- Registered owner
- Simmons Aviation Services LLC
- Location
- Pawcatuck, CT
- Owner type
- LLC
- Serial number
- 23413
- Year built
- 1953
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Restricted, aerial advertising
- Airworthiness date
- June 13, 2011
- Certificate issued
- April 7, 2011
- Expires
- April 30, 2030
- Mode S code
- A6ACDF
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental O-470 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 32
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1963 | 1 |
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| 1967 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
Airframe · Cessna 305A
AD 75-04-04Oil Line SystemEngine · Continental O-470 series
AD 2023-17-04Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemAD 2023-05-16Reciprocating Engine Power SectionInformation bulletins that may apply · 5
Advisory, not mandatory.
Engine · Continental O-470 series
SAIB NE-20-05POWERPLANT - Engine Camshaft Gear Tooth FractureSAIB NE-16-13Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealantSAIB NE-13-04Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing InspectionSAIB NE-10-09Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve LiftersSAIB NE-09-08Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionNTSB investigations · 4
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ERA16LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNarragansett, RIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine.NTSB MIA85LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSugar Loaf Key, FLThe engine failed just after takeoff and the acft landed in a field north of the arpt, collided with trees and nosed over. Post accident examination of the fuel system shows that the acft micron fuel filter was contaminated to the extent that it caused…NTSB NYC84FHJ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEast Moriches, NYAt the completion of a banner tow flt the banner was released and a climbing right turn to downwind was initiated. A loss of power was experienced on downwind. Unable to return to the arpt to land, a forced landing was made in a wooded area. Investigators…NTSB NYC82DA165Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSagaponack, NYThe pilot reported that he was landing to the southeast on an 1800 ft grass strip with a crosswind from the northeast at 10 to 15 KTS. He stated that when he was on final approach with full flaps, he was distracted by four people with model aircraft near the…
FAA incident reports · 4
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20160704008719ACruise/Level Flight · Narragansette, RIWhile banner towing the engine stopped emergency crash offshore in 30 feet of water. One on board no injuries.Accident 19850314041479AForced/Precautionary Landing · Sugar Loaf Key, FLEngine quit after takeoff. Landed in field, struck tree flipped over. Fuel filter contamination restricted flow.Accident 19840824046449AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · East Moriches, NYEngine quit after a banner tow. Crashed into trees near airport. No engine defects,indicates fuel mismanagement.Accident 19820724070909ALevel Off Touchdown · Sagaponack, NYLeveled off too high for landing. Dropped to runway. Impact collapsed the right landing gear. Ripped out gearbox.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N5291GGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Cessna 305A aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 180
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
See all 180 STCs