N2272X - 1970 Cessna U206E Aircraft Registration

C206

1970 CESSNA U206E

Aircraft Description

N2272X is a 1970 Cessna U206E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southern Seaplane INC in Belle Chasse, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 17, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 1989. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N2272X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1FDB6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2272X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.8753, -90.0174 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2272X was last updated on April 1, 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 N2272X. 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
1970
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
U206E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
132 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 17, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHERN SEAPLANE INC
Address
1 COUQUILLE DR
City
BELLE CHASSE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70037
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Southern Seaplane
ICAO Code
SSC

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50376666
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1FDB6

Additional Details

Registration
N2272X
Serial Number
U206-01556
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00411992

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 20:58:43)
Airport
Latitude
29.875271
Longitude
-90.017395

Data Source

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

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