C-FTQU - 1965 Nanchang CJ6A Aircraft Registration

C-FTQU is a 1965 Nanchang CJ6A, a single-engine aircraft registered to David Paul Gagliardi in North Saanich, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C033E1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Nanchang CJ-6, China's first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft, revolutionized pilot training for the People's Liberation Army Air Force following its maiden flight on August 27, 1958. This two-seat basic trainer featured a low-wing monoplane configuration with tricycle landing gear and a 260-horsepower radial engine. Stretching over 64 feet in wingspan, the CJ-6 represented a significant leap forward from Soviet-licensed designs. The aircraft was manufactured by the Nanchang Aircraft Factory, later known as Hongdu Aviation Industry Group. AviatorDB tracks 30 Nanchang aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CJ6.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-FTQU. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.