Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
CESSNA 305B
Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES
Registered
3
Year Range
1955–1971
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
4
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered CESSNA 305B aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- AZ 33.3% 1
- MT 33.3% 1
- TX 33.3% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1950s 66.7% 2
- 1970s 33.3% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving CESSNA 305B aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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Aug 15, 1998
N8WPLANTANA, Florida Minor
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to CESSNA 305B
4 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 4.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for CESSNA 305B
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- 3A14 Current Rev 15 · 04/04/1994
Regal Air Inc.
Models: 305E, 305B
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for CESSNA 305B
101 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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09/26/2024
STC SA02594SE
SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured
Dynon Avionics
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08/27/2024
STC SA04837NY
Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights
AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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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
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10/12/2022
STC SA02594SE
SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured
Dynon Avionics
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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
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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
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07/11/2019
STC SA03286CH
Install an electronic engine ignition system
Electroair Acquisition Corporation
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07/11/2019
STC SA04032CH
Install rocker switch assemblies
Electroair Acquisition Corporation
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06/19/2019
STC SA00344BO PAGE 2
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Aerospace Technologies
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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
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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
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08/11/2016
STC SA00344BO Page 2
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Engineering Co Inc
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06/27/2016
STC SA01118WI
Installation of the Concorde FLA or VRSLA RG series batteries
Concorde Battery Corporation
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04/04/2016
STC SA03286CH
Install an electronic engine ignition system
Electroair Acquisition Corporation
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10/14/2015
STC SA03286CH
Install an electronic engine ignition system
Electroair Acquisition Corporation
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10/08/2015
STC SA04032CH
Install rocker switch assemblies
Electroair Acquisition Corporation
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09/23/2015
STC SA00344BO Page 2
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Engineering Co Inc
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09/21/2015
STC SA1702SW
Install 26 gallon fuel tanks
Noyes Enterprises
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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
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01/15/2015
STC SA03286CH
Install an electronic engine ignition system
Electroair Acquisition Corporation
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01/14/2015
STC SA4305WE
Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear
Seaplanes North LLC
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11/05/2014
STC SA03286CH
Install an electronic engine ignition system
Electroair Acquisition Corporation
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09/19/2014
STC SA03286CH
Install an electronic engine ignition system
Electroair Acquisition Corporation
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07/15/2014
STC SA2162NM
Installation of the Precise Flight stand-by vacuum system (SVS)
Precise Flight Inc
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06/30/2014
STC SA02283SE Page 1
Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P
Electronics International Inc.
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06/24/2014
STC SA02402SE Page 1
Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C
Electronics International Inc.
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05/02/2014
STC SA02428AK
Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly
Northern Airframes LLC
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03/13/2014
STC SA01015SE
Installation of eligible Alaska Tire and Rubber Company TSO-C62d Tires as listed in AML SA01015SE
ABI, LLC
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12/10/2013
STC SA02283SE Page 1
Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P
Electronics International Inc.
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11/30/2013
STC SA01118WI
Installation of the Concorde FLA or VRSLA RG series batteries in the Cessna Single Engine Airplanes listed on the attached FAA Approved Model List (AML) No. SA01118WI, dated Octobe…
Concorde Battery Corporation
+ 71 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for CESSNA 305B
2 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.
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Ontic 3200A-ONT#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/80405445AB8BFB1D86257C7B00742244.0001##
8 inch Tail Wheel Assembly
ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Avox 3200A
PMA holder → -
BD13107-1 & -2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A2B52CC5254DB8E58625747A00582701.0001##
Landing Gear Bracket
Air Repair Inc replaces Cessna P/N 1013107-3 & -4
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CESSNA 305B
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 3 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.
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →