# Cessna 305A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2074002 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 305A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 99 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 5A5](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/5A5) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Regal Air Inc. - Registered aircraft: 166 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 75-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-04-04): Oil Line System · Regal Air 305A with STC SA504SW or SA568SW ## Registered aircraft (166, first 50) - [N100RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100RL): [Long Randy B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONG%20RANDY%20B), [Coleman, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Coleman), built 1951, S/N 21512 - [N10442](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10442): [Hilty David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILTY%20DAVID%20J), [Kodiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kodiak), built 1957, S/N 22595 - [N10445](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10445): [Hartz Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARTZ%20MARK%20E), [Stuttgart, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Stuttgart), built 1953, S/N 23397 - [N10715](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10715): [Noyes Stephen S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOYES%20STEPHEN%20S), [Newburyport, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Newburyport), built 1951, S/N 22816 - [N1100T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1100T): [Olympia, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Olympia), S/N 22020, Sale reported - [N112MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112MC): [Forgotten Heroes Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORGOTTEN%20HEROES%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Chesapeake, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Chesapeake), built 1951, S/N 21071 - [N1172D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1172D): [Plaster James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLASTER%20JAMES%20F), [Winston Salem, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Winston%20Salem), built 1953, S/N 23220C - [N119PP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119PP): [Mount Glenn W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUNT%20GLENN%20W), [Modesto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Modesto), S/N 22787 - [N119WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119WW): [Davis Bob F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20BOB%20F), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1951, S/N 22481 - [N12755](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12755): [Real Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REAL%20AVIATION%20INC), [Syracuse, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Syracuse), S/N 21931 - [N140R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N140R): [Plaster William L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLASTER%20WILLIAM%20L), [Washington, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Washington), built 1951, S/N 22834 - [N143F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143F): [Carlton John B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARLTON%20JOHN%20B), [Lenoir, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Lenoir), built 1953, S/N 23488 - [N14418](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14418): [Javarey David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAVAREY%20DAVID%20J), [Honea Path, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Honea%20Path), S/N 22688 - [N14441](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14441): [Lufker Gregory L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUFKER%20GREGORY%20L), [Queen Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Queen%20Creek), built 1951, S/N 21759 - [N14442](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14442): [Michael T. Hofstetter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHAEL%20T.%20HOFSTETTER), [Saint James, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Saint%20James), built 1951, S/N 22217 - [N156AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N156AG): [Alpert Adam L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALPERT%20ADAM%20L), [Delray Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Delray%20Beach), S/N 21707 - [N17307](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17307): [Vince John Gregory](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINCE%20JOHN%20GREGORY), [West Ossipee, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/West%20Ossipee), built 1951, S/N 22041 - [N17396](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17396): [Eckel Kenneth P Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECKEL%20KENNETH%20P%20JR), [Santa Fe, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Santa%20Fe), built 1951, S/N 22135 - [N1825C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1825C): [Pellar Gregory T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PELLAR%20GREGORY%20T), [Bigfork, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bigfork), built 1953, S/N 23446 - [N1827](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1827): [Hughes Michael R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUGHES%20MICHAEL%20R), [Nashua, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Nashua), built 1962, S/N 2001 - [N1830](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1830): [Blair Lynward E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLAIR%20LYNWARD%20E), [Headland, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Headland), S/N 23445 - [N1955](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1955): [Stephens Robert Z](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEPHENS%20ROBERT%20Z), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 1955, S/N 23004 - [N19J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19J): [Finch Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FINCH%20LEE), [Lakeway, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lakeway), built 1964, S/N 22741 - [N19LD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19LD): [Danper Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANPER%20INC), [Livingston, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Livingston), built 1951, S/N 22768 - [N201SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N201SS): [Eagles Nest Of The Ozarks](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGLES%20NEST%20OF%20THE%20OZARKS), [Springfield, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Springfield), S/N 21756 - [N212KY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N212KY): [Aerial Banners Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20BANNERS%20INC), [Pembroke Pines, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pembroke%20Pines), built 1951, S/N 22301 - [N219TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N219TH): [P Hiliarde Enterprises](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/P%20HILIARDE%20ENTERPRISES), [Salida, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Salida), built 1951, S/N 22611 - [N22796](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22796): [Mahanor Michael F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHANOR%20MICHAEL%20F), [Eaton, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Eaton), S/N 23471 - [N229PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N229PA): [Lussier John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUSSIER%20JOHN%20A), [Greene, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Greene), built 1951, S/N 22967 - [N24W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24W): [Post Mills Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POST%20MILLS%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Norwich, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Norwich), built 1966, S/N 2014 - [N269TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269TH): [Wings Of The North Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINGS%20OF%20THE%20NORTH%20INC), [Eden Prairie, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Eden%20Prairie), S/N 22819 - [N2BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2BK): [Prevost Christopher D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREVOST%20CHRISTOPHER%20D), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), built 1951, S/N 21648 - [N305A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305A): [Philadelphia Glider Council Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILADELPHIA%20GLIDER%20COUNCIL%20INC), [Hilltown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hilltown), built 1951, S/N 23182 - [N305AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305AB): [L-19 Birddog LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L-19%20BIRDDOG%20LLC), [Huntington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Huntington), built 1951, S/N 21290 - [N305AD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305AD): [Screaming Rubber Chicken Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCREAMING%20RUBBER%20CHICKEN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), S/N 21783 - [N305BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305BD): [Qualitair LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITAIR%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), Michelstadt, built 1950, S/N 22761 - [N305BJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305BJ): [Jones Marvin B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20MARVIN%20B), [Farmerville, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Farmerville), built 1951, S/N 22465 - [N305CR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305CR): [Seewald Jeffrey W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEEWALD%20JEFFREY%20W), [Great Bend, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Great%20Bend), built 1950, S/N 21483 - [N305DF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305DF): [Precision Delta Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRECISION%20DELTA%20CORP), [Ruleville, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Ruleville), built 1950, S/N 21163 - [N305FU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305FU): [Dustoff LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUSTOFF%20LLC), [Concord, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Concord), built 1951, S/N 21741 - [N305JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305JP): [Pattison Jeffrey L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTISON%20JEFFREY%20L), [Glasgow, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Glasgow), built 1951, S/N 21789 - [N305MV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305MV): [Greatest Generation Naval Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREATEST%20GENERATION%20NAVAL%20MUSEUM), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1951, S/N 22455 - [N305TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305TA): [Planes Of Fame Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANES%20OF%20FAME%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), built 1951, S/N 22443 - [N33455](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33455): [Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20GUARANTY%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1972, S/N 23007 - [N342FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N342FS): [Petersen Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERSEN%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Murdock, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Murdock), S/N 21831 - [N37WM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37WM): [Sanders Wiley C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDERS%20WILEY%20C%20JR), [Troy, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Troy), built 1951, S/N 21690 - [N38010](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38010): [Bht Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BHT%20AERO%20LLC), [Seymour, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Seymour), S/N 22644 - [N38032](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38032): [Buchanan Garrison J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCHANAN%20GARRISON%20J), [Woodside, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Woodside), built 1951, S/N 23453 - [N413PG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N413PG): [Schaefer John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHAEFER%20JOHN%20A), [Waterloo, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Waterloo), built 1951, S/N 22167 - [N413US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N413US): [Stoecklein Edmund H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOECKLEIN%20EDMUND%20H), [Stanwood, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Stanwood), S/N 23164 All 166: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305a/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (145, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN25LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA268), Jul 20, 2025: Cessna 305A (N9623Q), Baraboo, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB ERA24LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA358), Aug 25, 2024: Cessna 305 (N5673B), Sterling, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse. Contributing was the flight… - [NTSB ERA24LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA268), Jun 12, 2024: Cessna 305 (N5309G), Painted Post, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch. - [NTSB ERA23LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA374), Sep 14, 2023: Cessna 305 (N5269G), Cortland, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane. - [NTSB ERA23LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA088), Dec 10, 2022: Cessna 305 (N5301G), Alabaster, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN22LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA325), Jul 15, 2022: Cessna 305A (N5292G), Mc Kinney, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during landing resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN22LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA245), Jun 10, 2022: Cessna 305 (N201FM), Sioux Falls, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN21LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA448), Sep 18, 2021: Cessna 305A (N140R), Topeka, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of control and ground loop due to the mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel lock. - [NTSB ERA21LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA044), Nov 14, 2020: Cessna 305 (N5179G), Ellenville, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the right brake master cylinder lock seal spring washer. - [NTSB GAA20CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA046), Oct 17, 2019: Cessna L19 (N5073Y), New Braunfels, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop. - [NTSB CEN19LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA229), Jul 21, 2019: Cessna 305A (N1831), Houston, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees and terrain. - [NTSB GAA18CA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA584), Sep 5, 2018: Cessna 305 (N119PP), Groveland, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent ground-loop. - [NTSB GAA17CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA460), Jul 29, 2017: Cessna 305 (N72BD), Eagle Lake, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in variable wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA364), Jun 25, 2017: Cessna 305 (N4819R), Ukiah, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA050), Oct 21, 2016: Cessna 305 (N5075S), Llano, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in cross wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA16LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA244), Jul 4, 2016: Cessna 305 (N5291G), Narragansett, RI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine. - [NTSB CEN16LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA064), Nov 24, 2015: Cessna 305A (N5312G), Sulphur, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to water and contaminants in the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing to a wet field. - [NTSB GAA15CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA271), Sep 23, 2015: Cessna 305A (N5207G), Show Low, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a right main landing gear collapse. - [NTSB GAA15CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA242), Aug 29, 2015: Cessna 305A (N5255G), Midlothian, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the brake line tubing for the right main landing gear brake, due to a non-standard method used to secure the brake line, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and a… - [NTSB WPR14CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA268), Jun 25, 2014: Cessna L19 - A (N5264G), Firebaugh, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions in the landing area, which resulted in a loss of directional control and encounter with soft terrain and vegetation. - [NTSB ERA14CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA003), Oct 17, 2013: Cessna 305A (N305CR), Slatington Airport, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind condition and the airfield's inaccurate… - [NTSB WPR13LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA112), Feb 2, 2013: Cessna 305A (N342FS), Camarillo, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A tailwheel vibration upon touchdown and the subsequent loss of directional control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or… - [NTSB CEN12LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA094), Nov 30, 2011: Cessna 305A (N6735Q), Fredericksburg, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN11CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA238), Mar 19, 2011: Cessna 305A (N269TH), Anoka, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CEN11CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA139), Dec 25, 2010: Cessna 305A (N6897), Spooner, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing on a snow-covered lake. - [NTSB ERA10CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA304), Jun 8, 2010: Cessna 305A (N5075K), Toms River, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's loss of airplane control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop. - [NTSB ERA10CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA257), May 6, 2010: Cessna 305A (N5312G), Fort Pierce, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. - [NTSB CEN10CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA061), Nov 22, 2009: Cessna 305A (N1172D), Rochester, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB WPR09CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA443), Sep 11, 2009: Cessna 305A (N119WW), Helena, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB WPR09CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA035), Nov 10, 2008: Cessna 305A (N5263G), El Cajon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX08LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA060), Feb 14, 2008: Cessna 305-A (N473GF), Mokuleia, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear strut due to fatigue. Contributing to the failure was the side load placed on the landing gear while making a crosswind landing. - [NTSB SEA06CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA183), Sep 13, 2006: Cessna 305A (N5074H), Lewistown, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve and nose down. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. - [NTSB NYC06CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA060), Jan 20, 2006: Cessna 305A (N5300G), Seboeis, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines, while attempting to land on a frozen lake. - [NTSB NYC04CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA202), Sep 3, 2004: Cessna 305A (N5208G), Lawrence, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent pickup of a banner towline with the airplanes main landing gear after encountering gusting wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB SEA04LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA061), Mar 31, 2004: Cessna 305A (N5210G), Bozeman, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tail wheel-equipped aircraft, leading to an inadvertent ground-loop, during which the aircraft's wing impacted the… - [NTSB LAX04LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA094), Jan 14, 2004: Cessna 305A (N305BD), Casa Grande, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of a tail wheel steering component (spring), which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the soft terrain adjacent… - [NTSB CHI03LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA321), Sep 25, 2003: Cessna 305A (N5237G), New Richmond, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's in-flight selection of the wrong runway and excessive application of brake pressure are… - [NTSB LAX01LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA128), Mar 23, 2001: Cessna 305A (N5188G), Winslow, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student's inadvertent restriction of the rudder pedal's movement during landing rollout precipitated the loss of directional control and ground loop. A finding was that remedial action by the CFI… - [NTSB MIA01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA052), Dec 27, 2000: Cessna 305A (N143F), Morganton, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control about the aircraft's lateral axis during landing rollout, and the resultant nose over. - [NTSB DEN00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA024), Dec 3, 1999: Cessna 305A (N5245G), Akron, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the four bolts which attach the right main landing gear assembly to the landing gear strut. - [NTSB NYC99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA106), May 4, 1999: Cessna 305 (N5299G), Grundy, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB IAD99FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA041), May 1, 1999: Cessna 305A (N5171G), Hilltown, PA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The inadequate lookout of both pilots, and the pilot of the other aircraft. - [NTSB LAX99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA118), Mar 13, 1999: Cessna 305A (N5188G), Coalinga, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB IAD99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA004), Oct 5, 1998: Cessna 305A (N5213G), Warren, VT, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy… - [NTSB NYC98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA181), Sep 5, 1998: Cessna 305A (N5245G), Louisville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper inflight decision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB CHI98LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA137), Apr 29, 1998: Cessna 305 (N201FM), Fredricktown, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the embankment, and the soft , muddy soil making up the embankment. - [NTSB LAX96LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA322), Aug 31, 1996: Cessna 305A (N5277G), San Diego, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning, and an inadequate fuel supply. - [NTSB IAD96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA081), May 18, 1996: Cessna 205A (N5261G), Sommerville, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during banner towing operations. - [NTSB FTW96LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA172), Apr 17, 1996: Cessna 305A (N5245G), Erie, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: entanglement of the tow banner during banner pickup, and subsequent failure or inability to jettison the banner. A factor relating to the accident was: high gusty wind condition. - [NTSB NYC95LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA161), Jul 13, 1995: Cessna 305A (N5204G), Warren, VT, destroyed. Probable cause: a failed elevator cable which resulted in an inflight loss of control and uncontrolled contact with trees. All 145: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305a/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (166, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20250822010729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250822010729I), Aug 22, 2025: Cessna 305A (N5263G), Nampa, ID, Minor damage. After landing on runway 29 at kman, the pilot stated the airplane began to drift to the right and he attempted to correct with left rudder input. The airplane… - [Accident 20250720011709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250720011709A), Jul 20, 2025: Cessna 305A (N9623Q), Baraboo, WI, Substantial damage. In the pilot’s statement the plan was to stop fuel in kdll winds were 100 at 6 mph. He set up for landing on rwy 19 anticipated crosswinds seemed negligible.… - [Accident 20240825017409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240825017409A), Aug 25, 2024: Cessna 305A (N5673B), Sterling, MA, Substantial damage. On 25 August 2024, at 1915(z) the FAA received notice regarding an accident involving a Cessna 305 landed on runway and during landing roll out ground looped… - [Accident 20240612010279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240612010279A), Jun 12, 2024: Cessna 305A (N5309G), Painted Post, NY, Destroyed. Investigated aircraft accident at Corning Painted Post Airport (7N1). Aircraft was landing on runway 31, upon landing, went off right side of runway, veered… - [Accident 20230914015789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230914015789A), Sep 14, 2023: Cessna 305A (N5269G), Cortland, NY, Substantial damage. A pilot was entrusted with the task of flying a friend's aircraft from oxford county regional airport in Maine, where it had recently been purchased, to… - [Accident 20221210018619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221210018619A), Dec 10, 2022: Cessna 305A (N5301G), Alabaster, AL, Substantial damage. Upon landing on runway 16 at the Shelby County Airport (eet), the tail wheel mechanism failed causing the pilot to lose control as the aircraft swerved to the… - [Accident 20220715022369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220715022369A), Jul 15, 2022: Cessna 305A (N5292G), Mckinney, TX, Substantial damage. On July 15, 2022 at approximately 0815 local,[privacy data omitted] was on a VFR approach to land on runway 18 at Square Air Airport (TS63). The aircraft… - [Accident 20220610009749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220610009749A), Jun 10, 2022: Cessna 305A (N201FM), Sioux Falls, SD, Substantial damage. Pilot was cleared for landing touch and go #1 on rwy 21 at fsd and a jet was cleared to land #2 for rwy 21. Pilot didn't want to impede the flow of the landing… - [Accident 20210918017099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210918017099A), Sep 18, 2021: Cessna 305A (N140R), Topeka, KS, Substantial damage. Upon landing N140R started a left turn (ground loop) causing it to exit the runway into a drainage ditch coming to rest on the left wing. Substantial damage… - [Accident 20201114014349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201114014349A), Nov 14, 2020: Cessna 305A (N5179G), Ellenville, NY, Substantial damage. Pilot departed runway 22, prior to rotation pilot indicated that the right brake appeared to be dragging. Committed to the departure the pilot rotated and… - [Accident 20191017020149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191017020149A), Oct 17, 2019: Cessna 305A (N5073Y), New Braunfels, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed wharton regional airport, direct flight to New Braunfels Regional Airport. On approach, pilot aligned to center of runway 13. Main landing… - [Accident 20190721006749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190721006749A), Jul 21, 2019: Cessna 305A (N1831), Houston, MO, Substantial damage. On July 21st 2019 at approximately 9:15 am the owner/operator of aircraft N1831 Cessna 305A was practicing take offs and landings to a full stop at the Houston… - [Accident 20180905016189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180905016189A), Sep 5, 2018: Cessna 305A (N119PP), Groveland, CA, Substantial damage. On September 5, 2018 at approximately 11:30AM, at Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45) a Cessna 305A after touch down on runway 27. Left wing lifted up and caused… - [Incident 20170802016859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170802016859I), Aug 2, 2017: Cessna 305A (N5213G), Westerly, RI, Substantial damage. The airman was returning from a sight seeing trip. The airman lined up with runway 14 and at the time, the wind was 180 degrees at 9 knots. In the airman's… - [Accident 20170729012679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170729012679A), Jul 29, 2017: Cessna 305A (N72BD), Eagle Lake, TX, Substantial damage. According to the pilot, on July 29, 2017, he was in the back seat of aircraft registration number N72BD when he and the aircraft owner (which is also pilot)… - [Accident 20170625009769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170625009769A), Jun 25, 2017: Cessna 305A (N4819R), Ukiah, CA, Substantial damage. On June 25, 2017 the aircraft departed ft. bragg airport (82CL) and landed at Ukiah airport (uki) to pick up friend. On the 4th landing, a three point… - [Accident 20161021016899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161021016899A), Oct 21, 2016: Cessna 305A (N5075S), Llano, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot ground looped the airplane during landing(phase of flight). Pilot stated that when he was in rollout and deccelerating a gust of wind from left to right… - [Accident 20160704008719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160704008719A), Jul 4, 2016: Cessna 305A (N5291G), Narragansette, RI, Destroyed. While banner towing the engine stopped emergency crash offshore in 30 feet of water. One on board no injuries. - [Accident 20151124019539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151124019539A), Nov 24, 2015: Cessna 305A (N5312G), Sulphur, LA, Destroyed. Aircraft doing touch & goes on runway 15. After low turn to upwind, about 100 feet AGL and still over airport property, engine quit. Pilot planned to land on… - [Accident 20150923020529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150923020529A), Sep 23, 2015: Cessna 305A (N5207G), Show Low, AZ, Substantial damage. On September 23, 2015 at approximately 9:55 am (MST), [privacy data omitted] attempted to land a Cessna 305A, N5207G, at the Show Low airport (sow, field… - [Accident 20150829014099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150829014099A), Aug 29, 2015: Cessna 305A (N5255G), Midlothian, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot elected to land downwind with a quartering tailwind on hard surface grassy runway. Pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during the roll out.… - [Incident 20140906018689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140906018689I), Sep 6, 2014: Cessna 305A (N212KY), Miami, FL, Minor damage. On 09/06/2014 N212KY CE-305A, while towing a banner at 500 feet altitude and 800 to 1000 feet from the shoreline lost engine power and made an emergency… - [Accident 20140624013379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140624013379A), Jun 24, 2014: Cessna 305A (N5264G), Firebaugh, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot reported he was going to perform a precautionary landing due to increasing oil temperature. Pilot also reported there were no other engine indications… - [Accident 20131017021949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131017021949A), Oct 17, 2013: Cessna 305A (N305CR), Slatington, PA, Substantial damage. Normal approach, normal touchdown on centerline. Plane drifted right, immediately went upside down on runway. Plane came to stop, pilot released himself from… - [Accident 20130202001689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130202001689A), Feb 2, 2013: Cessna 305A (N342FS), Camarillo, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft N342FS made an uncommanded left turn from cma runway 26 for reasons unknown. Side-loading to the right main landing gear leg caused the right main… - [Accident 20111130028499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111130028499A), Nov 30, 2011: Cessna 305A (N6735Q), Fredericksburg, TX, Substantial damage. Engine did not respond when the throttle was advanced during landing pattern. During descent to an open field, the aircraft hit an electric wire and landed… - [Incident 20110717016039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110717016039I), Jul 17, 2011: Cessna 305A (N677RH), Waukegan, IL, Minor damage. Pilot had given some rides earlier in the day in a stearman. He decided to do another ride in the bird dog (Cessna 305A). He taxied to runway 23 for a… - [Accident 20110319004599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110319004599A), Mar 19, 2011: Cessna 305A (N269TH), Blaine, MN, Substantial damage. Upon landing pilot ground looped aircraft causing major damage to both wing tips and the left horizontal stabilizer. - [Accident 20101225054239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101225054239A), Dec 25, 2010: Cessna 305A (N6897), Spooner, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot set up a normal approach to an ice and snow covered lake. Upon touchdown, the pilot heard a loud noise and observed the left landing gear to be sticking… - [Accident 20100608005999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100608005999A), Jun 8, 2010: Cessna 305A (N5075K), Berkley Townshi, NJ, Substantial damage. At touchdown on runway 6 at mjx, a gust of wind caused the aircraft to drift towards the left side of the runway. The pilot added right rudder and small amount… - [Accident 20100507034039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100507034039A), May 7, 2010: Cessna 305A (N5312G), Fort Pierce, FL, Substantial damage. On may 07, 2010, at 1900 eastern daylight time, a Cessna CE-305 aircraft, N5312G, experienced the loss of directional control, immediately after landing, at… - [Incident 20091227053369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091227053369I), Dec 27, 2009: Cessna 305A (N5240G), Pembroke Pines, FL, Minor damage. Pilot stated the left hand main wheel tire "blew" upon landing, and created an unstable condition. The unstable condition progressed to the point of the… - [Accident 20091122025579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091122025579A), Nov 22, 2009: Cessna 305A (N1172D), Rochester, IN, Substantial damage. PIC stated that winds were 110 degrees at 02 KTS as reported by AWOS. PIC elected to land on rwy 29 rather than rwy 11 due to sun glare.PIC stated that he was… - [Accident 20090911016629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090911016629A), Sep 11, 2009: Cessna 305A (N119WW), Helena, MT, Substantial damage. (-23) On September 11, 2009, at 0810 MDT, Cessna 305A bird dog, N119WW, registere to and piloted by [privacy data omitted] ground looped after landing on… - [Accident 20081110851979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081110851979A), Nov 10, 2008: Cessna 305A (N5263G), San Diego/El C, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) During the flair to land aircraft ballooned, landing attitude was re-established but on touching down directional control was lost resulting in a ground… - [Accident 20080216011789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080216011789A), Feb 16, 2008: Cessna 305A (N473GF), Mokuleia, HI, Substantial damage. (-23) On February 16, 2008 at approximately 2245Z, Cessna 305A, N473GF, was landing on runway 8 at Dillingham Airfield (hdh) during a crosswind which changed… - [Accident 20060913020099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060913020099A), Sep 13, 2006: Cessna 305A (N5074H), Lewistown, MT, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft owner was trying to land aircraft when a gust of wind caught his left wing. As the left wing rose upward, the right wing hit the ground, the… - [Accident 20060120000649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060120000649A), Jan 20, 2006: Cessna 305A (N5300G), Seboeis Plantat, ME, Substantial damage. (-23) During an attempted landing to an ice-covered lake the aircraft struck a heavy gauge telephone cable that was suspended across the south side of the… - [Accident 20050728024099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050728024099A), Jul 28, 2005: Cessna 305A (N269TH), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. (-23) On July 28, 2005, about 1040 central daylight time, N269TH registered as a Cessna 305A airplane, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged… - [Accident 20040903023369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040903023369A), Sep 3, 2004: Cessna 305A (N5208G), Lawrence, MA, Substantial damage. (-23) On banner pick up, banner rope hooked onto right main gear, aircraft uncontrollable and crashed off end of crossing runway. - [Accident 20040331004459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040331004459A), Mar 31, 2004: Cessna 305A (N5210G), Bozeman, MT, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot performed a 3-point landing and was on roll out when the aircraft yawed left uncontrollably and tipped onto right wing. Strong, gusty winds. - [Accident 20040114008299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040114008299A), Jan 14, 2004: Cessna 305A (N305BD), Casa Grande, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot bounced the aircraft when attempting to land at cgz. Following bounce, the pilot lost control of the aircraft then ground looped. Left main landing… - [Accident 20030925028849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030925028849A), Sep 25, 2003: Cessna 305A (N5237G), New Richmond, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) While landing runway 14 at New Richmond, Wisconsin (krnh) pilot in command of N5237G explained that he had encountered a right crosswind. This crosswind… - [Incident 20030718020939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030718020939I), Jul 18, 2003: Cessna 305A (N5280G), Waillua, HI, Minor damage. (-23) Airplane experienced an engine failure. The engine crank case cracked at the #3 engine cylinder area and blew out. Airplane was able to land on a cane… - [Incident 20020127005079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020127005079I), Jan 27, 2002: Cessna 305A (N5073U), Greenwood, SC, Minor damage. (-23) On January 27, 2002, about 0830 eastern standard time, a Cessna 305A, N507U, suffered a ground loop upon landing on runway 9 at Greenwood County Airport… - [Accident 20010323004439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010323004439A), Mar 23, 2001: Cessna 305A (N5188G), Winslow, AZ, Substantial damage. (-19)On March 23, 2001, about 1550 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 305A, N5188G, owned and operated by the front seated pilot, ground looped during… - [Accident 20001227024689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001227024689A), Dec 27, 2000: Cessna 305A (N143F), Morganton, NC, No damage. (-23) Pilot stated after touchdown, onlanding roll, on runway 3, tail rose, and slowly went over onto topside. Pilot stated that the left wheel brake may have… - [Incident 20000721035569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000721035569I), Jul 21, 2000: Cessna 305A (N5073W), Prescott, AZ, Minor damage. (-23)During the landing roll the aircraft ground looped, hit a runway sign and stopped in the grass at the intersection of rw 21L and taxiway c. aircraft… - [Accident 19991203042929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991203042929A), Dec 3, 1999: N5245G, Akron, CO, No damage. (-23)Landing in high winds on rwy 11 the pilot lost directional control. A/c experienced a partial ground loop. Right wheel failed followed by right wheel… - [Incident 19991022031329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991022031329I), Oct 22, 1999: Cessna 305A (N5073Y), Hobbs, NM. (-23) On October 22, 1999, while being piloted by Mr. Robert dittert, Cessna N5073Y, landed on the ramp at Hobbs Industrial air park (hbb). The pilot stated… All 166: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305a/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (33) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA150806002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150806002), Aug 2, 2015: MAGNETO. INTERMITTENT. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED EXCESSIVE LT MAG DROP DURING RUN-UP PROCEDURE, 200RPM. CONFIRMED MAG DROP. INVESTIGATION REVEALED LT MAG ONLY OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY. REM - [SDR CA150508014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150508014), Nov 6, 2014: REINFORCEMENT. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACK FOUND ON RT REINFORCEMENT PLATE, STEEL. BULKHEAD UNDER THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE CRACKED AS WELL. CAUSE UNKNOWN BUT MANY CYCLES DONE IN THE LAST 20 YE - [SDR CA130516008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130516008), May 10, 2013: CYLINDER HEAD. BROKEN. (CAN) BULGE WAS FOUND IN NR 2 CYLINDER ROCKER BOX COVER. INSPECTION REVEALED EXHAUST SIDE ROCKER PIN SUPPORT BOSS/JOURNAL BROKEN. 2 EQUAL PARTS OF THE OUTSIDE R - [SDR CA121129003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121129003), Nov 28, 2012: HINGE. FAILED. (CAN) THE CARBURATOR AIR BOX ASSY WAS INSTALLED UNDER STC SA1201SW. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING ON THE GROUND, THE ALTERNATE DOOR IS CONSTA - [SDR CA121108011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121108011), Nov 1, 2012: HINGE. WORN. (CAN) THE CARBURATOR AIR BOX ASSY WAS INSTALLED UNDER THE STC SA1201SW. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING ON THE GROUND, THE ALTERNATE DOOR IS CO - [SDR CA101213004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101213004), Dec 2, 2010: STUD. SEPARATED. (CAN) ITEM IS EXHAUST CABIN HEATER INSPECTED AS PER CF 90-03. FLIGHT CREW FOUND DAMAGED SPARK PLUG IN CYLINDER NR 2. REMOVED DUE TO DAMAGE ON CYLINDER HEAD AND - [SDR 2010FA0000192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000192), Feb 19, 2010: FUEL TANK. CONTAMINATED. PILOT REPORTED THAT ENGINE QUIT ON CLIMB, AND HE WAS ABLE TO LAND ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. ENGINE RESTARTED EASILY WITH PRIMING AND HAD RUN UP WELL BEFORE TAKEO - [SDR CA060207005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060207005), Feb 7, 2006: AXLE. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING A STRUCTURAL INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN RADIUS OF PART WHERE THE CYLINDER PORTION MEET THE BLOCK WHERE THE BOLTS ARE. BOTH AXLES (QTY 2) WERE - [SDR CA050729003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050729003), Jul 22, 2005: PUMP. FAILED. DURING INSPECTION RUN-UP, THE FUEL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 3 PSI AT IDLE (NORMAL PRESSURE IS 12 PSI). THE ENGINE HAD DIFFICULTY RUNNING. THE PART WAS REMOVED AND RE - [SDR CA050609010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050609010), May 23, 2005: PISTON. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING FLIGHT, MOMENTARY DROP IN OIL PRESSURE WAS NOTED. DURING NEXT OIL CHANGE, SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF METAL AND CARBON WERE NOTED IN OIL SCREEN. DUE TO - [SDR SPT](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPT), Oct 8, 2003: CHARGER. BURNED. PURCHASED A 24 VOLT CHARGER ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. IT WAS A PRISM BRAND IMPORTED BY CSB BATTERY IN FT. WORTH. IT WAS ADVERTISED NOT TO OVERCHARGE IF LEFT CONNECTED - [SDR CA031107008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031107008), Sep 11, 2003: GUIDE. LOOSE. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE INTAKE GUIDES WERE LEAKING OIL. THE SPRINGS WERE REMOVED TO MEASURE THE GUIDE HEIGHTS. THERE ARE NOW SHORTER GUID - [SDR CA031107006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031107006), Sep 11, 2003: GUIDE. LOOSE. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE INTAKE GUIDES WERE LEAKING OIL.THE SPRINGS WERE REMOVED TO MEASURE THE GUIDE HEIGHTS.THERE ARE NOW SHORTER GUIDES - [SDR CA031107005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031107005), Sep 11, 2003: GUIDE. LOOSE. (CAN) OTHER CYLINDERS INSTALLED ON THIS ENGINE DID NOT HAVE THE INTAKE GUIDE SEALS INSTALLED. (SHORTER GUIDES REQUIRES SEALS, WHILE LONGER GUIDES DO NOT REQUIRE - [SDR 2002FA0000728](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000728), May 24, 2002: CYLINDER. FAILED. (CYLINDER) FOUND HEAD OF CYLINDER NR6 SEPARATING FROM THE BARREL AT THE THREADED PORTION OF HEAD. VERIFIED ENGINE TIMING WAS CORRECT. NO EVIDENCE OF DETONATION - [SDR CA010821005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010821005), Aug 11, 2001: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. (CAN) ALTERNATOR WENT OFF LINE. UPON REMOVAL OF THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOTICED THAT THE SPLINE GEAR WAS SHEARED. THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS ALSO SHEARED IN THE THREADED PO - [SDR CA010627044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010627044), Jun 22, 2001: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. (CAN) ALTERNATOR REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AFTER PILOT REPORTED NO INDICATION OF CHARGE AFTER HIS LAT LANDING. AFTER MAKING A FEW TESTS, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE - [SDR CA010627042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010627042), Jun 22, 2001: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. (CAN) ALTERNATOR REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AFTER PILOT REPORTED NO INDICATION OF CHARGE AFTER HIS LAST LANDING. AFTER MAKING A FEW TEST, IT WAS DETERINED THAT THE A - [SDR CA010703037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010703037), Jun 15, 2001: RETAINER. CRACKED. (CAN) ALTERNATOR REMOVED FROM A/C ENGINE FOR INVESTIGATION AND TO SEE IF RETAINER CUP WAS DAMAGED. LOOKING AT THE ALTERNATOR SPLINE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT, EVIDEN - [SDR CA010703038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010703038), Jun 14, 2001: RETAINER. FAILED. (CAN) ALTERNATOR REMOVED FROM A/C ENGINE FOR INST ON A NEW ENGINE FOR THIS A/C. NO PILOT RPTED LOSS OF CHARGE BEFORE ENGINE WAS STOPPED FOR HIS TBO. SMALL PIECE - [SDR CA010703039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010703039), Jun 13, 2001: RETAINER CUP. FAILED. (CAN) ALTERNATOR REMOVED FROM A/C AFTER PILOT REPORTED NO INDICATION OF CHARGE AFTER HIS LAST LANDING. SMALL PIECES OF METAL AND RUBBER FELL OFF THE ACCESSORIES - [SDR CA010621003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010621003), May 24, 2001: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. (CAN) ALTERNATOR WS REMOVE TO CHECK FOR INSTALLATION OF NUT AND SPLINE DRIVE. COTTER PINE WAS BROKEN AND NUT WAS BACKED OFF ON SPLINE. BOTH THE NUT AND COTTER P - [SDR CA010621004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010621004), May 18, 2001: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. (CAN) ALTERNATOR WENT OFF LINE AND WOULD NO LONGER SUPPLY POWER. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT. THE ALTERNATOR WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR - [SDR CA010621006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010621006), Apr 25, 2001: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. (CAN) ALTERNATOR WENT OFF LINE AND WOULD NO LONGER SUPPLY POWER. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ALTERATOR DID HAVE A NUT INST - [SDR CA010621005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010621005), Apr 20, 2001: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. (CAN) ALTERNATOR WAS REMOVED TO CHECK FOR INSTALLATION OF NUT ON SPLINE DRIVE. COTTOR PIN WAS BROKEN AND NUT WAS BACKED OFF THE SPLINE. BOTH THE NUT AND COTTER - [SDR CA010621007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010621007), Apr 19, 2001: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. (CAN) ALTERNATOR WENT OFF LINE AND WOULD NO LONGER SUPPLY POWER. THE ALTERNATOR WS REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ALTERNATOR DID NOT HAVE A NUT - [SDR CA010214027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010214027), Jan 25, 2001: HINGE. CRACKED. (CAN) WING FLAP HINGE INBOARD FOUND CRACKED AT BOTH LOWER FLANGES THAT ATTACH TO THE SPAR. PART REPLACED WITH NEW. - [SDR 99ZZZX4391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4391), Oct 30, 1999: SPRING. BROKEN. SPRING, PN 3222, BROKE AT BEND CAUSING TAIL WHEEL STEERING TO RIGHT TO BE INAFFECTIVE. - [SDR CA980930004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980930004), Sep 21, 1998: CONTROL CABLE. CHAFED. (CAN) AILERON CABLE FOUND WITH BROKEN STRANDS. ON REMOVAL, NUMEROUS STRANDS WERE FOUND WORN AND BROKEN. - [SDR CA980325003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980325003), Mar 9, 1998: SPRING. BROKEN. (CAN) SPRING WAS BEING REMOVED FOR INSTALLATION ON ANOTHER AIRCRAFT. NO INDICATION THAT THE SPRING WAS BROKEN. REPLACED. - [SDR CA980325001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980325001), Mar 5, 1998: SPRING. BROKEN. (CAN) OIL PUMP SPRING BROKE INTO 5 PARTS DURING FLIGHT. THIS RESULTED IN A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE OF APPROXIMATELY 8-10 PSI, WHICH REMAINED LOW. AS THIS SPRING WA - [SDR 95ZZZX3535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3535), Jul 11, 1995: CONTROL CABLE. FAILED. THE ELEVATOR CABLE FAILED AT THE BULKHEAD PULLEY AT STA 110, BEHIND REAR SEAT DUE TO CABLE WEAR AND POSSIBLE PULLEY BINDING. CHECK OF SIMILAR AIRCRAFT SHOWED SA - [SDR 95ZZZX3534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3534), Jul 11, 1995: CONTROL CABLE. FAILED. THE ELEVATOR CABLE FAILED AT THE BULKHEAD PULLEY AT STA 110, BEHIND REAR SEAT DUE TO CABLE WEAR AND POSSIBLE PULLEY BINDING. CHECK OF SIMILAR AIRCRAFT SHOWED SA ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (103, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/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 of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA2918NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2918NM): Attach a casting to the landing gear fuselage attach angles just above main landing gear legs. McFarlane Aviation LLC - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA11841BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11841BO): Installation of T3 Tailwheel Suspension System suspension. T3 Tailwheel Suspension System - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA3-370](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-370): Installation of Wipaire Skis Inc. Model 3000 (Aircraft Skis) (FluiDyne) (Fli-Lite) Main ski. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA1702SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1702SW): Install 26 gallon fuel tanks. Noyes Enterprises - [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA505SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA505SW): Installation of McCauley 1A200FM propeller. Stephen Noyes - [STC SA2162NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2162NM): Installation of the Precise Flight stand-by vacuum system (SVS). Precise Flight Inc - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument. J P Instruments - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA1201SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1201SW): Lycoming O-540-A4B5 engine. Noyes Enterprises - [STC ST00961LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00961LA): Installation of MASS Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Walter Kidde Aerospace fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles installed in the airplane models noted on the FAA Approved Model List dated June 29, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. These fire extinguisher cartridges are in accordance with the MASS Systems Master Drawing List No. 30980-1, "Slug Thrower Cartridges Master Drawing List", Revision N/C, dated June 26, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems - [STC SA1315WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315WE): Installation of Mixture Monitor (exhaust gas temperature probe, gage and selector) in accordance with Delta Products Part Lists A-192 and A-193, or in accordance with Tri-Star Corporation Mixture Monitor Installation Instructions dated December 9, 1981, or later FAA approved revision and/or Drawing List MM-127 dated November 15, 1981, or later FAA approved revision in aircraft models listed in Master Eligibility List P-80-A-6 revised March 29, 1968, copy attached, or later FAA approved revision. Universal Corporation - [STC SA2109SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2109SO): Installation of Teledyne Continental Motors Model IO-470K engine in accordance with Colemill Enterprises Installation Instructions for Modification of Cessna Model 305-A-C-D-F Revised April 24, 1987 and Colemill Enterprises Drawing No. 3000 Revision A dated May 6, 1987. Mike Jones Aircraft Sales Inc - [STC SA281SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA281SW): Installation of gravity flow fuel system, carburetor heater system, and fuel selector valve in accordance with Ector Aircraft Company Drawing No. 271000 dated 9/16/1963; 72000 Rev. 2/18/1964, Ector Aircraft Drawings dated 10/16/1963 and 7/1/1963, or later FAA approved revisions and seven photographs. Or Installation of gravity flow fuel system, carburetor heater system, and fuel selector valve in accordance with Air Repair, Inc. Engineering Report AR063 dated May 12, 2009, or later FAA approved revision. Steve Noyes - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA01032WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01032WI): Installation of external aerodynamic Vortelator Kit on airplanes. Aircraft Development Co - [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SA10005SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10005SC): Installation of airflow register into baggage compartment cover and insert a screened vent into empennage inspection plate. Plane Plastics Ltd - [STC SA353SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA353SW): Conversion of aircraft for parachute jumping operations. Stephen Noyes - [STC SA504SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA504SW): Rerouting of oil to oil cooler and addition of extra cooler. Stephen Noyes - [STC SA657SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA657SW): Installation of cowl flaps. Stephen Noyes - [STC SA1058SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1058SW): Installation of Frantz oil filter. Stephen Noyes - [STC SA295SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA295SW): Three-place configuration. Stephen Noyes - [STC SA656SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA656SW): Installation of modified Continental O-470-13 engine, McCauley 2A36C18 propeller, exhaust system mod, battery relocation, and Woodward 210 series propeller governor. STC SA504SW, SA568SW, and SE699SW are required with this mod. Stephen Noyes - [STC SA2557NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2557NM): Installation of KS Avionics EGT/CHT-2( ) combined exhaust gas and cylinder head temperature monitoring system. K S Avionics Inc. Lists 305 Series - [STC SA01735SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01735SE): Installation of 27-gallon extended range wing fuel tanks. Del-Air All 103: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305a/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Cessna Ector 305A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-ector-305a): 20 registered aircraft, registry code 2073902 - [Cessna 305A (O-1A)](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305a-o-1a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 2074040 - [Cessna Claassen 305A(0-1A)](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-claassen-305a-0-1a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 207408K - [Cessna/Whitehouse 305A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-whitehouse-305a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2074000 - [Cessna-Macone 305A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-macone-305a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2074031 - [Cessna Allardice 305A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-allardice-305a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 207408D - [Cessna-Vansant Interprises-Inc 305A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-vansant-interprises-inc-305a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 207408E - [Cessna-Morse 305A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-morse-305a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 207408F - [Cessna/Hansen 305A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-hansen-305a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2074019 - [Cessna/Allardice 305A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-allardice-305a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2074025 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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