# Cessna 305E

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2074030
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA
- Model: 305E
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 114 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 3A14](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A14) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Regal Air Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305e

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.

None matched.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB CE-10-40R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-40R1): Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanes. Issued Jul 30, 2010

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N32FL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32FL): [Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARMY%20AVIATION%20HERITAGE%20FOUNDATION%20AND%20MUSEUM), [Hampton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Hampton), built 1957, S/N 24020
- [N68396](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68396): [Noyes Stephen S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOYES%20STEPHEN%20S), [Newburyport, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Newburyport), built 1955, S/N 23522

## STCs approved for it (65, first 50)

- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA00087NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00087NY): Installation of Cu-Sonde Meteorological Measurement/system models CS-1A or CS-1B; and installation of Cu-Sonde Model CS-1B-RF with AIRDAT-9600.. Aventech Research Inc
- [STC SA00192AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00192AT): Installation of carbon steel brake discs that have melonite surface treatment.. Aviation Products, Inc
- [STC SA00270WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00270WI): Installation of fiberglass replacement wing tips.. Aircraft Development Co
- [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 SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA00465NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00465NY): Installation of Meterological Measurement System, Model A1MMS-10, with optional installation of Telemetry Module, Model AIRDAT-9600.. Aventech Research Inc
- [STC SA00671NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00671NY): Installation of AIRDAT Telemetry module.. Aventech Research Inc
- [STC SA00680SE (3 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(3%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SA00897WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00897WI): Installation of Concorde Battery Corporation (VRSLA) Valve regulated sealed lead acid battery.. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC
- [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly.. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA01032WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01032WI): Installation of external aerodynamic Vortelator Kit on airplanes. Aircraft Development Co
- [STC SA01118WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01118WI): Installation of the Concorde FLA or VRSLA RG series batteries. Concorde Battery Corporation
- [STC SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument.. Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA01735SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01735SE): Installation of 27-gallon extended range wing fuel tanks.. Del-Air
- [STC SA01944CH (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH%20(1%20OF%202)): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227.. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc.
- [STC SA01967WI (2 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(2%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications 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 SA02072AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02072AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch.. Avalaska Inc
- [STC SA02168AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02168AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. For unpressurized aircraft only. Pressurized aircraft must have pressurization system deactivated.. Avalaska Inc
- [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 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 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 SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [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 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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [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 SA1201SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1201SW): Lycoming O-540-A4B5 engine.. Noyes Enterprises
- [STC SA1371SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1371SW): Wing leading cuff, wing tips and upper surface flow fences.. Williams Robert or Barbara
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA1702SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1702SW): Install 26 gallon fuel tanks. Noyes Enterprises
- [STC SA2098CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2098CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved.. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA2162NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2162NM): Installation of the Precise Flight stand-by vacuum system (SVS). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SA2175SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2175SO): Replacement of Cleveland brake discs, P/N 164-15A or 164-115A, with Appalachian Accessories' stainless steel brake disc, P/N 75-15A.. Appalachian Accessories
- [STC SA2190NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories.. Electronics International
- [STC SA2350NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International
- [STC SA2386SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2386SW): Installation of S.A.F.E., EGT, CHT Systems.. Avicon Development Corporation
- [STC SA2687NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2687NM): Installation of Truboplus/ Electronics Int'l gauges and switches.. Aero Manufacturing Inc.
- [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories.. Electronics International 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 SA2857SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2857SW): Leading edge cuffs, stall fences, aileron seals, wing tips.. Williams Robert
- [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

All 65: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305e/stcs.md

## NTSB investigations (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA97FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA179), Jun 4, 1997: Cessna 305E (N305JH), Asheboro, NC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the pilots in both airplanes to see and/or avoid a collision with each other.
- [NTSB ANC87LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA014), Nov 19, 1986: Cessna 305E (N68396), Barrow, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC86LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA087), Jun 26, 1986: Cessna 305/L-19 (N68396), Barrow, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC83FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA120), Jul 10, 1983: Cessna 305E (N68396), Eielson Afb, AK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20120826021919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120826021919I), Aug 26, 2012: Cessna TO-1D (N32FL), Winstn Salem, NC, Minor damage. Pilot stated that he "pulled the power off too soon and flared too high" this resulted in the ground loop.
- [Accident 19970604013662A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970604013662A), Jun 4, 1997: Cessna 305E (N305JH), Asheboro, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. 305JH rt wing and 804DA left wing struck each other during formation flying. Unable to recover. (-23) both pilots arrived in Cessna 305 and senior peddycord…
- [Accident 19861119058449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861119058449A), Nov 19, 1986: Cessna 305E (N68396), Barrow, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft veered on takeoff. Lifted off but stalled and nosed over onto back. No mechanical malfunctions found.
- [Accident 19860625073839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860625073839A), Jun 25, 1986: Cessna 305E (N68396), Barrow, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft nosed over during landing. Pilot was not properly rated for operation. Aircraft CG calculated aft of limit.
- [Incident 19850629074319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850629074319I), Jun 29, 1985: Cessna 305E (N68396), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. After wheel landing with slight tailwind,aircraft nosed over. New and large brakes on aircraft.
- [Accident 19830710030059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830710030059A), Jul 10, 1983: Cessna 305E (N68396), Eielson Afb, AK, Substantial damage. Lost directional control and ground looped as tail wheel touched down. Tail wheel assembled incorrectly and worn.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Cessna/Weaver 305E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-weaver-305e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2074011

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