-Lite) Main ski

    F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services

  • 10/12/2022

    STC SA02594SE

    SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured

    Dynon Avionics

  • 10/25/2021

    STC SA01015SE (2 OF 2)

    Installation of eligible Alaska Tire and Rubber Company TSO-C62d\nTires as listed in AML SA01015SE

    ABI LLC

  • 03/07/2020

    STC SA00079NY

    Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines …

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

  • 07/11/2019

    STC SA03286CH

    Install an electronic engine ignition system

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation

  • 07/11/2019

    STC SA04032CH

    Install rocker switch assemblies

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation

  • 06/19/2019

    STC SA00344BO PAGE 2

    Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.

    Whelen Aerospace Technologies

  • 09/07/2018

    STC SA01435SE

    Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System

    J. P. Instruments

  • 08/20/2018

    STC SA01435SE

    Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System

    J. P. Instruments

  • 08/13/2018

    STC SA01435SE

    Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System

    J. P. Instruments

  • 01/22/2018

    STC SA01435SE

    Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System

    J. P. Instruments

  • 12/20/2017

    STC SA00079NY

    Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines …

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

  • 03/09/2017

    STC SA02428SE (Page 1)

    Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft

    Henry F Rogers/David E Polley

  • 08/11/2016

    STC SA00344BO Page 2

    Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.

    Whelen Engineering Co Inc

  • 08/02/2016

    STC SA01435SE

    Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System

    J. P. Instruments

  • 06/28/2016

    STC SA00780SE (PAGE 2)

    Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System

    True Lock LLC

  • 06/09/2016

    STC SA00081NY

    Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.

    Alcor Inc.

  • 04/04/2016

    STC SA03286CH

    Install an electronic engine ignition system

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation

  • 10/14/2015

    STC SA03286CH

    Install an electronic engine ignition system

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation

  • 10/08/2015

    STC SA04032CH

    Install rocker switch assemblies

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation

  • 09/23/2015

    STC SA00344BO Page 2

    Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.

    Whelen Engineering Co Inc

  • 09/21/2015

    STC SA1702SW

    Install 26 gallon fuel tanks

    Noyes Enterprises

  • 08/26/2015

    STC SA00780SE (PAGE 2)

    Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System in accordance with AML No. SA00780SE, dated February 1, 2001, or later FAA approved revision.

    True Lock LLC

  • 06/18/2015

    STC SA01435SE

    Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System

    J. P. Instruments

  • 01/30/2015

    STC SA02428SE

    Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft

    Henry F Rogers/David E Polley

  • 01/15/2015

    STC SA03286CH

    Install an electronic engine ignition system

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation

  • 01/14/2015

    STC SA4305WE

    Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear

    Seaplanes North LLC

+ 129 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for CESSNA 305A

11 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

  • NE295#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/79F2F0A3CD5107CF862578CA00502652.0001##

    Upper Cowl

    Knots 2U Ltd replaces 0652128-1201

    PMA holder →
  • RA164-01501#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/99A6F720BFA09E88862585600061BE0E.0001##

    Brake Disc

    Rapco Inc replaces Cleveland Wheels & Brakes 164-01501

    PMA holder →
  • 305#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F4F2F047C466B97E862573A60060F2A5.0001##

    Rear Window

    LP Aero Plastics Inc replaces Cessna P/N 0612134

    PMA holder →
  • 308, 308.187#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DD512251C2443CCB862573A60060F2D6.0001##

    Windshield

    LP Aero Plastics Inc replaces Cessna P/N 0612050-1

    PMA holder →
  • 320#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A12591F7ADEDE65D862573A600611DDC.0001##

    Left or Right Pilot Side Window

    LP Aero Plastics Inc replaces Cessna P/N 0611218

    PMA holder →
  • 322#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5DBBBDD59DAB752A862573A600611E33.0001##

    Left or Right Rear Side Window

    LP Aero Plastics Inc replaces Cessna P/N 0611158

    PMA holder →
  • 321#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3C12E6F4780E6B8E862573A600611E07.0001##

    Forward Overhead Window (4 per A/C)

    LP Aero Plastics Inc replaces Cessna P/N 0611098

    PMA holder →
  • MC0611134-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EB041DA5DC84755F8625718B00586432.0001##

    Seat Rail

    McFarlane Aviation Inc replaces Cessna Part No. 0611134-2

    PMA holder →
  • MC0611134-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BE4017733A6E96E58625718B00586409.0001##

    Seat Rail

    McFarlane Aviation Inc replaces Cessna Part No. 0611134-3

    PMA holder →
  • BD13107-1 & -2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6205CB24B8916C6F8625747A00582736.0001##

    Landing Gear Bracket

    Air Repair Inc replaces Cessna P/N 1013107-3 & -4

    PMA holder →
  • NE292#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2321498E37E875C486257655006D7B72.0001##

    Nose Bowl

    Knots 2U Ltd replaces M292 (M292 is installed by Supplement Type Certificate SA1201Sw and is not an original equipment Cessna part)

    PMA holder →

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 166 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

166 of 166
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N100RL TX 1951 Look up ↗
N10442 AK 1957 Look up ↗
N10445 AR 1953 · Look up ↗
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N1172D NC 1953 Look up ↗
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N143F NC 1953 Look up ↗
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N33455 OK 1972 · Look up ↗
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Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →