N2597X - 1965 Cessna P206 Aircraft Registration

C206

1965 CESSNA P206

Aircraft Description

N2597X is a 1965 Cessna P206, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cavaness Gary Frank Jr in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 16, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on April 13, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N2597X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A27C50 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2597X was last updated on October 20, 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 N2597X. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
P206
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
132 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 16, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 13, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
CAVANESS GARY FRANK JR
Address
3030 CHESAPEAKE CIR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99516-2739
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)
50476120
Mode S Code (Hex)
A27C50

Additional Details

Registration
N2597X
Serial Number
P206-0097
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00493152

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 21:53:57)
Airport
Latitude
61.181488
Longitude
-149.982707

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC