Cessna Ector 305A
20 Cessna Ector 305A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1951–1984. Most are registered in FL, MI and NY.
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- 20
- Years built
- 1951–1984
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Cessna Ector 305A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 9
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 9
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna Ector 305A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna Ector 305A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Sep 3, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Amboy, CAN1832
- Jul 17, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Glenwood Springs, CON86WM
- Feb 22, 2020Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Mokuleia, HIN65070
- Apr 9, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · South Lake Tahoe, CAN1832
- Oct 3, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Concord, NHN305MR
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Cessna Ector 305A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1951 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1 | |
| 1964 | 1 | |
| 1965 | 4 | |
| 1966 | 1 | |
| 1967 | 3 | |
| 1977 | 2 | |
| 1979 | 2 | |
| 1980 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Cessna Ector 305A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 9 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna Ector 305A airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 99 mph
305A aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N12633 | 1966 | Ridge, NY | Oct 22, 2015 |
| N16708 | 1967 | Pleasant Hill, CA | Feb 2, 2018 |
| N1833 | 1964 | Pensacola, FL | May 4, 2011 |
| N1835 | 1965 | Newburyport, MA | Sep 30, 2011 |
| N1837 | 1965 | Wurtsboro, NY | Aug 20, 2020 |
| N208BD | — | Grangeville, ID | May 19, 2025 |
| N305MR | 1965 | New London, PA | Apr 24, 2017 |
| N305SN | 1984 | Tunkhannock, PA | Jul 13, 2021 |
| N3837X | — | Brighton, MI | Mar 28, 2007 |
| N474GF | 1967 | Chugiak, AK | Feb 1, 1977 |
| N62725 | 1965 | Carson City, NV | Nov 4, 2016 |
| N65061 | 1977 | Bath, MI | Jul 17, 2018 |
| N65062 | 1977 | Youngsville, LA | Jul 14, 2003 |
| N65068 | 1979 | Dover, DE | Jan 16, 2014 |
| N65070 | 1979 | Waipahu, HI | Jul 11, 2013 |
| N65071 | — | Okahumpka, FL | Feb 6, 2023 |
| N65072 | 1980 | Kalispell, MT | Sep 10, 2024 |
| N828 | 1962 | Gold Hill, OR | Oct 25, 2023 |
| N86WM | 1967 | Aspen, CO | Feb 12, 2014 |
| N9135R | 1951 | Marfa, TX | Apr 11, 2024 |