Cessna 305C (0-1E)
21 Cessna 305C (0-1E) aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1956–1963. Most are registered in TX, CA and ID.
- Registered today
- 21
- Years built
- 1956–1963
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Cessna 305C (0-1E) 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.
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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 305C (0-1E) airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna 305C (0-1E) aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 17, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Big Bear City, CAN62TX
- Aug 27, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Rexburg, IDN305SU
- Jun 4, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Castroville, TXN88688
- Jun 12, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Rexberg, IDN305CM
- Dec 17, 2013Substantial damage · minor injuries · Hondo, TXN83CN
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Cessna 305C (0-1E) airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1956 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 4 | |
| 1959 | 3 | |
| 1961 | 3 | |
| 1963 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Cessna 305C (0-1E) airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 9 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 305C (0-1E) 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
- 108 mph
305C (0-1E) aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N12WW | 1957 | Eads, TN | Oct 9, 2024 |
| N2990 | 1963 | Advance, NC | May 17, 2017 |
| N29920 | — | West Liberty, OH | Dec 27, 2011 |
| N305CM | 1957 | Rexburg, ID | Feb 27, 2015 |
| N305SU | 1961 | Rexburg, ID | Jun 18, 2012 |
| N3234P | 1961 | Cowpens, SC | Mar 11, 2009 |
| N32BD | — | Dallas, TX | Oct 11, 2017 |
| N46TM | — | Seville, OH | Jan 14, 2021 |
| N4845M | 1959 | Romoland, CA | Oct 30, 2013 |
| N48490 | 1956 | Fitchburg, MA | Dec 10, 2003 |
| N497 | 1957 | Kinder, LA | Feb 15, 2024 |
| N521ST | — | Greenwood, MS | Sep 26, 2018 |
| N5639V | 1956 | Waipahu, HI | Dec 10, 2024 |
| N62534 | — | Fredericksburg, TX | Feb 4, 2004 |
| N62TX | 1963 | Newport Beach, CA | Jan 30, 2019 |
| N711UD | — | White Salmon, WA | May 6, 1988 |
| N780BC | 1959 | Cleveland, MS | Oct 26, 2012 |
| N801F | 1959 | Dallas, TX | Dec 20, 2024 |
| N83CN | 1957 | Seguin, TX | Jun 30, 2014 |
| N88688 | 1961 | Boerne, TX | Jun 5, 2020 |
| N919BD | — | Strasburg, CO | Aug 27, 2024 |