N1256P - 1996 Cessna 208B Aircraft Registration

C208

1996 CESSNA 208B

Aircraft Description

N1256P is a 1996 Cessna 208B, a single-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Planemasters LTD in West Chicago, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 29, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on December 20, 1996. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6A-6 SERIES engine producing 950 horsepower, N1256P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0697D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1256P was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.6389, -73.4611 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1256P was last updated on July 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 208 Caravan, a pioneering single-engine turboprop utility aircraft, revolutionized commercial aviation by proving that single-engine aircraft could safely and economically transport up to 14 passengers or 3,500 pounds of cargo. First flown on December 9, 1982, it featured a high-wing configuration with fixed tricycle landing gear and a reliable Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine. Measuring approximately 43 feet in length with a 52-foot wingspan, the Caravan became the world's first all-new production single-engine turboprop airliner. The aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C208.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1256P. 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.

Model Year
1996
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
208B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C208208 Caravan 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 29, 1996
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 20, 1996

Registered Owner

Name
PLANEMASTERS LTD
Address
32W611 TOWER RD
City
WEST CHICAGO
State / Zip Code
Illinois60185-1660
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PT6A-6 SERIES
Horsepower
950 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50064575
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0697D

Additional Details

Registration
N1256P
Serial Number
208B0564
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00356161

Last Known Position

Date
May 2, 2026 (UTC 01:05:41)
Airport
Latitude
37.650314
Longitude
-97.428583

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC