Cessna 320
17 Cessna 320 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1961–1962. Most are registered in TX, CO and AK.
- Registered today
- 17
- Years built
- 1961–1962
- Seats
- 5
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 ADs match the Cessna 320 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2016-17-08Elevator Tab Control SystemSep 12, 2016
- 2014-03-03Cessna Aircraft Company AirplanesApr 7, 2014
- 2000-01-16Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series AirplanesFeb 15, 2000
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Cessna 320
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 15
- Destroyed
- 6
- Substantial damage
- 9
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna 320 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna 320 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 1, 2020Destroyed · fatal injuries · Round Rock, TXN19AS
- Apr 24, 2011Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Lake Heron, NMN5727X
- Sep 18, 2010Substantial damage · none injuries · Denton, TXN56VP
- Sep 26, 2002Substantial damage · none injuries · Gatesville, TXN382MR
- Aug 7, 2001Destroyed · serious injuries · Falcon, CON3338P
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Cessna 320 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1961 | 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 320; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 15 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 320 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 multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 183 mph
320 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N247CT | 1961 | Woodbury, MN | Feb 26, 2004 |
| N320JZ | 1961 | Greeley, CO | — |
| N320K | — | Lorenzo, TX | Jun 1, 2021 |
| N33UP | 1961 | Roanoke, TX | Jan 17, 2017 |
| N543M | 1961 | Danville, PA | Feb 20, 2023 |
| N56VP | 1961 | Fort Worth, TX | May 23, 2011 |
| N5701X | 1961 | Berthoud, CO | Nov 26, 2013 |
| N5714X | — | Wyanet, IL | Sep 21, 2021 |
| N5716X | 1961 | Jonesboro, GA | Jul 16, 1988 |
| N5721X | — | Anchorage, AK | Sep 1, 2026 |
| N5731X | 1961 | Deerfield Beach, FL | Jul 24, 2019 |
| N5746X | 1961 | Fort Worth, TX | Mar 27, 2015 |
| N5769X | 1961 | Memphis, TN | Jun 6, 2024 |
| N5779X | — | Sumner, ME | May 15, 2025 |
| N5780X | 1961 | Kailua Kona, HI | Jul 28, 2011 |
| N5788X | 1962 | Sandy Valley, NV | Feb 14, 2018 |
| N5793X | — | Fond Du Lac, WI | Feb 22, 2024 |