# Cessna Ector 305A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2073902
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA ECTOR
- 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: 20
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-ector-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 (20)

- [N12633](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12633): [East Moriches Aerial Advertising Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAST%20MORICHES%20AERIAL%20ADVERTISING%20LTD), [Ridge, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ridge), built 1966, S/N 2015
- [N16708](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16708): [Lucia G Keith](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUCIA%20G%20KEITH), [Pleasant Hill, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pleasant%20Hill), built 1967, S/N 2016
- [N1833](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1833): [Brown Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1964, S/N 2005
- [N1835](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1835): [Noyes Stephen S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOYES%20STEPHEN%20S), [Newburyport, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Newburyport), built 1965, S/N 2007
- [N1837](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1837): [Nfm Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NFM%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Wurtsboro, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Wurtsboro), built 1965, S/N 2009
- [N208BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N208BD): [Urquhart Karl E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/URQUHART%20KARL%20E), [Grangeville, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Grangeville), S/N 2033
- [N305MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305MR): [Roberts Bruce D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERTS%20BRUCE%20D), [New London, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/New%20London), built 1965, S/N 2011
- [N305SN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305SN): [Meshoppen Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MESHOPPEN%20AIR%20LLC), [Tunkhannock, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Tunkhannock), built 1984, S/N 2038
- [N3837X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3837X): [Sandhill Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDHILL%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Brighton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Brighton), S/N 2032
- [N474GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N474GF): [Brion Tom B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRION%20TOM%20B), [Chugiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Chugiak), built 1967, S/N 2020
- [N62725](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62725): [Aircapital Nevada Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCAPITAL%20NEVADA%20INC), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1965, S/N 2012
- [N65061](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65061): [Tennis Gayland L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TENNIS%20GAYLAND%20L), [Bath, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Bath), built 1977, S/N 2029
- [N65062](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65062): [Broussard Richard C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROUSSARD%20RICHARD%20C), [Youngsville, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Youngsville), built 1977, S/N 2030
- [N65068](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65068): [Striedieck Karl H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRIEDIECK%20KARL%20H), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1979, S/N 2034
- [N65070](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65070): [Honolulu Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HONOLULU%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Waipahu, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Waipahu), built 1979, S/N 2035
- [N65071](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65071): [Carney Robert S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARNEY%20ROBERT%20S), [Okahumpka, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Okahumpka), S/N 2036
- [N65072](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65072): [Jezebel Doghouse LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEZEBEL%20DOGHOUSE%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1980, S/N 2037
- [N828](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N828): [Mcgowan Walter A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGOWAN%20WALTER%20A), [Gold Hill, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Gold%20Hill), built 1962, S/N 2002
- [N86WM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N86WM): [Pangaea Air Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PANGAEA%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC), [Aspen, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Aspen), built 1967, S/N 2017
- [N9135R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9135R): [Sky Bear LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20BEAR%20LLC), [Marfa, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Marfa), built 1951, S/N 22-398

## STCs approved for it (101, first 50)

- [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer.. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00066SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00066SE): Fabrication of interchangeable float spreader bars.. Aerocet Inc
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc.
- [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 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 SA00215NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00215NY): Installation of CAVU Model AM100 AVMIX engine fuel/air mixture setting system.. CAVU Products Limited
- [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 SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments
- [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 SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC
- [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments
- [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 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 SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System.. Aero Enhancements Inc.
- [STC SA01435SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments
- [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 SA02657AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02657AT): Installation of under-wing nonfunctional rocket launch tubes.  Limited to installation on serial number 22393 ONLY.. Dunn John S
- [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 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 SA1005SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1005SC): Installation of airflow register into baggage compartment cover and insert a screened vent into empennage inspection plate.. Soros, Inc
- [STC SA1058SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1058SW): Installation of Frantz oil filter.. Stephen Noyes
- [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 SA11841BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11841BO): Installation of T3 Tailwheel Suspension System suspension. T3 Tailwheel Suspension System
- [STC SA1201SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1201SW): Lycoming O-540-A4B5 engine.. Noyes Enterprises
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc.

All 101: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-ector-305a/stcs.md

## NTSB investigations (20)

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 WPR20CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA296), Sep 3, 2020: Cessna Ector 305A (N1832), Amboy, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a precautionary landing which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN20CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA289), Jul 17, 2020: Cessna 305 (N86WM), Glenwood Springs, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC20FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20FA024), Feb 22, 2020: Cessna 305 (N65070), Mokuleia, HI, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A separation of the left rudder cable due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA209), Apr 9, 2018: Cessna Ector 305A (N1832), South Lake Tahoe, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA17LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA298), Aug 27, 2017: Cessna 305 (N1834), Wurtsboro, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear axle.
- [NTSB GAA17CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA005), Oct 3, 2016: Cessna Ector 305 (N305MR), Concord, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA16CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA241), Jul 3, 2016: Cessna 305 (N12633), Shirley, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to accept an advised runway rather than determine actual airport winds, which…
- [NTSB GAA15CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA100), May 27, 2015: Cessna 305 (N16708), Richfield, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR14LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA045), Nov 7, 2013: Cessna Ector 305A (N65070), Mokuleia, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A landing gear brake malfunction during the landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB NYC07LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA160), Jul 7, 2007: Cessna Ector 305A (N12633), Berkeley Townsh, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA046), Nov 29, 2000: Cessna 305A (N65071), Mokuleia, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC99LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA229), Sep 18, 1999: Cessna 305A (N86WM), Warehouse Point, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the banner loop during banner pickup.
- [NTSB ATL98GA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98GA086), Jun 25, 1998: Ector 305A (L-19) (N16574), Morganton, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inflight encounter with a downdraft which led to a stall/mush and an inflight collision with the ground. Factors were the inadequate training in mountain flying and inadequate guidelines provided…
- [NTSB LAX93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA018), Oct 24, 1992: Cessna 305A (N1832), Prescott, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT NOT MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLL RESULTING IN A GROUND LOOP SWERVE.
- [NTSB ANC84LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA168), Aug 31, 1984: Cessna Ector 305A (N65064), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80DAG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAG50), May 3, 1980: Cessna 305A (N65064), Skwentna, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNC41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNC41), May 2, 1974: Cessna 305A (N1836), N Conway, NH, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVW23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVW23), Jun 9, 1973: Cessna 305A (N16708), Las Vegas, NV, no damage
- [NTSB DEN68D0181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0181), Jan 6, 1968: Piper PA-18A (N474GF), Douglas, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68D0169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0169), Aug 13, 1967: Cessna 305A (N1836), Salem, NH, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (22)

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.

- [Accident 20200903015489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200903015489A), Sep 3, 2020: Cessna Ector 305A (N1832), Amboy, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot experienced an engine "stumble" when moving the fuel selector. The engine continued to operate normally afterwards. As a precaution, the pilot decided to…
- [Accident 20200717009159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200717009159A), Jul 17, 2020: Cessna Ector 305A (N86WM), Glenwood Spring, CO, Substantial damage. Flight in calm, cool air that ended in a loss of directional control upon landing and a groundloop in a tailwheel airplane, which was overturned in the…
- [Accident 20200222002349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200222002349A), Feb 22, 2020: Cessna Ector 305A (N65070), Mokuleia, HI, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The PIC (rear seat) was providing tow plane flight instruction to pilot flying(front seat). According to witnesses, the aircraft made one approach to landing,…
- [Accident 20180409003419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180409003419A), Apr 9, 2018: Cessna Ector 305A (N1832), South Lake Taho, CA, Substantial damage. This was an instructional flight with the owner of the aircraft in the front pilot's seat. On their 6th landing the aircraft experienced a ground loop to the…
- [Accident 20170827013669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170827013669A), Aug 27, 2017: Cessna Ector 305A (N1834), Wurtsboro, NY, Substantial damage. Wurtsboro, NY (N82) on return to base after completing 5 glider tows, pilot touched down normally on grass area of runway at approximately 1530 local time, and…
- [Accident 20161003019829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161003019829A), Oct 3, 2016: Cessna Ector 305A (N305MR), Concord, NH, Substantial damage. Shortly after making a normal touchdown on runway 35 the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and began turning toward the right side of the runway.…
- [Accident 20160703013589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160703013589A), Jul 3, 2016: Cessna Ector 305A (N12633), Shirley, NY, Substantial damage. Pilot released banner along rwy 24 and proceeded to rwy 33 to land. Pilot made a 2 point landing and encountered a crosswind condition with a tailwind…
- [Accident 20150527007759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150527007759A), May 27, 2015: Cessna Ector 305A (N16708), Richfield, UT, Substantial damage. The pilot purchased the airplane in Ohio and was transporting it back to California. On may 27, 2015 the pilot departed fort collins co, fnl, enroute to…
- [Accident 20131107022709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131107022709A), Nov 7, 2013: Cessna Ector 305A (N65070), Waialua, HI, Substantial damage. Pilot was conducting glider tow operations at hdh. While touching down for the 12 time that day, the aircrft flipped forward and came to rest inverted on…
- [Accident 20070707020829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070707020829A), Jul 7, 2007: Cessna 305A (N12633), Berkeley Towns, NJ, Substantial damage. (-23) A CE-305A, N12633, experienced sudden engine failure without any warning at 500' AGL northbound along the coast on a banner tow flight. The banner was…
- [Accident 20001129039719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001129039719A), Nov 29, 2000: Cessna 305A (N65071), Mokuleia, HI, No damage. (-23)Aircraft landed Dillingham airfield, runway 08, swerved and left main landing gear strut broke, left wig broken at spar approximately 3 feet in from tip…
- [Accident 19990918026349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990918026349A), Sep 18, 1999: Cessna 305A (N86WM), Warehouse Point, CT, Substantial damage. (.19) On September 18, 1999, about 1200 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 305A, N86WM, was substantially damaged during a banner pickup at Skylark airport (7B6),…
- [Accident 19980625020719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980625020719A), Jun 25, 1998: Cessna 305A (N16574), Morganton, NC, Substantial damage. Severe dwondraft during water drop on forest fire. Unable pullout without stalling. Landed in tree tops. (.4)according to the pilot, he was flying above a fire…
- [Accident 19921023063119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921023063119A), Oct 23, 1992: Cessna 305A (N1832), Prescott, AZ, Substantial damage. Veered left on landing. Over controlled opposite rudder and ground looped to the right.
- [Incident 19920523020979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920523020979I), May 23, 1992: Cessna 305A (N65061), Port Clinton, OH, Minor damage. Partial power loss after banner drop. Aircraft landed on field off runway. Had less than five gallons of gas in tanks
- [Incident 19900513023629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900513023629I), May 13, 1990: Cessna 305A (N65070), Mokuleia, HI, Minor damage. Used too much brakes on landing rollout. Aircraft nosed up allowing propelled to strike runway.
- [Accident 19840831049829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840831049829A), Aug 31, 1984: Cessna 305A (N65064), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Tidal landing, area was slick with mud. Attempted to jump gully but gear struck bank. Aircraft flipped over.
- [Incident 19811022077459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811022077459I), Oct 22, 1981: Beech 58P (N60PG), Brooksville, FL, Minor damage. Pilot retracted landing gear instead of flaps after landing.
- [Accident 19800503013189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800503013189A), May 3, 1980: Cessna 305A (N65064), Skwentna, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted takeoff from road. Wheel hit soft spot and caused crash.
- [Incident 19781223021159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781223021159I), Dec 23, 1978: Boeing 727 (N828), Boston, MA. Fire warning light after takeoff, flight returned found nose cowl anti ice duct clamp defective.
- [Accident 19740502011389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740502011389A), May 2, 1974: Cessna 305A (N1836), N Conway, NH, Substantial damage. Dnwnd apch,plt initiated a l turn aftr t/d due trrn in dept path.l wing hit gnd. Wind gusting 35K.
- [Accident 19730609014209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730609014209A), Jun 9, 1973: Cessna 305A (N16708), Las Vegas, NV. Hand prop due solenoid malf. Hot eng. Misc-inadvertent engine start

## 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

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Cessna 305A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305a): 166 registered aircraft, registry code 2074002
- [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

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