The Cessna 305 (ICAO type O1) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,000 kg. It offers a maximum range of 430 nm, a cruise speed of 104 knots, a service ceiling of 25,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Cessna 305
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 324
- Active
- 322
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 3A14 · Rev 15
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 3A14), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Cessna 305 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 305 fleet — updated daily.
74 yearsmedian age
Of the 234 registered Cessna 305 with a known build year (72% of the 324 we track), the median age is 74 years.
5changed registration in 12 months
5 of the 324 registered Cessna 305 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (2% of the fleet), across 5 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
Cessna 305 manuals & documents
4 documents for the Cessna 305 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is a checklist specifically designed for the Cessna L-19 Bird Dog 305C. It serves as a quick reference for pilots to ensure that all necessary pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures are completed. The checklist is crucial for maintaining safety and operational efficiency during flight operations. It includes critical steps for engine start, takeoff, landing, and emergency procedures, ensuring that pilots have a comprehensive guide to follow before and during their flights.
- Perform a thorough preflight inspection to ensure aircraft readiness.
- Follow the engine start procedures carefully to avoid damage.
- Complete the takeoff checklist before entering the runway.
- Monitor airspeed and descent rate during landing.
- Review emergency procedures regularly to be prepared for in-flight issues.
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Pilot's Operating Handbook
Checklist
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What is the range of the Cessna 305?
The Cessna 305 has a maximum range of 430 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Cessna 305 carry?
The Cessna 305 seats up to 2 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Cessna 305?
The Cessna 305's maximum take-off weight is 1,000 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 305?
The Cessna 305's ICAO type designator is O1.
How many Cessna 305 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 324 registered Cessna 305 airframes worldwide.
Registered 305 aircraft
Individual 305 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N88825· 2012
- C-GFTM· 2004
- N60541· 2004
- N60564· 2002
- N60577· 2002
- N1237V· 2001
- N60604· 2001
- N60591· 2001
- N5400G· 2001
- N305AF· 1999
- N862· 1995
- N305SN· 1984
- N49465· 1981
- N65072· 1980
- N65070· 1979
- N65068· 1979
- N54550· 1978
- C-FHSS· 1978
- N65062· 1977
- N65061· 1977
- C-GAXQ· 1975
- N22SU· 1975
- C-GGCY· 1975
- C-GWLJ· 1974