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N5178GCessna 305A

ExperimentalCont Motor O-470 SERIESReeves, LA

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N5178G is a Cessna 305A. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor O-470 series rated at 230 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Reeves, LA. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 1972. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2024.

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2024

FAA record · Jun 2024 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registrant based in Reeves, LA.

1972

FAA record · Jun 1972 · Airworthiness

Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental

Manufacturer: Cessna. Model 305A. Serial 22242.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerCessna

Model305A

CategoryExperimental

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial22242

EngineCont Motor O-470 SERIES

Horsepower230

Seats2

BasedReeves, LA

RegistrantIndividual

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2024 — present

Registered owner · Reeves, LA

Jun 1972

Airworthiness certificate issued

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