N246VT - 1975 Cessna U206F Aircraft Registration

C206

1975 CESSNA U206F

Aircraft Description

N246VT is a 1975 Cessna U206F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Akwe River Flying And Guide Service LLC in Yakutat, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 16, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on September 20, 2024. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N246VT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24836 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N246VT was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.2981, -122.1721 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N246VT was last updated on September 20, 2024. 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 N246VT. 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
1975
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
U206F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 16, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 20, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
AKWE RIVER FLYING AND GUIDE SERVICE LLC
Address
PO BOX 259
City
YAKUTAT
State / Zip Code
Alaska99689-0259
Country
United States

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)
50444066
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24836

Additional Details

Registration
N246VT
Serial Number
U20602822
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2031
Last Action Date
September 20, 2024
Last Update Date
September 20, 2024
Unique ID
00353013

Last Known Position

Date
May 1, 2026 (UTC 19:12:25)
Airport
Latitude
48.470901
Longitude
-122.420998

Data Source

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

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