N147TX - 1979 Cessna TU206G Aircraft Registration

C206

1979 CESSNA TU206G

Aircraft Description

N147TX is a 1979 Cessna TU206G, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Texas Department of Transportation in Austin, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 23, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on November 13, 1981. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N147TX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0BE70 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N147TX was last tracked by AviatorDB near Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N147TX was last updated on June 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 206 Stationair, often called the "station wagon of the air," became general aviation's premier six-seat utility aircraft for backcountry operations and cargo hauling. First flown in 1962, it is a high-wing, single-engine aircraft powered by a Continental IO-520 series engine, seating up to six passengers or carrying substantial cargo through its distinctive clamshell rear doors. With a wingspan of 36 feet and gross weight of 3,600 pounds, the 206 bridged the gap between smaller four-seat aircraft and expensive twin-engine planes. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, production has exceeded 8,500 units across all variants since 1964. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C206.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N147TX. 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
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
TU206G
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
132 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 23, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 13, 1981

Registered Owner

Name
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Address
10335 GOLF COURSE ROAD
City
AUSTIN
State / Zip Code
Texas78719
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50137160
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0BE70

Additional Details

Registration
N147TX
Serial Number
U20604987
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00903024

Last Known Position

Date
March 11, 2026 (UTC 18:10:39)
Airport
Latitude
30.202618
Longitude
-97.65494

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC