Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
CESSNA ECTOR 305A
Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES
Registered
20
Year Range
1951–1984
NTSB Events
11
Airworthiness Directives
0
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered CESSNA ECTOR 305A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- NY 10.0% 2
- FL 10.0% 2
- PA 10.0% 2
- MI 10.0% 2
- CA 5.0% 1
- MA 5.0% 1
- ID 5.0% 1
- AK 5.0% 1
- NV 5.0% 1
- LA 5.0% 1
+6 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1950s 5.0% 1
- 1960s 50.0% 10
- 1970s 20.0% 4
- 1980s 10.0% 2
- Unknown 15.0% 3
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving CESSNA ECTOR 305A aircraft
11 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 11.
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Jul 17, 2020
N86WMGlenwood Springs, Colorado
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 22, 2020
N65070Mokuleia, Hawaii Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 3, 2016
N305MRConcord, New Hampshire
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 3, 2016
N12633Shirley, New York
NTSB Docket → -
May 27, 2015
N16708Richfield, Utah
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 7, 2013
N65070Mokuleia, Hawaii Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 7, 2007
N12633Berkeley Townsh, New Jersey Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 29, 2000
N65071MOKULEIA, Hawaii
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 18, 1999
N86WMWAREHOUSE POINT, Connecticut
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 9, 1973
N16708LAS VEGAS, Nevada
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 6, 1968
N474GFDOUGLAS, Wyoming
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to CESSNA ECTOR 305A
No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for CESSNA ECTOR 305A
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- 5A5 Current Rev 30 · 04/04/1994
Regal Air Inc.
Models: 305F, 305D, 305C, 305A
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for CESSNA ECTOR 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.
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05/27/2025
STC SA00081NY
Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
Alcor LLC
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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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09/07/2018
STC SA01435SE
Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System
J. P. Instruments
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08/20/2018
STC SA01435SE
Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System
J. P. Instruments
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08/13/2018
STC SA01435SE
Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System
J. P. Instruments
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01/22/2018
STC SA01435SE
Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System
J. P. Instruments
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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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08/02/2016
STC SA01435SE
Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System
J. P. Instruments
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06/28/2016
STC SA00780SE (PAGE 2)
Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System
True Lock LLC
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06/09/2016
STC SA00081NY
Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
Alcor Inc.
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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
-
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
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09/21/2015
STC SA1702SW
Install 26 gallon fuel tanks
Noyes Enterprises
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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
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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
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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
+ 129 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for CESSNA ECTOR 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.
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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 →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CESSNA ECTOR 305A
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 20 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.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N12633 | NY | 1966 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N16708 | CA | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1833 | FL | 1964 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1835 | MA | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1837 | NY | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N208BD | ID | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N305MR | PA | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N305SN | PA | 1984 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3837X | MI | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N474GF | AK | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N62725 | NV | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N65061 | MI | 1977 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N65062 | LA | 1977 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N65068 | DE | 1979 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N65070 | HI | 1979 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N65071 | FL | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N65072 | MT | 1980 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N828 | OR | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N86WM | CO | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9135R | TX | 1951 | · | Look up ↗ |
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
- 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 →